ERIK SLETTEN
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OBJECTIVE
To secure a position in a hands-on, chemistry-related environment that allows me to use my strong instrumentation
background, established laboratory research knowledge, and ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
EDUCATION
2010-2014 (ACS cert. Chemistry major; GPA 3.1) Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO
Relevant Coursework
§ Statistical Methods of Analysis § General Chemistry I & II (inclusion of labs)
§ Physics for Scientists and Engineers I & II § Analytical Chemistry
(inclusion of labs) § Inorganic Chemistry I & II
§ Calculus for Scientists and Engineers I, II, & III § Organic Chemistry I & II (inclusion of labs)
§ Quantitative Analysis Laboratory § Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory
§ Inorganic Chemistry II Laboratory § Instrumental Analysis (inclusion of lab)
§ Physical Chemistry I & II (inclusion of labs) § Research & Independent Study
EXPERIENCE
Dr. Maciel & Dr. DiVerdi Research Lab January 2014 – Current Fort Collins, CO
Undergraduate Researcher
§ Researching various pre-treatment methods on Sorghum biomass
§ Successfully devised multiple experimental pre-treatment processes
§ Analyzed the complex results through 1D & 2D NMR Spectroscopy and became skilled at NMR
§ Installed an NMR magnet from the ground up and became fluent with Sun Microsystems Spinsight
Dr. Robert Williams Lab January 2013 – May 2013 Fort Collins, CO
Undergraduate Researcher
§ Assisted in synthesizing various natural products and their analogues as potential anti-tumor agents
§ Performed organic synthesis reactions to push the molecules farther into their total synthesis
EMPLOYMENT
C.S.U. Grounds-keeping May 2013 – August 2013 Fort Collins, CO
Oval Zone Grounds Maintainer
§ Maintained the campus to Colorado State University’s high-quality standards
The Pinery Country Club May 2008 – August 2012 Parker, CO
Member Services
§ Advised head staff about golf operations
§ Managed driving range and ensured the accurate functionality at all times
§ Managed golf cart operations and implemented strategies to improve the established procedures
SKILLS
§ § NMR § Chromatography §
UV-Vis Research
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- 1D & 2D Spectra - HPLC, Column
FTIR Multitasking
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GC/MS Quick-Learning
- Structure Elucidation - Flash
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AAS Air-Free Chemistry
- Instrument Maintenance - TLC
References Available