David J. Sgroi
Lee Center, New York 13363
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Education:
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) Syracuse, New
York
Bachelors of Science in Chemistry May 2009
. Significant courses included: General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry,
Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Inorganic
Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Principles of Genetics, Molecular Biology,
Calculus I and II Base Physics, Spectrometric Identification of Organic
Compounds, and Principles of Evolution.
. Field of Study: B.S in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry.
Technical Skills:
SUNY ESF
. 1H and 13C NMR
. Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
. Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES)
. Gas chromatography- Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS)
. Ion-exchanged Chromatography (IC)
. Thin-layer Chromatography
. Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopes
. Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE and Native Gels)
. Column Chromatography (determining molecular weight)
. Purification of Proteins and Enzymes
. Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)
. Low Energy Electron Beam
. Liquid Scintillation Counting
. Applications: Microsoft Office Tools, DNA (BLAST) Database
Covidien
. Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-VIS)
. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
. Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR)
. Particle Size Analysis
. Polarimeter
. Karl Fisher Titrator
. Melting Point Apparatus
Lab/Research Experience:
SUNY ESF Syracuse, New York
Student January 2009 to May 2009
. GC-MS and NMR Sampling with Dr. Francis Webster and David Kiemle.
. Prepared, performed and analyzed the spectra of many organic compounds
using 1H and 13C NMR and GC-MS.
SUNY ESF Syracuse New York
Undergraduate Research August 2008 to May 2009
. Biochemistry, Microbiology and Radiation.
. Collaborated research with the Chemistry and Microbiology Faculty, which
included growing bacteria.
. Research consisting of irradiating polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) using a
low Energy Electron Beam.
Relevant Work Experience:
Covidien
Hobart, New York
Quality Control, Raw Materials and Finish Products Laboratory July 2009 to
March 2010
. Executed chemical, physical, instrumental testing and analyses of various
regulated raw materials, finished products and substances using the USP
and In-House Methods.
. Calibrated, maintained and used many instruments including, Fourier
Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR), Near Infrared Spectrometer (NIR),
pH Meter, Conductivity Meter, Ro-Tap Sieve Shaker, Melting Point
Apparatus, Bulk Density Meter, Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrometer (UV-VIS),
Karl Fischer Titrator and the Polarimeter.
. Prepared volumetric solutions, test solutions, mobile phases, buffers and
indicators to exact specifications using the United States Pharmacopoeia
(USP).
. Interpreted data and reported scientific results.
. Performed audits and Chemical Inventory List in the Raw Materials
Laboratory.
. Performed CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions) and OOS (Out of
Specifications)
. Read and understood many Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a
regulated environment.
. Experienced with the cGMP handbook and the MSDS.
. Demonstrated ability to maintain a laboratory notebook.
. Performed physical measurements on finish products and packaging
components.
SUNY ESF Syracuse, New York
Teaching Assistant August 2008 to December 2008
. Prepared and performed experiments for General Chemistry Laboratory
students.
. Lectured students on issues pertaining to laboratory experiments and
other related subject matter.
City of Rome Rome, New York
Temporary Engineer May 2008 to August 2008
. Catalogued culverts for Engineers.
. Performed preliminary reconstruction, which included mapping out,
surveying, and checking elevations of streets.
City of Rome Rome, New York
Temporary Construction Worker May 2007 to August 2007
. Water supply and sanitation management
. Water pipe replacement.