Assistant Maintenance
Resume:
Matthew J. Lenington
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Summary of Experience
• Mass spectrometrist with extensive experience in kinetics and collision induced
dissociation studies. Comprehensive knowledge of the physical underpinnings of mass
spectrometric techniques, including ion sources and mass analyzers.
• Operation, interpretation of data, and maintenance of triple quadrupole mass spectrometer
(QqQ), GC, GC/MS, PES, NMR, Ion Chromatograph, FTIR, AAS, UV/Vis, and various
other laboratory instrumentation.
• Synthetic organic chemistry, including inert atmosphere, photolytic, and cryogenic
methodologies.
• Supervision of graduate and undergraduate students in research and teaching labs,
including teaching the proper use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of analytical
instrumentation, strategic development of synthetic pathways, wet chemistry techniques,
data analysis, and supply procurement.
• Development, design, and implementation of microwave discharge source of atomic
radicals used in ion/radical reactivity studies.
• Development, design, and implementation of an atmospheric aerosol collector, used in
conjunction with NOAA including on-board installation and operation of collector and
clean lab for sample processing.
• Experience with Q-chem computational software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Broad mechanical experience including gas handling, vacuum systems, welding, wiring,
glass blowing, and plumbing.
Education
• Ph.D. Chemistry Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN August 2010
Advisor: Professor Paul G. Wenthold
Thesis: Generation of Radicals in a Flow Reactor; Ions and Neutrals
• B.S. Chemistry Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA June 2003
• B.A. Economics University of Washington, Seattle, WA June 1992
Employment History
• Research Assistant, Purdue University Department of Chemistry (2005-2010) Explored
the relationship between thermochemical reactivity and spin state of open-shell organic
molecules using a flowing afterglow triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. Developed
synthetic strategies to effectively synthesize relevant precursors. Performed molecular
orbital calculations on open-shell molecules.
• Instrument Technician, Central Washington University Department of Chemistry (2004)
Instrumentation maintenance and assistance to faculty, staff, and students with NMR, GC,
GC/MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, IC, ICP-MS, AAS, and other lab equipment.
• Research Assistant, Central Washington University Department of Chemistry (2001-
2005) Studied the electronic spin states of carbenes generated by the pyrolysis and
photolysis of relevant iodonium and diazo precursors. Synthesized iodonium ylide
precursors of dicarboethoxycarbene and Meldrum’s acid carbene. Conducted
temperature dependent kinetics experiments using NMR spectroscopy.
• Research Assistant, Central Washington University Department of Chemistry (2001-
2005) Chemical analysis (Ion chromatography, ICP-MS, AAS, pH, conductivity) of
precipitation samples collected at Mt. Rainier National Park, following E.P.A. and D.O.E.
procedural protocol. Maintained a Washington State Department of Ecology certified
environmental testing lab. Design and implementation of atmospheric aerosol field
sampling equipment used on land and at sea in conjunction with NOAA.
• Teaching Assistant, Purdue University Department of Chemistry (2005-2008)
Laboratory instructor and lecture assistant for general chemistry and honors organic
chemistry.
• Teaching Assistant, Central Washington University Department of Chemistry (2001-
2003) Laboratory supervisor for organic chemistry and instrumental analysis.
Publications
1. Lenington, Matthew J.; Wenthold, Paul G., Generating Preparative Amounts of
Radicals in the Gas Phase, (manuscript in preparation)
2. Lenington, Matthew J.; Wenthold, Paul G., Topological Control of Electronic Spin
States in Disjoint Diradicals. J. Phys. Chem. A 2010, 114(3), 1334-1337.
3. Lenington, Matthew J.; Jacobson, Leif, Eaton, Barbara; Liebrecht, Tabitha; and Peters,
JoAnn, Generation of Dicarboethoxycarbene and Meldrum’s Acid Carbene from
Iodonium Ylide Precursors, J. Org, Chem. (submitted)
4. Lenington, Matthew J.; DeLuca, JoAnn P., Generation of Triplet Carbenes Through
Photolysis of Iodonium Ylides, Spectrum (2004), 17(4), 9-13.
5. Lenington, Matthew; Jones, Megan; Baker, Daniel J.; Johansen, Anne M.; Precipitation
Chemistry at Mount Rainier (Paradise Ranger Station) Cooperative Agreement
between NPS and CWU, Agreement number H9453020047, May 31, 2004.
6. Lenington, Matt; Johansen, Anne M.; Precipitation Chemistry at Mount Rainier
(Paradise Ranger Station) Cooperative Agreement between NPS and CWU, Agreement
number H9453020047, May 31, 2002.
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