SUMMARY

Dedicated Chemist skilled in numerous applications of chemistry. Strong background in chemical research, Good Practices, wet chemistry, laboratory management, and operating under standard procedures. Quick-learning professional familiar with all aspects of working in a laboratory. Leader and team member who advocates for ‘green’ chemistry and a heavy focus on safety. Committed to positions that offer intricate tasks that emphasize precision, details, and working with diverse teams.

HIGHLIGHTS

HPLC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-vis, pH

Master’s degree in Chemistry

LIMS Admin, OJT Qualification

Chemical Patent Pending

Ink/Coating/Plastics experience

Wet Chemistry 5+ years

Empower/Chemstation

GMP, GDP, and GLP

Product Development

Medical Device experience

Writing/presentation skills

Laboratory management/setup

EXPERIENCE

07/2017 to Present Lead Consultant on Photochemistry

Sun Shade Garden Wizard, Inc. – Pasadena, CA

Research, design, and develop phototranschromic material based on UV-irradiation for company’s application in four months.

Involved Materials, Polymer, Organic, and Photochemistry.

Independently setup laboratory and planned experimentation.

Negotiated with numerous chemical distributors, managed chemical inventory and chemical waste.

Authored research proposal and patent for company’s invention.

02/2016 to 07/2017 Senior Quality Control Technician

Johnson & Johnson: Advanced Sterilization Products - Irvine, CA

QC testing on Medical Device consumable products, High-Level Disinfection solutions, Overcoat/Chemical dyes/inks, and H2O2.

Qualified LIMS Administrator and On-The-Job Trainer for ASP.

Manage routine calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments to maintain ISO compliance, including New Asset Entry.

Co-authored qualification protocols for new analytical instruments.

08/2013 to 06/2015 Research and Teaching Assistant

University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA

Published cutting-edge research on photochemical reactivity in rare-earth metal complexes using GC-MS and new isolation methods.

Re-invented SOPs for highly reactive organometallic compounds, metals, and carcinogenic gases.

Oversaw inventory and managed purchasing for the laboratory.

Implemented the usage of ELN systems for undergraduate laboratory courses.

05/2011 to 06/2013 Research Assistant

Idaho State University - Pocatello, ID

Synthesized new dopants for nanoparticle semiconductors via microwave decomposition using HPLC and column chromatography.

Material characterization including: XRD and Powder XRD, TGA-DSC, EA, ICP-OES, 1D/2D NMR, and AFM.

Organized Honors events promoting chemistry throughout community.

EDUCTATION

2015 Master of Science: Chemistry

University of California, Irvine – Irvine, CA

GPA: 3.74

Thesis title: “Photoreactivity of Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) Lanthanide

Allyl Complexes.”

2013 Honors Bachelor of Science: Chemistry

Idaho State University – Pocatello, ID

GPA: 3.45

Thesis title: “Incorporating Fe into I-III-VI Nanoparticles and Transformations

of Ferrocene.”

Outstanding Senior Award, Recipient of STEM Scholarship (2 years)

PUBLICATIONS

Fieser, M. E.; Johnson. C. W.; Bates, J. E.; Ziller, J. W.; Furche, F.; Evans, W. J. ‘Dinitrogen reduction, sulfur reduction, and isoprene polymerization via photochemical activation of trivalent bis(cyclopentadienyl) rare earth allyl complexes.’ Organometallics, 2015, 34 (17), 4387-4393.

PRESENTATIONS

“Dinitrogen reduction and isoprene polymerization via photochemical activation of bis(cyclopentadienyl) rare earth allyl complexes.” Johnson, C. W.; Fieser, M. E.; Ziller, J. W.; Evans, W. J.; 249th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, Denver CO, March 2015.

“Progress towards incorporating Fe into I-III-VI single source precursors (SSPs).” Elliot, J. L.; Johnson, C. W.; Holland, A. W.; Pak, J. J.; 243rd American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, San Diego CA, March 2012.

AFFILIATIONS

2014 to Present American Chemical Society: Division of Inorganic Chemistry

Member

2009 to Present Phi Delta Chi: Leaders in Pharmacy

President 2012-2013, Member

2007 Boy Scouts of America

Eagle Scout Award

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