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RAFAEL MARTINEZ
Staten Island NY, 10301
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-martinez-691442102
SKILLS
Bilingual. Good written and oral communication skills, in English and Spanish.
Analytical Instrumentation knowledge of Gas Chromatograph (GC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), UV spectrophotometer, Karl Fischer, IR spectrophotometer and Dissolution baths.
Computer literate.
Punctual.
Organized. Able to keep data notebooks and present laboratory test results properly.
EDUCATION
M. S., Neuroscience
City University of New York, College of Staten Island, 2007.
B. S., Chemistry with Honors.
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus, 1995.
EXPERIENCE
Department of Defense, Edgewood MD
Chemist
March 2000- April 2002
Did surety evaluations of Detectors and protective materials.
Completed required training courses such as First Aid, CPR on an annual basis.
Made chemical surety analyses using analytical instrumentation such as UV spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatograph and Mini-cams.
Organized test data in both laboratory notebooks and using Excel software, for inclusion in test reports.
Worked with Hazardous Waste Tracking System, in order to dispose laboratory waste properly.
Agriculture Department, Dorado PR
Chemist
September 1998- March 2000
Performed chemical analyses of Pesticides, Fertilizers and Animal food using Titrimetric, Gravimetric methods and Analytical instrumentation like Gas Chromatograph (GC), High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC), Atomic absorption Spectrophotometer (AA).
Reported test results properly according to EPA guidelines.
Searle & Co., Barceloneta PR
Chemistry Analyst
April 1998- September 1998
Fulfilled methods transfers and validations of chemical analyses for regulated drugs products, using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) technique.
Reported data evaluations properly using Word and Excel software.
Searle & Co., Caguas PR
Chemistry Analyst
June 1996- September 1997
Did compliance analyses for drug products following FDA guidelines, using different analytical instrumentation like UV spectrophotometer, High Performance Liquid chromatography (HPLC), Karl Fischer Titrator, Dissolution baths and Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC).
Reported results properly.
University Del Turabo, Gurabo PR
Teaching Assistant
August 1995- June 1996
Organized and conducted General Chemistry laboratory activities.
Evaluated student performance in the laboratory.
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg MD
Laboratory Intern
May 1994- August 1994
Performed 12 weeks project, using gravimetric methods and Geiger counter, to determine radioactive Strontium (Sr-90) in the Columbia River sediment.
Used low radiation standards and counters.
Gave presentation and reported results obtained properly.
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