Matthew T. Self
acct9u@r.postjobfree.com
*** ********** **.**********, ** 28409
Qualifications
. Seven years of customer service
. Familiar with pharmacy guidelines and supporting pharmacist, filling and inputting
prescriptions
. Knowledge of GMP and aseptic skills as well as QC/QA.
. Very proficient in the use of Microsoft office and PC hardware as well as computer
programming such as Mat lab,Aspen and VBA/Excell
. Self-driven to complete tasks proficiently and pay special attention to detail and quality
. 5 years of chemical and bio-molecular studies including laboratory and lab reports
knowledgeable in surface chemistry, wet chemistry, polymer studies, FTIR spectroscopy,
UVO/polymerization specifically for PVMS and PDMS, measuring contact angles of these
polymers, working with recombinant DNA, PCR, qPCR methods...etc
. Experienced with protein purification, including but not limited to ion exchange
chromatography, affinity chromatography and hydrophobic interactions
chromatography (HPLC)
.Well informed with lab equipment such as FTIR spectrophotometer, chromatography
columns/filters, fermenters, optical microscopy, western blots, ultrasonic cleanser, separation
flask, distillation columns, chromatographs, Bradford assays, UV-VIS, HPLC and gas
chromatography GC, High Temp ovens, PH and Temp meters, rotometers, vacuum, pumps,
extraction vessels, zero-headspace filters etc
.Expert in fluid dynamics, including working with pumps, meters, gauges, pipes
and fitting
.Studied 3 years of organic and non-organic chemistry including basic reactions
(elimination rxns, dehydration rxns, substitution rxns...etc)
.Well experienced with Mathematics, calculus 1,2,3 and differential eqns., and many
engineering mathematical courses.
EDUCATION
Lee Senior High School- Sanford, NC Fall 2002-Spring 2006
High School Diploma
GP.A. 4.48
Spring 2006
North Carolina State University- Raleigh, NC Fall 2006- Spring 2011
B.S. in Chemical and Bio-Molecular Engineering
Minor Biotechnology
G.P.A 3.1 Spring 2012
Work Experience
Chemist I/Lab Tech Temp Position
SGS inc
.Utilized my knowledge in cGMP and aseptic practices to complete the many task I was
assigned.
.Responsible for running test on water samples to ensure the levels of PCB’s and other
carcinogens were at a safe level determined by the EPA.
.Calculated PH levels for solutions sent to us.
.Ran TSS and TDS (total suspended, total dissolved solids) test on solutions to determine
amount of filtered and unfiltered materials in our solution.
.Ran PCLIP test to determine any materials that would leach from samples sent to
me.
.Disposed of chemicals in a safe manner, following all EPA and our laboratory
guidelines.
.Cleaned all glassware, following our labs SOP (standard operating procedures). .Read
every SOP my section of the lab was responsible for and was responsible for the QA and QC of
my work bench.
Pharmaceutical Technician July 2011-Feb 2012
Kerr Drug Pharmacy
.Inputted Prescriptions in the pharmacies PDX software and kept the
prescriptions on file
.Improved my teamwork by working with co-workers during busy hours
all day and completing our task efficiently and in a timely manner
.Learned pharmaceutical language and drug names; name brand and
generic as well as their medicinal uses
Lab Technician August 2009-May 2011
The Genzer Group of NCSU
.Acquired the lab skills essential for a successful chemical engineer
.Worked with team members to complete common task
.Focused on synthesizing siloxane polymers with thermo-sensitive
polymer brushes attached to the surface
.Mastered basic principles of fermentation, protein purification including
fundamentals of many chromatography techniques.
.Obtained hands on experience within many subjects and most
importantly chemical engineering experience
Recruiter Feb. 2007- Nov. 2008
Volt Technical Resources of Raleigh, NC
.Developed very strong customer skills on and off the phone
.Communicated with candidates offering them jobs that matched their
resumes.
.Searched Voltrack,monster.com,careerbuilder...etc for resumes that fit
particular jobs i need to fill.
.Worked 40 hrs a week while enrolled in school as a full time student
Floor Mechanic July 2002-June 2006
Carpet One of Fayetteville, Floors of Wilmington, Odell Flooring, Began working within the residential department, eventually began
installing for the commercial department as well.
.Many of the commercial installments were on military
bases, including, Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune, and MCCS Cherry
Point.
.Installed things such as ceramic and vct tile, carpet, vinyl
hardwoods etc
References
Jan Genzer
Chemical Engineer--Professor at NCSU
919-***-****-- acct9u@r.postjobfree.com
Charles Odell
Floor Installer/Business owner
Odell's Flooring -- 910-***-****
Evren Ozcam
Lab Partner/teacher NCSU