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Robert Kettenstock

San Francisco

Summary

Experienced analytical chemist with a specialty in high throughput purification of novel early discovery compounds. I also have a passion for leveraging my experience in the biotechnology industry to educate the next generation of scientists wanting to enter this field.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry

Nurix Therapeutics
09.2021 - Current
  • Increased overall throughput of small molecule compounds purified per week over 10x by developing and leveraging an automated purification platform.
  • Creating new LC methods to accommodate challenging separations of novel compounds.
  • Integrating laboratory automation to support pre and post-purification workflows, saving 2 hours per day on average.


Graduate Teaching Assistant

Johns Hopkins University
01.2025 - Current
  • Overseeing the submitted work of 40 students enrolled in 2 sections of graduate-level course titled "The Biotechnology Enterprise"
  • Implementing new discussion formats to drive engagement and facilitate the flow of ideas amongst students.
  • Created unique assignment rubrics to thoughtfully provide detailed feedback for student grades.

Laboratory Operator

Emerald Cloud Lab
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Operated Hamilton liquid handlers to support a myriad of biochemical assays/techniques (HPLC, FPLC, LCMS, PCR)
  • Created scientific feedback reports to increase overall efficiency of protocols.

Junior Specialist

University of California, Riverside
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Improved DNA extraction and DNA library preparation of citrus leaf tissue by observing an increase in overall yield.
  • Managed an inventory of laboratory supplies and chemicals through ordering and tracking.
  • Supervised and mentored undergraduate student research projects.
  • Participated in biweekly scientific literature clubs.

Education

Master of Science - Biotechnology

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
06-2019

Skills

    Analytical Instrumentation

  • HPLC, LCMS

    Analytical Software

  • Chemstation, MassLynx, Virscidian, Mestrenova

Timeline

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Johns Hopkins University
01.2025 - Current

Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry

Nurix Therapeutics
09.2021 - Current

Laboratory Operator

Emerald Cloud Lab
08.2020 - 08.2021

Junior Specialist

University of California, Riverside
06.2019 - 06.2020

Master of Science - Biotechnology

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California, Riverside

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