Minneapolis MN, *****
Ravyn Braun
******@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Minor in Neuroscience, GPA: 3.4 May 2017
Key Coursework: Instrumental Analysis, Organic Synthesis, Chemical Biology, Protein Engineering, Biotechnology, Green Chemistry
SKILLS
Laboratory: HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, ASV, ICP, MEKC, IR, NMR, titration, compound synthesis and purification, SDS-PAGE, recombinant genetics, PCR, recrystallization, solid phase peptide synthesis, cell culture, microscopy
Computer based: iNMR, PyMOL, ChemDraw, Reaxys, Scifinder, ANOVA, MS suite
Transferable: Organized, flexible, quick to learn, attentive to detail, can both collaborate and work well independently, adept oral and written presentation skills
EXPERIENCE
Lifehealth, LLC
Chemist May 2017 - July 2017 (Company Dissolved)
Prepared solutions for use in a medical device and performed quality control testing according to GLP and GMP regulations with extensive documentation.
Diagnosed and documented problems in solution preparation and testing.
Assessed and proposed changes to documentation to clarify language and better adhere to regulations.
Evaluated chemical suppliers and proposed a change that would save $2000 per year.
University of Minnesota Analytical Chemistry Stockroom
Attendant September 2015 – May 2017
Responsible for organization and oversight of chemical equipment being used by undergraduate laboratory students in varying courses
PROJECTS
Biotechnology Project Proposal
Introduction to Biotechnology April 2015
Collaborated with a team of peers as a subject matter expert to propose a method to solve a problem using biotechnology
Created and presented a poster summary of key strengths of the class at the College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual Education Day
Protein Engineering Project
Protein Engineering December 2016
Researched literature databases extensively to find a problem to be solved by protein engineering
Applied concepts from class to propose a highly specific method of engineering the chosen protein
Independent Experimental Design
Advanced Analytical Chemistry Lab In progress – March 2017
Designed an experiment to determine the error in manufacture of a specific nutritional supplement that is currently being carried out
HONORS
Stanley G. Bonnema Scholar May 2013
Edgar W. Morrill Scholar May 2013
Presidential Scholarship Recipient May 2013
Berggren Beneficent Scholarship Recipient May 2013
Tozer Foundation Scholarship Recipient May 2013