Assistant Equipment
Resume:
STEVEN J. TOMASZFSKI
Lancaster, PA 17603
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EDUCATION
Syracuse University, Syracuse NY Graduated: May 13, 2012
Major: Biochemistry, B.S.
• President (Master Alchemist) of Pi chapter of AXΣ, the Professional Chemistry Fraternity
• Participated in the REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) in Summer 2009 as a
freshman at Syracuse University, sponsored by the NSF (National Science Foundation).
Worked on project titled “Progress Towards a DNA/RNA Chimera Switch Triggered by the
Ricin A chain (RCA) Protein”
• Awarded by Biology Department in May 2012 for Research Achievement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, Inc. July 2012 – Present
Analytical Chemist
• Performed physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and
finished pharmaceutical products. Responsibilities included: preparing standards and samples for
analysis; running the instrumentation independently, including various wet chemistry analyses, AA, and
ICP OES; executing method validation protocols; performing monthly maintenance of laboratory
equipment, all with strict adherence to cGMP regulations.
• Spent 3 months at the ELLI location in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland performing routine
testing, developing the trace metals testing methods, establishing testing facilities, helping to streamline
current lab practices, and training new analysts in various testing methods upon their hiring with the
company.
COLLEGIATE LAB EXPERIENCE
Dr. Philip Borer Lab, Syracuse University February 2009 – December 2009
Research Assistant
Progress Toward a DNA/RNA Chimera Switch Triggered by the Ricin A chain (RCA) Protein
• Chemically synthesized asymmetric doublers and 5 Me dC phosphoramidites
• Composed and ran both Native and SDS Page gels containing the Ricin A chain and selected
aptamers
Analyzed binding affinity and efficiency of switches and protein using ion exchange using high
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performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
Dr. Jon Zubieta Lab, Syracuse University August 2011 – May 2012
Research Assistant
Worked on thesis titled One and Two Dimensional Coordination Polymers of Substituted
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Tetrazoles with Cadmium(II)
• Generated and executed experiments displaying binding of ligands and transition metal compounds
Deduced structures of obtained crystals using X ray crystallography
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“One and Two Dimensional Coordination Polymers of Substituted Tetrazoles with
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Cadmium(II),” Kari Darling, Wayne Ouellette, Steven Pellizzeri, Tiffany Smith, Jose Vargas,
Steven Tomaszfski, Charles J. O’Connor, and Jon Zubieta. Submitted to Inorganica Chimica Acta
in March 2012.
ACTIVITIES
Head Coach October 2012 – Present
Penn Manor Youth Lacrosse, 2 – 4 Boys Lacrosse
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• Head coach of alma mater’s lacrosse program; responsibilities include attending all team
functions, planning and leading practices, communicating with program coordinator and player’s
parents, scheduling clinics, games, and weekend events, and transferring a passion for the game to
the young players.
President (Master Alchemist) April 2011 – April 2012
SU – Alpha Chi Sigma, Pi Chapter
• Responsibilities include coordinating messages and involvement between the chapter and
Nationals, being the executive officer of the chapter, presiding at chapter meetings, caring for the
condition of the chapter and the proper discharge of the duties of its officers, and representing the
fraternity on campus as the active member for the Office of Recognized Student Organizations.
General activities included community service in the local Syracuse area, participating in events
such as Adopt a Street, volunteering at shelters, and Relay for Life.
Chemistry Tutor September 2010 – May 2012
SU – Alpha Chi Sigma Tutoring Program
• Participated in volunteer tutoring for students school wide in the various areas of chemistry.
Provided comprehensive one on one assistance to general and organic chemistry students.
Lacrosse Co Captain/Equipment Liaison September 2009 – May 2012
SU – Men’s Club Lacrosse
• Responsibilities included involvement with the NCLL Empire East representatives, creating a
schedule by contacting other team representatives and coordinating various aspects, and helping to
run practices and off campus team building exercises. Equipment Liaison responsibilities include
working with equipment company representatives by creating uniform and glove designs,
collecting and coordinating payments, and providing a source of information and straightforward
equipment orders.
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