Dr Christophe Piech did his undergraduate studies in organic chemical technology, focusing on synthetic organic chemistry and technology and engineering of therapeutic agents. After that he did his PhD in physical chemistry, focusing on generation of ions, radicals, and radical ions of organic and bioorganic origin and their photochemical transformations in argon matrices. He spent several years of postdoctoral studies at various universities in Europe and in the United States. These years gave him solid background in various analytical techniques and methods used in organic and physical chemistry, such as: electronic (UV) and vibrational spectroscopy (IR); mass spectrometry with the emphasis on the quad and the time of flight mass spectrometry; MS/MS analytical techniques (CID, IRMPD, and ECD) for structure analysis of peptides. During that time he worked with vacuum systems and cryogenic equipment (4-77K), designed scientific instruments, programmed with SolidWorks and SIMION, generated high harmonics of Nd:YAG lasers, modeled molecular spectra and chemical processes, particularly using different quantum chemical calculations. After getting profound chemical background he joined PerkinElmer Switzerland first as service engineer then he quickly became service chromatography line leader for Switzerland and then for DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) region. On everyday basis he performed maintenances, repairs, qualifications, troubleshooting, software and hardware trainings. Finally, he became certified instructor for gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, headspace and thermal desorption automatic injectors. He is able to work, repair, maintain, and qualify UVVis, infrared (IR), and atomic absorption (AA) systems.
In his free time, Christophe is taking piano classes at the Fribourg Conservatory (started as an adult! (sic!)) and conducts public night sky gazing and the sun observations at the Épendes Astronomical Observatory.
At Farfalle Lab Services, Christophe is responsible for chemical applications and engineering, instrument operation, servicing, and handling.
Dr Pawel Bednarek did his undergraduate studies in physical chemistry, focusing on radiation chemistry, chemical kinetics and applied computational methods. He pursued the scientific career and did his PhD in physical chemistry, focusing on generation of radicals, and radical ions of organic and bioorganic origin and their photochemical trans-formations in freon and argon matrices. He spent several years of postdoctoral studies at various universities in Europe and in Australia. These years gave him solid background in numerous analytical techniques and methods used in physical chemistry, such as: electronic (UV) and vibrational spectroscopy (IR); gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS). He operated, among others, Linear Electron Accelerator, radioactive 60Co gamma source, and Nd:YAG lasers. During that time, he worked with vacuum systems and cryogenic equipment (4-77K), modeled molecular spectra and chemical processes, particularly using different methods such as DFT, CCSD(T), CASSCF, and CASPT2.
In his free time, Pawel is actively scuba diving, motorcycling, and trading forex and future markets with Elliott wave theory, Fibonacci and algorithmic trading.
In Farfalle Lab Services, Pawel is responsible for chemical engineering, instruments servicing and handling, and IT services.
Catherine Piech received her Master of Laws with distinction. She specialized in economic law. After that she worked for a law firm where she was responsible for preparation of commercial and employment contracts, legal opinions about contracts, and preparation of procedural writs. Later she started PhD thesis on risk and liability in leasing contract – historical and comparative approach, under the supervision of prof. ord. P. Pichonnaz.
In her free time, she likes to read, take photos, hiking, traveling.
In Farfalle Lab Services, Catherine is responsible for the customer relations, offers, and billing.
