ERIK SLETTEN

acgsz7@r.postjobfree.com 303-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position in a hands-on, chemistry-related environment that allows me to use my strong instrumentation

background, established laboratory research knowledge, and ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.

EDUCATION

2010-2014 (ACS cert. Chemistry major; GPA 3.1) Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO

Relevant Coursework

§ Statistical Methods of Analysis § General Chemistry I & II (inclusion of labs)

§ Physics for Scientists and Engineers I & II § Analytical Chemistry

(inclusion of labs) § Inorganic Chemistry I & II

§ Calculus for Scientists and Engineers I, II, & III § Organic Chemistry I & II (inclusion of labs)

§ Quantitative Analysis Laboratory § Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory

§ Inorganic Chemistry II Laboratory § Instrumental Analysis (inclusion of lab)

§ Physical Chemistry I & II (inclusion of labs) § Research & Independent Study

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Maciel & Dr. DiVerdi Research Lab January 2014 – Current Fort Collins, CO

Undergraduate Researcher

§ Researching various pre-treatment methods on Sorghum biomass

§ Successfully devised multiple experimental pre-treatment processes

§ Analyzed the complex results through 1D & 2D NMR Spectroscopy and became skilled at NMR

§ Installed an NMR magnet from the ground up and became fluent with Sun Microsystems Spinsight

Dr. Robert Williams Lab January 2013 – May 2013 Fort Collins, CO

Undergraduate Researcher

§ Assisted in synthesizing various natural products and their analogues as potential anti-tumor agents

§ Performed organic synthesis reactions to push the molecules farther into their total synthesis

EMPLOYMENT

C.S.U. Grounds-keeping May 2013 – August 2013 Fort Collins, CO

Oval Zone Grounds Maintainer

§ Maintained the campus to Colorado State University’s high-quality standards

The Pinery Country Club May 2008 – August 2012 Parker, CO

Member Services

§ Advised head staff about golf operations

§ Managed driving range and ensured the accurate functionality at all times

§ Managed golf cart operations and implemented strategies to improve the established procedures

SKILLS

§ § NMR § Chromatography §

UV-Vis Research

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- 1D & 2D Spectra - HPLC, Column

FTIR Multitasking

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GC/MS Quick-Learning

- Structure Elucidation - Flash

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AAS Air-Free Chemistry

- Instrument Maintenance - TLC

References Available

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