Will Edwards

**** ***** ***** ****, *** Diego, CA, 92130

858-***-****

ac2oh0@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-edwards-04967698/

Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong Chemistry background with lab experience

Hands on experience with analytical instruments in academic and professional settings

Collaborative/teamwork experience within corporate settings

Highly organized and driven

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry Graduation Date: May 2017

University of San Diego

Relevant Coursework:

Biochemistry Environmental Biology Analytical Chemistry Organic Chemistry I & II Physical Chemistry I & II Global Water Quality Issues Advanced Synthesis Methods of Physical Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry

Professional Experience:

Pfizer (July 2014-September 2016)

Assistant Analytical Chemist, Oncology Medicinal Chemistry Department

Worked with senior scientists to improve overall workflow of the purification lab in both analytical and preparatory chromatography

Optimized method development for chromatographic seperation of small chiral molecules using HPLC and SFC

Utilized mass spectrometry to determine identity of chemical impurities and gained valuable experience using Agilent and Waters mass spec, HPLC and SFC instruments

Gained hands-on experience using various analytical instruments including polarimeters, NMR, FTIR, and mass spectrometry

Participated in team meetings and project poster sessions

Waters Fine Foods Catering (January 2010-July 2014)

Prepared and sold gourmet food for a respected catering company

Provided excellent customer service and gained valuable customer-facing experience

Gained experience in both in-bound and out-bound customer calls to handle small and large orders/events, additionally providing customer support to any questions customers had

Developed strong teamwork and communication skills while additionally developing foundational sales skills

Starbucks (August 2008-September 2009)

Prepared and served customers high quality coffee beverages

Provided superior customer service through a personable and positive attitude

Gained foundational customer-facing experience and problem-solving skills with both customers and co-workers

Developed organizational skills and foundational professional skills in a corporate environment

Projects:

Undergraduate Research at University of San Diego (Spring 2016-Spring 2017)

Synthesized lanthanide nanoparticles using methods obtained from literature

Performed advanced analyses of nanoparticle properties and gained experience using NMR and Fluorimeters

Presented project findings to professors and peers

Senior Project (Spring 2017)

Collaborated with classmates to investigate polymerization mechanisms of maleimides

Completed a polished project report

Presented project findings to professors

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