Assistant State University
Resume:
ALEX MAIN
Philadelphia, PA **148
Phone: 732-***-**** Email: abmjjy@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Chemistry May 2008
The Pennsylvania State University -
University Park, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, cum laude May 2005
Vassar College - Poughkeepsie, NY
WORK EXPERIENCE
Chemist July 2008-present
KiON Defense Technologies - Huntington
Valley, PA
Execute independent research for SBIR contracts, commercial research contracts (Boeing,
ATK, Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, United Technologies), and to develop new
products in-house
Coordinate and work with researchers at the partner companies listed above
Synthesize novel polysilazanes and polysiloxanes on the lab scale
Scale up production of specialty polysilazanes to the 100 lb batch level
Characterize polymers using a variety of techniques including GPC/SEC, FTIR, and
thermal analysis
Prepare, test, and optimize high temperature coating formulations based on new
polysilazanes
Present results orally at small group meetings and in written reports
Calculate production costs to set chemical pricing
Research Assistant November 2005- May 2008
The Pennsylvania State University -
University Park, PA
Completed Master's Thesis entitled "Morphology Study of Organic Photovoltaic Materials
and Electroactive Polymers"
Thesis adviser Dr. John Asbury
Mastered techniques such as FTIR, AFM, UV-VIS, sputter coating, nanoimprint
lithography, and thin film preparation
Built equipment including a dispersive IR spectrometer and a nitrogen glove box
Created and presented poster at the August 2007 American Chemical Society National
Conference in Boston, MA
Teaching Assistant August 2005-May 2008
The Pennsylvania State University -
University Park, PA
Instructed classes of up to 30 students
Duties consisted of grading, lab setup, working one on one with students, and
developing course content
Courses included general chemistry recitation, general chemistry lab, analytical
chemistry lab, and physical chemistry lab
Research/Teaching Assistant August 2004-May 2005
Vassar College - Poughkeepsie, NY
Completed Thesis entitled "A Close Up Look at Aluminum in the Coxing Kill"
Studied cation concentrations in a local stream using ICP-AE
Instructed students on usage of instrumentation in organic chemistry laboratory
Aided students in completion of their assignments in organic chemistry laboratory
Laboratory Assistant August 2002-May 2003, August 2003-May 2004
Vassar College - Poughkeepsie, NY
Maintained laboratory instrumentation
Prepared solutions for biology and general chemistry laboratories
Intern Summers, 2002-2004
US Army Power Research Division - Fort
Monmouth, NJ
Executed temperature studies of mixed solvent systems using DSC and GC
Produced prototype lithium rechargeable batteries in a dry room
Tested prototype battery performance for military use and performed analysis of solar
panels for mobile charging of batteries
SKILLS
Computer Skills: Proficiency in LabView, MatLab, Mathmatica, Microsoft Office Suite,
Mac OS X and Windows operating systems
Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to gain trust and use initiative in leadership
roles, such as course instruction
Laboratory Skills: 5+ years working in chemistry laboratories in government,
educational, and commercial settings
MEMBERSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER WORK
Member of American Chemical Society
Volunteer tax preparer for the Campaign for Working Families of Philadelphia
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