Chemical Engineering Lab Technician

Nicholas Freij

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EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Graduated in June 2018

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a concentration in Biomolecular Engineering GPA: 3.4/4.0

Classes: Transfer Phenomena, Thermodynamics, Process Dynamics and Control, Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory: From Gene to Product, Biochemical Reaction Engineering, Molecular Biotechnology for Engineers, Biochemistry, Bioseparations and Bioprocess Engineering, Process Economics and Analysis, Finance and Marketing

Folsom Lake College/American River College/Consumnes River College Transferred to UCLA in 2016

Double Associate Degrees in Mathematics for Transfer and Physics GPA: 4.0/4.0

Classes: Calculus I, II, III, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Physics, General Chemistry, General Biology, Organic Chemistry

EXPERIENCE

USDA National Forest Genetics Laboratory (NFGEL) June 16, 2015 - July 30, 2015

Lab Technician Intern

Designed filters for well plates for DNA extraction from gel slices (potential patent to be filed) for Dr. Jennifer DeWoody, which was not a part of the intern duties.

Performed PCR and sequencing reactions and used an ABI machine in order to solve a contamination problem in the lab.

Conducted DNA extraction on plants while following lab protocols and safety procedures carefully.

Abercrombie and Fitch, Roseville, California October 5, 2014 - June 12, 2015

Brand Representative

Greeted and assisted customers in a timely and friendly manner, helping them into fitting rooms as well as dealing with transactions at the cash register.

Tidied the store to make it look presentable, gaining organizational techniques.

Took charge in solving problems that customers had, including misorders, returns, etc.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Oral Presentations

Made effective presentations in front of hundreds of people at Folsom College and UCLA.

Presented a speech to USDA NFGEL employees and directors concerning the contamination of DNA in the lab, and the procedures implemented to determine its origin (through PCR’s, gel electorphoresis, and DNA sequencing).

Leadership and Citizenship

Became the section leader for a Chemical Engineering Senior Project simulating a chemical plant, coordinating and leading a group in order to finish tasks at certain deadlines.

Led a group of students by planning, designing and delegating tasks to the members of the group to build rockets and a boat for Physics projects.

Organized study groups for classes, especially in math courses such as Calculus, helping the study group stay on task as well as answering any of their questions.

Tutoring

Assisted a few of my fellow students as well as family members in Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry on a regular basis in addition to organizing group study sessions.

Other Skills

Over a year of experience in MATLAB, creating programs to solve various Chemical Engineering problems and projects.

Numerous years of experience in Excel and PRO/II, all used for a Chemical Engineering Senior Project in designing an Ammonia plant.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Student Member of Phi Theta Kappa, an honor society for two-year students looking to transfer from a community college.

HONORS & AWARDS

Highest Honors, Good Standing at Folsom Lake College/American River College/Consumnes River College

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