Chemist

Corey J. Sinnott

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Denver, CO ***11

720-***-****

*******.**@*****.***

Objective

. Obtain a position that will utilize my laboratory skills and

professional experience, as well as enhance my professional growth as

a chemist.

Education

. University of Denver, Denver, CO

. Bachelor of Science with a Major of Chemistry

. Minors in Biology and Psychology

. Graduation: June, 2014

-Relevant Coursework-

. General Chemistry; Analysis Equilibrium Systems; Cellular & Molecular

Biology Lab; Genetics Lab; Endocrinology; Molecular Neuropharmacology;

Organic Chemistry I, II, & III; Organic Chemistry Lab I, II, & III;

Biochemistry I; Physical Chemistry I, II, & III; Instrumental

Analysis; Instrumental Analysis Lab.

-Research Emphasis-

. Redox inactive metal toxicity and oxidative stress in microorganisms.

. Transesterification methods for conversion of triglycerides into fatty

acid methyl esters to be used in alternative fuel applications.

. Rapid scan paper analytical device creation.

. Quantitative analysis of heavy metal concentrations using novel, self-

developed methods.

Laboratory Skills

. More than four years of active lab experience, with over 100 lab

reports being completed.

. Skilled in chemistry laboratory techniques such as distillation,

various methods of extraction, column and thin-layer chromatography,

sublimation, titrations, measurement and calculation, and

recrystallization.

. Trained in biological laboratory methods including microorganism

cultivation, bacteria transformation, and polymerase chain reactions

(PCR) for DNA analysis.

. Proficiency with analytical instruments and techniques, including mass

spectrometry, FT-IR, UV-visual spectroscopy, H-NMR, C-NMR, and gas and

liquid chromatography.

. Capable of utilizing laboratory software such as Excel, Spartan,

DataStudio, and MEGA.

. Able to effectively design both acid and base catalyzed

transesterification strategies.

. Accomplished in the determination of unknown compounds using various

analytical techniques, as well as quantitative analysis of metal

levels in solution.

Employment History

Aegis, Human Resources Professional

07/2014 - Present

. Subject matter expert in strength management

. Liaison with U.S. State Department and Afghan Ministry of Foreign

Affairs

. Entrusted with a Department of State secret security clearance

(active).

Academi, Security Professional

07/2012 - 12/2012

. Responsible for the security of U.S. Marine Corp forward operating

bases in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan, alongside Jordanian

Armed Forces soldiers and U.S. Marines.

U.S. Army, Sergeant

07/2004 - 02/2010

. Entrusted with a Department of Defense secret security clearance

(active).

. Gained invaluable leadership skills and communication abilities.

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