Analytical Laboratory Specialist
Resume:
**** ** **** ***** ***** (***) ***-
Gladstone, MO 1739
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Janel Lopez
Objective
To obtain a position where my chemical experience, problem-solving
skills and Spanish language will improve your company.
Education
Rockhurst University
- Bachelors of Science-December 2008
- Major: Chemistry Minor: Spanish
Work experience
Analytical Laboratory Specialist, [March 2010-Present]
Mars Petcare US, Kansas City, Missouri
Analytical Test Methods
Analyzed the Wet Chemistry on raw and finished products.
- Obtained the amount of crude fat by acid fat
hydrolysis and ether fat extraction. Headed a project using new Soxtec
automatic ether fat extractors in which helped advance this test method
from manual extractors to automatic evaluation allowing technician to be
more available.
- Analyzed pet care products by a variety of
methods including moisture by oven and vacuum, Karl Fischer Moisture,
TGA (Thermogravimetric Analyzer) ash, water activity, pH, and the
concentration of salt and chloride. Headed a project using Quartz fiber
crucibles which helped advance the ash test method from a seven hour
process to a twenty minute evaluation.
- Determined the degree of gelatinization of extruded products and had
the ability to work with a Dextrose analyzer (YSI) including troubleshooting
and maintenance.
- Determined the rancidity of products through
peroxide value (PV) and the percent of free fatty acids. Also assisted with
initial development of new PV UV-Vis method.
- Accessed mycotoxin operations including aflatoxin
by NeoColumn and vomitoxin.
- Determined amount of protein by LECO TruSpec
N. Developed a project using a larger sample size for more accurate
results. LECO required daily maintenance and troubleshooting. Developed
and Validated a new method for TruMac nitrogen analyzer.
- Perform routine mineral analysis and necessary
maintenance via ICP. Developed new method for mineral analysis for more
reliable results.
- Assisted in sample preparation, method varied
depending on sample size. Created and maintained log/calibration books.
Assisted in the revision of methods, SOPs and CAPAs.
Lab Assistant, [August 2007-May 2008]
Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri
Instrumental Analysis I and II with Labs
-Lab work involving use of different Chromatography
-Instruments used: HPLC, GC, TLC, MS, NMR, and IR
Manager/Waitress, [July 2007-August 2009]
National Golf Course, Parkville, Missouri
- Serve as wait staff
- Attend to members’ problems: dining, atmospheric and social
- Management roles such as: Scheduling, accomplishing goals,
facilitating events, and improving sales.
Manager/Waitress, [December 2009-Present]
El Maguey, Kansas City, Missouri
- Serve as wait staff and developed new products for customers.
- Attend to members’ problems: dining, atmospheric and social
- Management roles such as: Scheduling, accomplishing goals,
facilitating events, and improving sales.
Child Care Provider, [July 2004-August 2009]
St. Gabriel Catholic School in Child Care, Kansas City, Missouri
- Educate and supervise children from Infants to sixth graders
- Serve as a resource person; coordinate social and educational
activities and enforce work policies
Seamstress, [January 2000-2006]
LLL Alterations, Kansas City, Missouri
- Make alterations to any clothing
- File paperwork: financial statistics and clothing inventory
Relevant
Coursework
Organic Chemistry I and II with Labs: Work with chromatography,
spectroscopy and advanced synthetic reactions.
Analytical Chemistry with Lab: Work with gravimetric, volumetric and other
instrumental methods of analysis.
Biochemistry Chemistry I and II with Labs: Biosynthesis and metabolism of
proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates.
Instrumental Analysis I and II with Labs : Methods of spectrophotometry are
emphasized with a survey of chromatography and electrochemistry.
Physical Chemistry I and II with Labs: Principles of physical chemistry with
emphasis on thermodynamics, equilibria, kinectics and quantum mechanics.
Inorganic Chemistry: An advanced course in theoretical and inorganic
chemistry.
Instrumental
Experience Experience involved with ICP, Nitrogen Analyzers, TGA, Soxtec fat
Technical and extractors, NMR, IR, GC, HPLC, TLC, MS and UV Spectrum
Specialized Skills
Languages
Familiar with, Win-LIMS system, ISI Data System, ChemDraw,
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, Publisher, and Adobe
Illustrator
Speak Spanish; Understand: French, Italian
Honors and
Activities Honorary Directors Scholarship
On-Campus Residence Grant
Rockhurst Grant
Access Missouri Grant
Charles Gallagher Grant
PEERS-Positively Educating Each Rockhurst Student
SOL-Student Organization of Latinos
Volunteer experience
Tutoring chemistry at University Academy
Operation Breakthrough
North Kansas City Hospital in Child Care
St. Therese in after school Child Care
Fiesta Hispana
References
Doug Petty
Mars Petcare
1315 N Chouteau Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64120
Jessica Nguyen
St. Gabriel School
4737 N. Cleveland
Kansas City, MO 64117
816-***-**** ext. 221
Roscoe Dickison
Rockhurst University
1100 Rockhurst Rd
Kansas City, MO 64110
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