David Link

David Link

Intellectual Property Consultant at University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky Area

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  • University of Kentucky
  • Berea College
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David Link’s Summary

I am an Analytical Chemist in the last stretch of my PhD research at the University of Kentucky (UK) and am interested in creating contacts for either Post Docs or the job market once I obtain my PhD. I would like to join up with a start-up company needing an Analytical Chemist to help get the company moving.

I am also interested in creating contacts for research collaboration with my research group to create an efficient and well rounded research project. I currently collaborate with other groups within UK and also research groups across the world.

David Link’s Specialties:

Acoustic Resonance Spectroscopy, Chemometrics, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Pharmaceutical research and quality control


David Link’s Experience

  • Intellectual Property Consultant

    University of Kentucky

    (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

    December 2008Present (8 months)

    Working with intellectual property (IP) to transition to Inteum CS software. Assessing and managing conversion to an electronic database from a paper. Developing standard operating procedures for all areas of the department.

  • Analytical Chemist

    Quansor Corporation

    (Environmental Services industry)

    July 2008Present (1 year 1 month)

    In charge of writing software to communicate with analytical devices and also create ways to handle, process and explain the data acquired. Currently writing the software in Matlab however, soon a version in C++ or Visual Basic will be needed for public use.

  • Research Assistant

    University of Kentucky

    (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

    December 2006December 2008 (2 years 1 month)

    I am currently working on my PhD while working in the Analytical Spectroscopy Research Group (ASRG) under Dr. Robert Lodder. I am working mainly with NIR and acoustic spectroscopy, the Acoustic Resonance Spectrometer (ARS). I work with chemometrics to develop novel methods to be used in analytical chemistry.

  • Consultant

    Spherix

    (Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)

    April 2008July 2008 (4 months)

    Worked on developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for phase 3 clinical trial; specifically in the preparation, storage and transfer of preservatives.

  • Founder

    Photofix and Design (Sole Proprietorship)

    (Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Graphic Design industry)

    May 2005March 2008 (2 years 11 months)

    A service providing digital arts such as website and graphics design, photo editing/restorations and so on.

  • Teaching Assistant

    University of Kentucky

    (Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Chemicals industry)

    August 2006December 2006 (5 months)

    Was in charge of 3 large sections of General Chemistry Lab.

  • Lab Technician

    University of Kentucky

    (Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Chemicals industry)

    May 2006August 2006 (4 months)

    Worked in a biological chemistry laboratory mainly working with RNA and Site Directed Mutagenesis (SDM).

  • Teaching Assistant

    Berea College

    (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Chemicals industry)

    August 2005May 2006 (10 months)

    Worked as a teaching assistant in the chemistry department assisting in classes ranging from Natural Science and Nursing Chemistry to General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis.

    Also worked in developing the Chemistry Department's website.

  • Web Designer

    Berea College

    (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Graphic Design industry)

    January 2003May 2005 (2 years 5 months)

    Took part in the design and development of the new Berea College website.


David Link’s Education

  • University of Kentucky

    PhD , Analytical Chemistry , 20062009

  • Berea College

    BA , Chemistry , 20022006

    Research with cortisone levels in saliva to test for stress levels of college students.

    Activities and Societies:
    American Chemical Society (local), Chemical Magic Club, Ultimate Frisbee Team

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David Link’s Interests:

Start-up companies, research and development in analytical chemistry, fishing, technology and gadgets.

David Link’s Honors:

University of Kentucky Chemistry Add-on Fellowship 2006-2009


David Link’s Contact Settings

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  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
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