Summary

Experienced analytical chemist with solid background in separation science. Self-motivated, highly adaptable, and a team player. Seeking a challenging long-term role with a competitive and rewarding company.

Skill Highlights

Instrumentation: HPLC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, IR, NMR, UV-Vis

Wet Chemistry: pH, conductivity, moisture, ash, titration, filtration, reflux, and extraction

Technology: Microsoft Office, Thermo Fisher LIMS, Empower, OpenLab, MassHunter

Experience

Deibel Laboratories – Lincolnwood, IL USA

HPLC Chemist Nov. 2015 – Present

● Extract and derivatize food and beverage samples. Conduct routine analysis of Sugars, Anti-Oxidants, Vitamins, Organic Acids, Patulin, Capsaicin, etc. using HPLC (Waters & Agilent).

● Investigate OOS results and work to improve current methods by eliminating matrix interference and adjusting various chromatographic parameters to achieve better separation. Transfer methods to new instruments and establish LOQ. Create and maintain report templates.

● Perform maintenance on HPLC (Waters & Agilent). Troubleshoot independently and obtain technical support from manufacturers when needed.

● Train new associates and continually monitor progress and provide further direction.

Northeastern Illinois University – Chicago, IL USA

Student Aide Sep. 2014 – Dec. 2014

Instructed undergraduate students to perform chemistry lab experiments (HPLC, GC). Answered questions regarding the assignments. Troubleshot problems during the lab.

Northeastern Illinois University – Chicago, IL USA

Lab Volunteer Jul. 2014 – Aug. 2014

Logged in, sorted, and stored reagents. Attended training and wrote SOP for newly installed instruments.

Education

M.S. in Chemistry Northeastern Illinois University – Chicago, IL Aug. 2013 – Aug. 2015

Major: Analytical Chemistry (Focused on Separation Science) / GPA 3.9

Thesis: Developed and validated a RP-HPLC method for the determination of Metoclopramide Hydrochloride in raw material.

B.S. in Chemistry Fujian Normal University– Fuzhou, Fujian PRC Sep. 2005 – Jul. 2009

Major: Chemistry Education (Focused on High School Chemistry Teaching)

Internship: Taught Chemistry in one of the top three high schools in Fujian Province in China.

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