Christina M. Newell

***** ******** ******* **. ********, CA 92040

Cell: 619-***-**** Email: acf0ug@r.postjobfree.com

QC Chemist

• Self-motivated with an eye for detail

• Experienced in multiple laboratory techniques and analysis (HPLC, GC, MS, Gel Electrophoresis)

• Strong verbal and written communicator

• Working knowledge of Microsoft office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Chemdraw

Professional Experience

Assure Controls, Vista, CA

Biochemist Intern, 5/09 to 9/09

Completed 100 hour internship working alongside CEO of company. Assisted in research and development of new

technology for testing toxicity levels of water. Selected Achievements:

• Gained valuable experience and knowledge of determining toxicity levels in water samples collected from

various locations in California

• Cultured cells, performed laboratory calculations, prepared solutions/dilutions and completed experiments

using innovative technology

• Pipetted cells and counted using microscopes

San Diego State Research Foundation, San Diego, CA

Research Assistant, 09/09 to 09/10

Participated in work study program to help finance education. Supported research of the evolutionary pathway of the

heat shock protein in local California plant life. Selected Achievements:

• Maintained cleanliness and organization of laboratory and equipment

• Grew plants in controlled environments, performed experiments on mature plants, analyzed data, and

reported results to Principal Investigator

• Acquired experience using technology such as PCR

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Research Assistant, 05/10 to 05/13

Completed 100 hour internship and also completed 7 units of laboratory research. Assisted in the investigation of how

proton transfer and hydrogen bonding work together in redox reactions. Selected achievements:

• Acquired skills using analytical techniques

• Collaborated with Principal Investigator and Graduate students to achieve common goals

• Presented research at an ACS meeting, as well as, Student Research Symposiums (SRS)

• Data from research to be published in a scientific journal

Education

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with emphasis in Biochemistry, December 2015

Research Thesis: Comparison of Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer with Quinones in the Presence of Acids to

Phenylenediamines in the Presence of Bases

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