Customer Service Assistant
Resume:
Laura J. Koppes
*** ******* **** . **********, ** 19350 . 484-***-**** .
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Job Objective:
Seeking a Research and Development position working on addressing
challenging scientific inquiries and developing innovative new
products.
Education:
B.S. Chemistry GPA: 2.89/4.00
May
2011
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy NY
Technical Experience:
Biology Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2010-May 2011
Muscle Physiology and Motor Protein Biophysics Laboratory at
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Overview: Managed Drosophila and ran experiments for transgenic
expression.
Accomplishments
o Investigated muscle mechanics by genetically engineering
Drosophila
o Trained new lab personnel in the identification of Drosophila
lines and the proper use and care of microscopes and dissection
tools
o Maintained and documented Drosophila stocks
Chemistry Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2009-May 2011
Photosynthesis Research Laboratory at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Overview: designed and created six laboratory modules to teach
undergraduates the fundamentals of analytical techniques.
Accomplishments
o Developed expertise in Ultraviolet-visible Spectroscopy, Gel
Electrophoresis, and Mass Spectrometry
o Provided weekly updates on the project's progress and presented
research at selected symposiums
o Became familiar with laboratory safety and protocol in regards
to the proper handling, maintenance, and disposal of chemicals
o Worked as a team and worked individually on analytical
experiments
Technical Skills:
o High-performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
o Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC - MS)
o Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)
o Cyclic Voltammetry
o Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
o IR
o pH meter
o Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
o Titrations
o Familiarity with acid-base chemistry
Leadership/Activities:
Alpha Phi Sorority-Facilitated communications with new recruits and
arranged alumnae events
Rensselaer Chemical Society-Liaison between faculty and students
Design Your Future Day-Taught high school students forensic techniques
Woman's Mentoring Program-Provided support and information to incoming
freshman women
Honors/Awards:
Emily Roebling Scholarship and the Dean's List
Other Experience:
Conference Coordinator
June 2008-August
2008
Office of Conference Services at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
o Led 12 assistants and worked with the maintenance, catering, and
residential office at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to
provide customer service to over 200 on campus guests
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