Will Edwards
**** ***** ***** ****, *** Diego, CA, 92130
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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