REGINA M. SPENCER

Mail: P.O. Box ******, Pittsburgh, PA 15233-0051

Email: abxzfo@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 412-***-**** or 412-***-****

SUMMARY OF SKILLS:

Detail-oriented, possessing a working knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures, and experienced in following research protocols and multi-tasking.

Proficient in data entry; collecting, recording, and analyzing data; and conducting research of current literature utilizing the internet, professional journals, and, databases.

Adapts to changing work settings, having the ability to efficiently manage multiple assignments and tasks to meet team and organizational goals

Effective communicator and interviewer, experienced in providing instruction and communicating technical and non-technical information to diverse groups and individuals

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

December 2009 - November 2011 (seasonal employment October - May)

Energy Assistant, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dept. of Public Welfare

Uniontown, PA

Utilized computer software applications to verify LIHEAP application information

Processed LIHEAP applications to determine LIHEAP benefit, according to the LIHEAP Polices and Procedures

February 2006 - November 2009

Substitute Teacher, Henrico County Public Schools, Henrico, VA

Presented class subject materials to students and assisted students with assignments during class; and, recorded and reported class attendance.

July 2008 - August 2010 (University of Pittsburgh All-Temps)

Interviewer, Behavioral Research Factors Surveillance Study

University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA

Utilized computer assisted telephone interviewing equipment to record interviewees’ responses to Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance study question.

September 2006 - June 2007

Teacher, Middle School Mathematics (Math 8 and Algebra I Honors)

Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chester, VA

Prepared and presented daily lesson plans to students enrolled in Math 8 and Algebra I Honors class

Administered standardized testing, evaluated students’ progress, and recorded and reported students' grades using software applications.

June 2005 - October 2005

Chemical Technician, Quality Control and Analytical Testing (temporary, contract position with Kodak, Rochester, NY), Adecco Technical Staffing, Rochester, NY

Determined viscosity, pH, and silver concentration of intermediates (emulsions)

Utilized software driven ion-selective electrodes, autotitrators, and rheology/viscosity instrumentation.

Recorded and reported resulting test data to manufacturing using LIMS

January 2005 - May 2005

Method Validation Chemist, Analytical Investigations (temporary, contract position with Phillip Morris R&D Laboratories)

Quantum Staffing Resources, Richmond, VA

Prepared QC grade tobacco samples for analysis utilizing the Borgwaldt RM20S smoke machine and prepared analytical standards and solutions used in analyses

Operated software driven Dionex IC to quantitatively determine ammonium ion concentration in samples

June 2003 - May 2004

Chemist, Food and Drug Analysis, US DHHS, Food and Drug Administration, ORA

Bothell, WA

Conducted regulatory screenings of food and drug samples in compliance with 21CFR

Utilized software driven HPLC and GC to quantitatively determine toxic substances in samples

Prepared analytical eluents and regenerants for IC, HPLC, GC, and spectrophotometric analyses.

Prepared laboratory reports according to the ORA’s Laboratory Procedures Manual and recorded and reported data into the laboratory’s LIMS

September 2000 - October 2001

Product Development Chemist, Consumer Product R&D

Pennzoil-Quaker State Co., Blue Coral/Slick 50 SBU

Maple Heights, OH

Revised consumer product formulations used as hard surface cleaners to improve product performance and to reduce manufacturing costs

Determined pH, flash point, viscosity, and specific gravity for approved formulations

Prepared formula costs sheets and formula batch sheets for use in manufacturing

Prepared Hazardous Wastes Manifests in compliance with local and state EPA regulations for the removal and disposal of small quantities of hazardous materials.

May 1991 - June 1999

Chemist/Research Chemist, Fires/Explosions and Mining Safety and Health

US DHHS, CDC, NIOSH, 1997-1999

US DOE, Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh, PA, 1995-1997

US DOI, Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh, PA, 1991-1995

Prescribed appropriate package testing of chemical substances and devices in compliance with 49CRF, Hazardous Materials Table 172.101 and the UN Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Utilized Perkin-Elmer Thermogravimetric Analyzer and Differential Scanning Calorimetric analyses to test organic samples of varying particle sizes as part of a research investigation

Prepared summary reports of laboratory investigations, SOPs, and conducted reviews of current research literature in support of research teams’ investigations

EDUCATION:

Master of Science, Education, emphasis in Exercise Physiology

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

BA/BS, Chemistry

Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA

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