Lokendra B. Chand -

Lokendra B. Chand

2824 Apple downDrive, Cary, NC 27513 919-279-3878,

Research Highlights:

Outstanding knowledge on design and synthesis of polyparaphenylene precursor (light harvesting polymer) and characterization.
Excellent skills on various characterization techniques; TLC, Column Chromatography, Roto-vaps, Titrations, NMR (¹H, ¹³C), FTIR and UV–Vis, HPLC, LC/MS, GC/MS.
Capable of conducting multi-step synthesis in milligram scale and optimize the process.
Experience in handling moisture sensitive reactions, organometallic catalysts, and various organic as well as inorganic acids and bases.
Experience on presenting research findings and writing reports and able to work in a team.

Technical Skills:

Microsoft Words, Excel, PowerPoint

Educations

North Carolina Central University Durham, NC

M.S in Chemistry GPA 3.9 Dec. 2012

Tribhuvan University Kathmandu, Nepal

M.S. in Chemistry GPA 3.7 Oct. 2005

Tribhuvan University Kathmandu, Nepal

B.S. in Chemistry GPA 3.5 Oct. 2002

Related Experiences

Laboratory Corporation of America Durham, NC

CERTIFIED SCIENTIST Durham, NC

01/2/2015 – 01/02/2019

Operated Multiple HPLC instruments with minimal supervision in a fast paced
Analyzed volatile organic compounds ensuring that the analytes have expected retention times and acceptable peak appearances
Used Analyst and Ascent software systems quantitate the results of the sample analysis
Conducted training for incoming employees
Ensuring instruments are calibrated/maintained and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. GMP/GLP)

Laboratory Corporation of America Durham, NC

GCMS CHEMIST

05/15/2012 -01/01/2015

Operated Multiple GC/MS instruments with minimal supervision in a fast paced
Calibrated, maintained and performed repair of GC/MSD systems, Liner and Column Concentrators and Auto samplers, including MSD Source cleaning, tuning and optimizing systems for specific analyses
Analyzed volatile organic compounds ensuring that the analytes have expected retention times and acceptable peak appearances
Used Chemstation/Turbochrom software systems quantitate the results of the sample analysis
Performing necessary dilutions of the analytes to mitigate problems associated with sample saturation or overloading.

Laboratory Corporation of America Durham, NC

Medical Lab Technologist 02/12/2012 -05/01/2013

Performed complex chemical extractions on donor urine for GC/MS testing by using SOP
Operated and calibrated an assortment of laboratory/testing equipment and performed various chemical extraction
Performed stat and routine testing on a variety of specimens quickly and accurately
Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot/resolved instrument problems
Stringently followed lab protocols, sanitation standards and testing procedures

NCCU Chemistry Department Durham, NC

Graduate Research Assistant Sept/2011–April/2012

Graduate Teaching Assistant Sept/2010–April/2012

Taught and graded tests for general and organic chemistry classes. Was a successful research assistant and teacher.

CREE Inc. Durham, NC

Probe Operator Aug/2009-Aug/2010

Handled 15-20 Probe machines for 12 hrs.night shift. Worked in a clean room environment. Utilized detail-oriented and team player skills very effectively.

Caspian Valley College Kathmandu Nepal

Lecturer 2005–2007

Taught Organic chemistry, prepared and graded exams and quizzes along with having small group tutoring sessions. Was responsible for the grading and overall performance of the class. Strengthened knowledge on teaching to make students successful.

Awards & Fellowship

Poster Presentations

“OligomericPolyparaphenylenes with Diphenylamine Donor Side Chain Groups: Towards Fundamental Energy Transfer Studies in Strong Coupling Limit”

63^rdSERMACS, Richmond, VA Oct 6–8, 2011

4^th Bi-Annual Chemical Sciences, Greensboro, NC Oct 21, 2011

NCCU 4^th Annual Science and Technology Student Research Symposium April 13, 2012

Publication

Paraphenylene dimers with diphenylamine donor groups: synthesis and photophysics

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