Gottfried J. Feistner, Ph.D.

Highlights of Qualifications

Freelance translator (English<>German) since 1994
(German native; permanent California resident since 1983)
Interdisciplinary research scientist with 17 years experience in physico-chemical analysis and methods development (analytical biochemistry; protein research; microbiology; medical sciences)
Independent as well as team worker; strongly self-motivated, innovative, and results-oriented

Accredited for English into German translations by the American Translators Association
Served as ad hoc reviewer for international scientific publications
Built and directed a bioanalytical chemistry laboratory
Identified, developed, proposed, and implemented research projects as Principal Investigator
Evaluated and made or participated in purchase decisions for capital equipment (MS, HPLC, etc.)
Trained and supervised 8 technicians and undergraduate students
Developed novel analytical methods for the characterization of small molecules
Identified and patented a novel potential control agent for fire blight
Evaluated mass spectrometric methods for the characterization of proteins (FAB; ESI; PD; MALDI)
Presented results at national and international meetings and in print

1995 - pres.	Sole Proprietor	Translation	Alta Loma Scientific Consulting
1989 - 1994	Assist. Research Scientist	Immunology	BRI-City of Hope, CA
1986 - 1989	Research Associate	Neuroscience	Stanford University, CA
1985 - 1986	Postdoc. Res. Affiliate	Neuroscience	Stanford University, CA
1983 - 1985	Postdoctoral Associate	Microbiology	Univ. California, Davis, CA
1982 - 1983	Research Associate	Chemistry	University of Köln, FRG
1979 - 1982	Research Assistant	Chemistry	University of Köln, FRG

University of Köln, FRG	Ph.D.	1982	Natural Sciences
University of Köln, FRG	Dipl.-Chem.	1977	Chemistry

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