Jeffrey Richards

Organic chemist specializing in small-molecule synthesis, electrochemistry, and computational chemistry. Adept in bench top laboratory procedures including Schlenk line techniques, preparative and analytical HPLC, and microwave-assisted synthesis. Proficient in structure elucidation (NMR, LC/MS, FTIR) and electroanalytical (CV, DPV, EIS) methods. Knowledgeable in density functional theory (DFT) utilizing electronic structure software.

• The University of Texas at El Paso, Ph.D. Research & Teaching Assistant, El Paso, TX, Jan 2018 – May 2025
• Xtant Medical, Sterilization Technician, Belgrade, MT, Aug 2016 – Aug 2017
• Montana State University, Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant, Bozeman, MT, Aug 2013 – May 2016

• The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX  Major: Chemistry, GPA: 3.94 Doctor of Philosophy, May 2025
• Montana State University, Bozeman, MT    Major: Chemistry   Master of Science, May 2016
• The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX  Major: Chemistry, Minor: Computer Science  Bachelor of Science, May 2012