Assistant Training
Resume:
KELLEN P. MILLER
**** ****** **** #***( Rohnert Park, CA 94928 707-***-**** (
*****@********.***
EDUCATION
B.S. in Chemistry - Humboldt State University (Arcata, CA)
Relevant Coursework: Investigation of principles and methods of
Instrumental Analysis; Introduction to Biochemistry; Environmental
Geochemistry; Physical Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Principles and
methods of classical Chemical Analysis/ Introduction of instrumental
methods, Organic Chemistry; Advanced General Chemistry
. Relevant Laboratory work: Use and understanding of FTIR, GCMS, HPLC,
AAS, AES, UV-Vis, NMR. Advanced laboratory work includes: Synthesis of
cis-PtCl2(PPh3)2; Viscosity Determination, Bomb Calorimetry,
Potentiometric Titrations, Titrations with Ion Selective Electrodes,
Iodimetric Titration, Cyclic Voltammetry.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Chemist I- Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences- Petaluma, CA - October 2012-Present
HPLC analysis of dermatological and ophthalmic drug products. Performs
standard and sample preparation with good laboratory technique and
accuracy. Performs and follows procedures for method development, method
validation, and routine stability/R&D testing. Writing and preparing draft
research reports, laboratory validation plans, method validation protocols,
and method validation reports. Works in compliance with cGMP/GLP procedures
and controlled substance protocols.
IST II- Humboldt State University- Arcata, CA - February 2010-June 2012
Preparation of inorganic and organic chemistry labs for 500+ undergraduate
students, Weak/Strong Acid/Base titrations, heavy metal unknown
preparation, redox titrations, solution preparation including: buffers,
acids, bases, heavy metal solutions, saline solutions, organic solutions,
etc. Unknown determination via FTIR/GC-MS, glassware cleaning, and
laboratory cleaning/preparation.
Research Assistant- University of Minnesota- Minneapolis, MN June 2008-
August 2008
Provided research support for a group specializing in nanoparticle coating
in an aerosol state. Assisted in the construction of the coating device and
determination of the coating purity. Nanoparticle samples were collected
and analyzed using FTIR, TEM, and XPS instrumentation. Findings were
presented at the ACS Western Regional Conference.
Chemistry Lab Assistant- Santa Rosa, CA- October 2006-May2009
Glassware and laboratory cleaning, Heavy metal waste disposal,
Stocking/ordering of chemical/laboratory equipment via excel
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
. Thermal and Photo Induced SiO2 Coating of Silver Nanoparticles:
Published July 2009 in Journal of Nanotechnology
Researched the ability to coat silver nanoparticles via photo-CVD in an
aerosol state. Silver nanoparticles were produced and carried through a
coating chamber where they were exposed to UV radiation with a SiO2
precursor. Coating purity and thickness were analyzed at varying flow rates
and chamber temperatures. Transmission electron microscopy, x-ray
spectroscopy, and Fourier transform microscopy were all used to determine
chemical composition.
. Investigation of C60 as a Cloud Condensation Nuclei: 01/12-05/12
Using Spartan Pro and Gaussian computational modeling programs, C60 was
investigated as a potential cloud condensation nucleus. Hartree-Fock
calculations were run for water-C60 interactions at various positions on
the fullerene and various angles for water interaction.
SKILLS
. General: Extremely good judgment, dependable, cooperative in a team
setting, and pronounced initiative.
. Computer skills: Windows operating systems: MS Excel, Word, Power Point,
OneNote
. Certifications: CPR Certified, First Aid training, Asbestos safety,
Fire/Fire Extinguisher safety, Waste Water training, Laboratory safety
including: MSDS; Goggle usage; Chemical Labeling; Hazmat; Waste Disposal;
Controlled substance handling.
Other Experience:
. President and Historian of Chi Phi Fraternity, Epsilon Zeta Chapter.
o Under tenure, chapter grew from 13 to 21 gentlemen, weekly meetings
for both the chapter and cabinet were held in a timely consistent
manor, philanthropy events planned and directed, meetings with
national office attended focusing on managerial skills and
promoting better leadership skills.
. References:
o Dr. John Hlavaty
Team Leader, Senior Scientist
Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc.
1330 Redwood Way Petaluma, Ca 94954-7121
********@***********.*** -- 707-***-****
o Matthew Curnow
Chemist II
Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc.
1330 Redwood Way Petaluma, Ca 94954-7121
*******@***********.*** -- 707-***-****
o Justin Forsman
Chemist IV
Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc.
1330 Redwood Way Petaluma, Ca 94954-7121
********@***********.*** -- 707-***-****
o Derek Gauntlett
Research Associate II
BioMarin
423 Lakeville Circle, Petaluma, CA, 94954
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