C. Derrick Quarles Jr., Ph.D.
About C. Derrick Quarles Jr., Ph.D.
C. Derrick Quarles Jr., Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist and LC Automation Product Manager at Elemental Scientific, with a strong background in analytical chemistry and over 30 peer-reviewed publications. He has held various positions in research and development, including roles at Applied Spectra, Inc., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Work at Elemental Scientific
C. Derrick Quarles Jr., Ph.D., serves as a Senior Scientist and LC Automation Product Manager at Elemental Scientific. He has held this position since 2017, working primarily in Atlanta, GA, and Omaha, NE. In this role, he focuses on the development and management of liquid chromatography automation products, contributing to advancements in analytical chemistry.
Education and Expertise
C. Derrick Quarles Jr. obtained his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Augusta State University, studying from 2000 to 2006. He then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry at Clemson University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2011. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in analytical chemistry, including significant experience in Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS).
Background
C. Derrick Quarles Jr. has a diverse professional background in analytical chemistry. He began his career as a Graduate Assistant at Clemson University from 2006 to 2011. He has held various roles, including Research Chemist at the Centers for Disease Control from 2011 to 2013 and Application Scientist at Applied Spectra, Inc. from 2013 to 2015. His experience also includes guest researcher positions at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Achievements
C. Derrick Quarles Jr. has made notable contributions to the field of analytical chemistry, including over 30 peer-reviewed journal article publications. He was recognized as one of the '2014 young analytical scientists' by the Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectroscopy. Additionally, he received the '2018 Young Alumni Award' from the College of Science and Mathematics at Augusta University for his contributions to the field.
Previous Positions
Before his current role at Elemental Scientific, C. Derrick Quarles Jr. held several significant positions. He worked as Director of Global Application Development and Support at Applied Spectra, Inc. for two months in 2017. He also served as Director of Business Development & Analytical Chemist at Applied Spectra, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. His consultancy role at Gaia Herbs in 2010 focused on Heavy Metals Analysis.