David K. Hildebrandt
Minneapolis, MN 55414
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EDUCATION
University of Minnesota– Twin Cities
M.S. Chemistry, May 2015, GPA: 3.17, Thesis: “Fundamental study of interactions between first-row transition metals supported by Group 13 Lewis acids”
Coursework including: Chemical Kinetics, X-ray Crystallography, Computational Chemistry
Case Western Reserve University
B.S. Chemistry with Honors, May 2013, GPA: 3.59
WORK EXPERIENCE
3M Incinerator, contracted via Aerotek, Cottage Grove, MN
Lab Chemist and Waste Stream Profiler, (Aug. 2016-present)
Analyzed wastes used XRF, ICP-OES(Qtegra software), Bomb Calorimetry
Categorized waste following DOT, EPA, MN, and 3M regulations
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
Synthetic Inorganic Research Assistant and Teaching assistant, (Aug. 2013-Aug. 2016)
Analyzed compounds using: NMR, UV-Vis, IR, X-ray diffraction, Cyclic Voltammetry
Maintained chemical inventory and lab supply of common equipment and chemicals
Performed Outreach activities, and managed lab sections including grading assignments
Sherwin-Williams, John G. Breen Technology Center, Cleveland, OH
Summer Intern, Product Technologies Research Development Team (Summers 2012 and 2013)
Tested new materials to prevent corrosion on Steel, Aluminum, and plastic substrates
Analyzed the resulting paint properties following ASTM guidelines for accelerated corrosion, impact, abrasion, and UV degradation
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Undergraduate Researcher (Sept. 2011- May 2013)
Researched derivatives of polyaniline and copolymers
Presented research at two local ACS meetings and a national conference
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Lubrizol Scholarship (2011, 2012); Sherwin-Williams Intern Scholarship (2012); Case Alumni Association Scholarship (2012); UC Irvine 2013 ACS GSSPC Undergraduate Award (2013).
VOLUNTEER WORK
Minnesota Section of the American Chemical Society: Chemistry in the Library (2013-2015)
Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity (AXΣ) Service Chair 2011-2013
REFERENCES
3M Incinerator, Cottage Grove
Quality Engineer Trevor Shearen
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University of Minnesota, Department of Chemistry
Associate Professor Connie Lu
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Sherwin-Williams, John G. Breen Technology Center
Senior Scientist Pete Mackulin (retired)
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Senior Scientist Mike Delaney
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Case Western Reserve University, Department of Chemistry
Professor and Associate Chair John D. Protasiewicz
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