Wesley C. Jackson, Jr.

Graduated Loveland High School 1994

Graduated Miami University, Oxford, Ohio B.A. 1998

Graduated Wright State University M.S. 2002

Graduated Medical University of South Carolina M.S. 2008

Wes Jackson is a highly skilled analytical biochemist with more that 15 years of proven expertise performing analysis to advance pharmaceutical and environmental research and development initiatives. He has authored and co-authored articles in many publications and has secured several patents on pharmaceuticals. Besides his professional accomplishments, he is “Loyal To His Roots” and is devoted to his family, parents and brothers.

  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Ocean Service Focused on the Condition of Oceans and the Atmosphere 2002-2003

  • NOAA/JHT Staff Scientist Science and Technology 2002-2003

  • Research Scientist, Maine Biotoxins Program 2003-2005

  • Medical University of South Carolina Graduate Research Assistant, Ophthalmology 2005-2007

  • Lancaster Labs Chemist II Science and Technology Preformed Extensive HPLC9 Reverse Phase, Normal Phase, Size Exclusion Chromatography 2008-2010

  • Lancaster Lab Eli Lily & Co. Chemist III Science and Technology 2010-2011

  • Chemist in the Bioproduct Research and Development Dept., Molecules Innovative Hub, Lilly Research Labs

  • Senior Chemist Eli Lilly & Co. 2012-Present

  • Author and Co-Author of Several Publications Including Determination of the Neurotoxic Factor Associated with the Bloom Forming Cyanobacterial Genus Trichodesmium

  • Produced Data Used in Multiple Patents and Biologic Licensing Agreements Leading to Marketed Products

  • Directly Worked on Marketed Products Talaz, Trulicity, Emgality, Jardiance, Verzenio, Oluminary

  • Currently Serves as the Co-Chairman for the BRD Safety Team

  • Volunteers at Gleeners Food Bank