Assistant Maintenance
Resume:
Nichole Sullivan
State College PA
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Career Objective
To work in a happy and healthy environment where new challenges are
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regularly presented.
Education
Ph.D., Candidate, all but dissertation 2009 - 2014
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Advisor: David Allara
Thesis topic: Studies of Molecular Assembly and Chemistry in
Confined Geometries
B.S., Chemistry (2009) with Honors 2007 - 2009
B.S., BioChemistry (2009)
Illinois State University Bloomington, IL
Minors: Mathematics and Biology
A.S. Degree in Chemistry 2005 - 2007
John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL
Industrial Research Partners
Titan Spine, State College, PA 2012 - 2013
Surface Characterization Scientist
Investigated Titan Spine's proprietary surface technology and how it actively
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promotes the bone fusion process.
Examined the fundamental properties of rough and smooth titanium alloy
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surfaces to provide a better understanding of the optimal environment and
implant cleaning procedures for osteoblasts adhesion.
Applied numerous surface characterization techniques to study the
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relationship between osteoblast adhesion, physical topography, and surface
chemistry.
Obtained and analyzed data for patents and FDA requests.
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Technical Skills
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Adept with SEM, AFM, XPS, AES, FTIR, Raman, Optical Profilometry,
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Ellipsometry, Contact Angle, QCM, zeta-potential, and GISAXS
Proficient with thin film deposition and high vacuum systems
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Expert at the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of instruments
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Experience in numerous computer programs and languages e.g. Fortran,
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C/C++, Mathematica
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Leadership and Personal Skills
Public outreach for the Center for Nanoscale Science
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Practiced at writing technical documents such as standard operating
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procedures
Experienced in training personnel on instrumentation
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Research Experience
Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL 2007 - 2009
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Experimentally and computationally investigated the bond dissociation
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energies of metals and olefins.
Columbia University, New York, NY Summer 2008
Undergraduate Research Assistant (REU)
Investigated single molecular junction conductance and breaking force.
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Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL Summer 2007
Undergraduate Research Assistant (REU)
Computationally demonstrated the potential use of boron hydrides and a
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platinum (111) catalyst as a form of hydrogen storage.
John A. Logan College, Carterville, 2006 - 2007
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IL
Laboratory Assistant
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Performed laboratory preparations for classes, tutoring, organization, care and
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maintenance and of technical equipment.
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Interests
Gardening, composting, reading, traveling, and hiking with my dog.
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