COREY J. O’BRIEN

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Amherst, New York 14228

716-***-****

ac16ll@r.postjobfree.com

Please accept this letter and attached résumé as an expressed interest in applying my experience and education to support and advance your professional objectives.

Most recently as a Analytical Chemist for a pharmaceutical company, I tested raw materials as per USP specifications. Previous to this, as a Laboratory Technician at a global product testing company, I tested and maintained data on a myriad of products from various major retailers.

I recently attended the doctoral program for medicinal chemistry at the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNYAB). I completed my bachelor’s in medicinal chemistry in 2013. I was consistently commended by my professors for my ability to study principles of organic chemistry and apply them successfully in solving real-world problems. These initiatives culminated in my being recruited by my research professor for a project that was subsequently published in the Journal of American Chemistry.

As the only undergraduate student in the Jason Benedict Research Group at UB, I worked with both graduate and post doctoral students as well as professors, conducting research to advance the Science of Crystallography. Recognized for bringing innovative thinking and drive to my studies, I am confident that with my dedication I will make a valuable contribution to your organization.

Thank you for your professional consideration. I look forward to hearing from you and welcome the opportunity to further discuss my qualifications.

Sincerely,

Corey J. O’Brien

EDUCATION

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO

B.S., Medicinal Chemistry, conferral May 2013

Ph.D. Medicinal Chemistry program, 1/15 – 5/15

KEY COMPETENCIES

Background includes, but is not limited to, the following key areas:

UV Spectroscopy, IR Spectroscopy & HPLC utilization cGMP utilization

FDA Regulatory Compliance USP Specifications

Physical Testing of Products Chemical Testing of Products

Data Entry of Test Results Quality Assurance

Reports & Records Management Prioritizing & Multi-Tasking

Personnel Training Meeting Critical Deadlines

Validation of instruments Developing New Testing Protocols

Outsourcing & Delivery of Product Samples Release of materials for production

RELATED EXPERIENCE

THERMO FISHER, Grand Island, NY 9/15 -

Global biotech company

Senior Technician

Test raw materials per USP/EP?NF requirements

Daily duties include:

1. Inspection and documentation of all parts (filters, bottles, media bags ect.) for quality.

2. Testing and documentation of all raw chemical materials per USP,EP,FCC and ACS.

3. Involved in the delivery and organization of samples for outside testing.

4. Validation of new instrumentation and calibration to ensure instruments are in working order

FRESENIUS KABI, Grand Island, NY 7/14 – 1/15

Global pharmaceutical company

Analytical Technician II

Test pharmaceutical raw materials for physical and chemical characteristics

Daily duties include:

1. Sampling of all raw material chemicals in a sterile environment for QC Testing

2. Testing and documentation of all raw chemical materials per USP,EP,FCC and ACS.

3. Part of the HPLC support team involved in troubleshooting and making of mobile phase.

BUREAU VERITAS, Amherst, NY 12/13 – 7/14

Global commercial product testing company

Laboratory Technician

Test commercial products for physical characteristics and performance

for major retail shopping centers

Daily duties include:

1. Testing of all products per customer specification

2. New hire training on all advanced product testing

3. Created and maintained an organized system for sending samples to outside labs.

THE JASON BENEDICT RESEARCH GROUP, UB North Campus, Amherst, NY 1/10 – 12/13

Research Intern (5/13 – 12/13)

Experimenting with varied synthetic schemes to form luminescent crystals

Undergraduate Research Laboratory Technician (1/10 – 5/13)

Utilized X-ray defractor and NMR spectroscopy unit

SELECTED RESEARCH PROJECTS

Synthesis of Chromophores and Titanium Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

Performed laboratory research on dye sensitized solar cells and applied molecular scale information to increase understanding of the charge transfer dynamics. Successfully synthesized and characterized two chromophores used in further research of polyoxotitanates.

Synthesis of Complex Crystals with Enclosed Dye Molecules

Performed laboratory research on complex crystals with large internal pockets. Reproduced this organic reaction with a molecule inside the pocket for utilization in real-world applications. Project procedures and results are pending submission for publication in a research journal.

Macromolecular Synthesis of Morphine

Researched and wrote paper on the primary synthetic scheme of morphine to improve knowledge of chemical reactions inherent in morphine creation. Research involved increased understanding of chiral molecules and the pKa’s of specific groups in large structures.

Selected Leader for In-Class Organic Chemistry Group

Co-led in-class undergraduate student group to solve a complex organic chemistry problem. Problem involved the multi-step synthesis of a large organic molecule and principles of organic reactions, broadening ability in the design of solutions for synthetic problems.

AWARDS, COMMUNITY SERVICE & AFFILIATIONS

On The Spot Awards from Thermo Fisher- For outstanding work in my current position

Volunteer, American Red Cross

Member, River Keepers Association, Amherst, NY

Volunteer Coach, SUNYAB Gymnastics Club, North Campus, Amherst, NY

Member, UB Aces Tennis Club, SUNYAB, North Campus, Amherst, NY

President, National Honor Society of Sweet Home High School

Member, National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine

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