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Christopher Orf has been the principal scientific marketing copywriter focused on spectroscopy and its applications for Thermo Fisher Scientific since 2022. As a trained chemist with hands-on experience in the use of vibrational spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, and other analytical techniques, he brings a practical understanding to the discussion of how such advanced instrumentation can aid in the pursuit of real-world knowledge.<\/p>\n

Prior to joining Themo Fisher, Orf engaged in several disparate yet complementary pursuits, including supervising general chemistry labs at the University of Texas at Austin; developing, producing, and promoting original products at his craft brewery, Orf Brewing; creating innovative marketing content for ABC\/Disney programs; performing laboratory testing of pharmaceutical trial samples; and much more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1096,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"expertise":[310,355,356,354],"class_list":{"0":"post-1093","1":"contributor","2":"type-contributor","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"expertise-chemistry","7":"expertise-creative-writing","8":"expertise-general-chemistry-education","9":"expertise-technical-writing","10":"entry"},"acf":{"first_name":"Christopher","last_name":"Orf","display_name":"Christopher Orf","credentials":"M.Sc., chemistry, Oregon State University","job_title":"Marketing Communications Specialist","company":"Thermo Fisher Scientific","short_description":"Christopher Orf is a writer, chemist, educator, entrepreneur, and entertainer. 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