Chemical Engineering Assistant

LEIGH FRANCO

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SUMMARY

Detail-oriented and diligent biochemist experienced in cell culture, chemical purification, and environmental health. Passion for improving global environmental health through biochemical research. Able to apply quantitative strengths to solve technical problems, advance breakthroughs, and support innovative developments.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology 08/14 – 11/18

University of New Hampshire – Durham, NH

HIGHLIGHTS

Mass spectrometry

Gram staining, acid fast and capsule staining

Ion exchange and gel filtration chromatography

NMR and IR spectroscopy

SDS-PAGE

Bradford assay

DNA purification and amplification

Ames test

Microscope operations

Hemolytic test

Electrophoresis

Spectrophotometry

Liquid-liquid extraction

Western blot

Cell culture

PCR

Enzyme activity assay

Aseptic techniques

Isolation and plating of bacteria

Immunoassay

EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Research Assistant / Lab Supervisor, 05/16 – 05/18

University of New Hampshire Agricultural Engineering Department – Durham NH

Improve aquaponic and hydroponic systems to run more efficiently and effectively

Utilize wet lab experience to advance SOPs

Employ spectroscopy, environmental, and fluid dynamic knowledge

Daily documentation and computation of lab results

Chemistry Technician Intern, 05/17- 09/17

Envirosystems Inc. – Hampton NH

Isolate organic compounds from environmental samples

Compile and analyze test information to succeed in improving environmental safety conditions

Undergraduate Research Assistant 01/15 – 11/15

University of New Hampshire Chemical Engineering Department – Durham NH

Conduct both qualitative and quantitative analysis

Improve knowledge of micro-vascular blood flow and fluid mechanics

Observe flow mechanics using MATLAB

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Line Cook /Prep Cook, 06/18 - Present

Beehive Cafe – Bristol RI

Enhance recipes to streamline prep

Help raise profits by 33% by improving customer relations

Slash food costs by eliminating unnecessary purchases

Line Cook/Head Line Cook, 10/17 – 05/18

Panera – Dover NH

Provide exceptional service to customers

Manage line staff and keep line clean according to company standards

Train new hires

Intern/Kennel Worker, 03/13-11/13

Windham Animal Hospital – Windham NH

Feed, play, and clean sick or boarding animals

Assist veterinary technicians in drawing blood, administering vaccines, and perform X-rays

Keep veterinary offices and kennel clean

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