JOSHUA K. DRIPPS
Columbus, OH, 43204
C: 330-***-****
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CAREER OBJECTIVE:
• To obtain a challenging and rewarding position utilizing the knowledge and skills developed
though my collegiate and professional experiences.
EDUCATION:
MIAMI UNIVERSITY - Oxford, Ohio
• College of Arts & Science
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
• August 2007 Graduate
CANFIELD HIGH SCHOOL - Canfield, Ohio
• June 2002 Graduate
WORK HISTORY:
CONARGA FOODS – Columbus, Ohio (3/09 – Present)
• Held the position of Quality Assurance Chemist / Wheat Receiver
• Tested the stability and purity of wheat and flour through the use of protein, ash, and moisture
assessments as well as NIR analysis
• Conducted Veratox (quantitative lateral flow immunochromatic assay) examinations on wheat
and flour samples to identify levels of food allergens
E-ON ENGINEERING CORPORATION - Columbus, Ohio (4/08 – 11/08)
• Held position as a Chemist / Laboratory technician
• Conducted activity and conversion tests by means of a SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction of
NOx) bench reactor
• Prepared catalyst samples for SCR testing and X–Ray fluorescence analyses
BIOCHEMISTRY RESEARCH - Oxford, Ohio (8/03 – 5/05)
• Mentored by Dr. John Hawes, Miami University Biochemist
• Concentrated on various genetic mutations within the Arabidopsis plant species
• Familiarized myself with gel electrophoresis
RELATED METALS INC. - Youngstown, Ohio (Summer Employee since 2002)
• Supported sheet metal design, fabrication, and installation
• Conducted on-site estimates and roof repairs
• Organized and distributed roofing materials and supplies
CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Introduced to the following techniques through analytical chemistry labs and previous work experience:
• Atomic Absorption
• Liquid/Gas Chromatography
• FTIR Spectroscopy
• ICP
REFERENCES:
• Available upon request