Chad C.

Simpson
415 HOVEY AVE, NORMAL, IL, 61761, (708) 363-3037, CCSIMPS@GMAIL.COM
Summary
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry [ACS Certified]
December 2014
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Associate Degree in Science
May 2010
Heartland Community College, Normal, IL

Experience
Undergraduate Researcher
January 2011 December 2013
Hitchcock Research Group, Illinois State University
Overall
Presented research updates and findings to
group at weekly chemical hygiene and safety
briefings
Worked on both individual and group projects
Performed chemical syntheses including bulk
preparations
Aided in ordering reagents cost-effectively
Focused on stereoselective syntheses and
development of one-pot methods thereof
Trained in safe application and handling
methods for dangerous compounds such as
reducing agents and pyrophores.

Highlighted Research
A One-Pot Amide Synthesis/Reduction Pathway: Efficient Preparation of Calcimimetic Agents
September 2013
Synopsis: Developed, under supervision, a concise synthesis of calcimimetic agent NPS-R467 via
condensation of an acyl succinimide with an (R)--(methyl)benzylamine derivative and subsequent
reduction with Dibal-H. Shared insights gained during literature research with group resulting in increased
method development speed for multiple calcimimetic target agents.

The Asymmetric Henry Reaction: Ephedra Derived Ligands as Chiral Auxiliaries
September 2011
Research Presented at the Spring 2012 Illinois State University Research Symposium
Synopsis: Developed, under supervision, a method for stereoselective synthesis of the beta-adrenergic
blocker denopamine via an organometallic-catalyzed asymmetric nitro-aldol reaction. Extensively studied
effectiveness of Ephedra derived ligands as directing groups for stereoselectivity nitro-aldol additions.
Shared insights gained during study of para-substituted benzaldehyde derived substrates which
significantly increased enantiomeric excesses achieved via the proposed pathway.
Instrument Experience

Extensive Experience: 400MHz Bruker Avance III NMR (carousel-load), 500MHz Bruker Avance III
NMR (top-load), Bruker TopSpin (for analysis and automation purposes), HPLC (including chiral
Recent graduate with B.S. in chemistry
Strong written and interpersonal communication
skills
Training in organic synthetic methods, including
characterization
Extensive undergraduate research experience in
a highly productive laboratory environment

Extensive hands-on instrumental experience
(detailed below)
Quick and efficient data entry ability
(380CPM/85WPM)
Extensive knowledge of Windows workstations
including troubleshooting, hardware
maintenance/repair, and Microsoft Office Suite
software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
separations), IR/FTIR (multiple models), and ATR-IR
Moderate Experience: Thermo Scientific LCQ Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer, Agilent GC/GC-MS, Agilent
HPLC-MS, Agilent 5 Diode Array UV-VIS Spec, and Thermo Jarrel-Ash ICP-AES.
Limited Experience: Perkin Elmer Fluorescence Spec, Dionex Ion Chromatograph, Bruker Apex II
Single Crystal X-Ray Diffractometer (including methodologies for growing suitable crystals), Perkin Elmer
AAS, and Agilent HPLC-ESI-MS

Professional Affiliations
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Chemical Society
Society of Chemical Industry