Analytical chemist and analytical biochemist

Hien Le

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Objective Seeking an entry level position as an associate scientist, which would allow me to utilize my

knowledge in biochemistry and bring success to the organization .

Education M.S. in Chemistry, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA Spring 2014

GPA: 3.72

Thesis: The determination, quantification, and analysis of organic nitrogen compounds in

Alaskan North Slope Diesel

B.S. in Chemistry and Biochemistry, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, May 2012

GPA: 3.48

A.S. in Science, Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun, VA August 2010

GPA: 3.80

Skills

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GC-MS & SPME-GC/MS Analysis Expert in Math

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IR & UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Titration Techniques

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Environmental Monitoring Problem-solving skills

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Wet Chemistry Techniques Microsoft Office Suit

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PCR & DNA isolation HPLC system

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-Excellent technical writing skills

Internship Associate Scientist, Northern Virginia Water & Soil Conservation District, Fairfax VA

(01/14-Present)

- Helped to design several educational programs for high school students with the purpose of teaching

them how to maintain a green and healthy environment around Fairfax.

- Provided assistance on various outdoor projects which help to balance our ecological system.

- Wrote and published articles to update the change in our regulation on stormwater (the stormwater

management ordinance 2014).

Experience Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, GMU-Fairfax VA, (01/12-01/14)

- Provided research assistance on various analytical projects that involved the analysis of African Oil in

order to identify compounds that could potentially be used to develop alternative fuels

- Operated and maintained GC/MS, rotary evaporator, and NMR to quantify nitrogen compound in oil

- Performed analytical chemistry test such as HPLC, GC/MS, and Titrations.

- Contributed to ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques.

- Run experiments using acid extraction and adsorption techniques to extract the organo-nitrogen

compounds

- Taught 2 undergrad students serial dilution techniques and supervised them when needed.

- Developed and maintained an organized lab report.

Undergrad Research Assistant, Department of Biochemistry, GMU-Manassas VA

(06/11-12/11)

- Provided research assistance on drug development project that involved the identification and

differentiation of volatile metabolites from feces samples between normal and alcoholic diseased patients.

- Experienced using instrumentation such as SPME-GC/MS to isolate volatile metabolites from feces

samples.

- Experienced and knowledge of computer interfaced analytical instruments

- Prepared sample upon SPME-GC/MS testing.

Leadership/ Volunteer, Fairfax County Stream Monitoring Workshop (2013-Present)

Involvement Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (August 2009 -Present)

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