Remko Winter

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About Remko Winter

As experienced R&D professional with 9 years experience in Biotechnology industry I deliver science based solutions that create business value using my strong track record in analytical chemistry & biochemistry. My enthusiasm is infectious and inspires others to follow my lead. I thrive in a setting where autonomy and multidisciplinary teamwork is the norm and where I can contribute to the strategic agenda. My ambition is a science leadership position in an organization where sustainability, biotechnology or circular economy are key pillars.+31614388505 or remkowinter@gmail.com About me Born in Gabon (Central Africa), grew up in the USA & Australia & came of age in Groningen. Father, growing roots on the edge of the Brabant Wal (Steenbergen), loves being outdoors. Quite knowledgeable on Australian marsupials. Expertise & track record-Expert in enzyme activity analysis & biochemical characterization (15+ years)-Experienced content manager of analytical sciences in biotech R&D projects: approach, budget, quality, execution & reporting -Strong foothold in food enzymes & metabolic engineering (biofuels & bioplastics)-Know-how in technology development. Turning business needs, internal gaps & external developments into practical strategy. Uses TRL system-Driving execution technology development: automation QC enzyme analysis (new clinical analyzer), increasing throughput biochemical characterization (Hamilton STAR pipetting robots)-Obtained external (NWO) grant to drive technology development -Strong QC affinity: developed, validated & transferred >20 QC assays -Comfortable in lead scientist role: shaping content vision of project, building internal & external networks, managing budget & timelines-Actively seeks interdisciplinary collaborations to innovate -At ease employing facilities of state-of-the-art analytical laboratories to drive projects forward-Familiar with: LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, GC, NMR, HPLC, kinetic parameter determination, enzyme activity analysis, protein purification -Natural collaborator with content experts -Defended patents in litigation using analytical science expertise -10+ years coaching & development of scientists & technicians -15+ publications & patents -Skilled scientific writer & reviewer: papers, project plans, workplans -Post doc in Biocatalysis (University of Groningen). Enzymes to synthesize acrylate polymer building blocks-PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Enzymology.(University of Groningen). Enzyme engineering: redesigning flavoprotein oxidases-MSc in Chemistry (University of Groningen)