Assistant Manager

NAN WANG

*** *, ******** ***** **. Amherst, MA, *1002 ************@*****.*** 413-***-****

SUMMARY

A recent Ph.D. graduate in Analytical Chemistry with rich experience in elemental analysis with ICP-MS, HPLC,

ICP-OES, AFS, AAS and UV-Vis is seeking a position as Analytical Chemist.

QUALIFICATION

5 years of experience in elemental analysis using ICP-MS and speciation using HPLC

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3 years of experience in Environmental Analysis Laboratory; familiar with SOP writing and editing

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3 years of experience in statistical data analysis, data visualization and experimental design

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Strong software and programming skills in SQL, SAS, R, Tableau and Excel

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Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines; Quickly adapting to change

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EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant in Analytical Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst Aug. 08 – Present

Developed a novel method for trace arsenic detection in natural water samples with low LOD (limit of

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detection); resolved the problem of interferences from high concentrations of ions using HG (hydride

generation), ICP-MS and AFS.

Originally designed and performed experiments for investigation of homogeneity of As distribution in

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rice grains; solved the commonly encountered problem associated with poor accuracy of As detection in

rice.

Significantly decreased LOD of trace As speciation in rice by post-column concentration of HPLC eluent

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using a self-designed column.

Reduced operating cost of AFS by 50% through cooperation with the manufacture company (P. S.

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Analytical).

Coordinated with Environmental Analysis Laboratory to provide environmental sample analysis to clients;

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In charge of reporting results with presentation interpretation in routine, editing standard operating

procedure (SOP), developing easy-to-use Excel spreadsheet model for data analysis and training

technicians on experiment procedures and data analysis.

Teaching Assistant in Analytical Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst Aug. 08 – Present

Led independent research groups of undergraduate students working on Arsenic Project for continuously

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4 years.

Tutored over 150 undergraduate students on entry-level general chemistry lab.

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Tutored about 40 undergraduate students on advanced analytical chemistry lab.

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Research Assistant in Statistics, University of Massachusetts Amherst Aug. 11 – Present

Accomplished an interdisciplinary project titled “Machine Learning Model for Classification of

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Nanosurface Image” using data mining methods and data visualization for image analysis using various R

packages.

Examined the arsenic species distribution in 50 well water samples using experimental design, hypothesis

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testing, model building to test the relations between the existence of arsenic species and geochemical

variables by R and SAS.

Performed time series analysis to investigate and forecast the seasonal effect and overall trend of the

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concentration of total phosphorus in natural water by R.

Research Assistant in Chemistry Biology, Peking University, China Sep. 04 – Jul. 07

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Investigated the underlying mechanisms involving realgar induced promelocytic leukemia cell apoptosis

and differentiation.

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Cooperated with National Center of Nanoscience and Technology, originally prepared realgar

nano-particle (RNP) suspension with higher efficiency and narrower size distribution compared to

previous works.

Lab Manager, Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Chemistry, China Jul. 07 – Jul. 08

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Ensured that all staff members comply with all laboratory rules, regulation and safety policies; Coordinated

activities throughout the laboratory.

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Served as the primary point of contact for the lab with outside organizations/individuals.

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts Amherst, Ph.D., Chemistry GPA:3.43/4.0 Aug. 11 – Dec. 13 (Expected)

M.S., Statistics Aug. 08 – Dec. 13 (Expected)

Peking University, China, M.S., Chemistry Biology, GPA:3.41/4.0 Sep. 04 – Jul. 07

PUBLICATION

Nan Wang, Li-Wen Wang, Bao-Di Gou, Tian-Lan Zhang, Kui Wang, Realgar-induced differentiation is

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associated with MAPK pathway in HL-60 cells, Cell Biology International, 32 (2008) 1497

Nan Wang, Li-Wen Wang, Bao-Di Gou, Tian-Lan Zhang, Preparation of realgar nanoparticle suspension

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and its inhibition effect on the proliferation of human myelocytic leukaemia HL-60 cells, Journal Dispersion

Science Technology, 30 (2009) 2

Xiaohui Xu, Fu Yang, Nan Wang, Minghuan Shen, Tingting Zhou, Xiangying Wang, Yilin Wang,

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Xingjuan Chen, and Jinben Wang, Rheologic Properties and Molecular Configuration of Polymers in

Salt-Alkali-Surfactant Mixed Solutions, Journal Dispersion Science Technology, 29 (2008) 1

CERTIFICATION

SAS® Certified Base Programmer for SAS®9

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SAS® Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS®9

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