Assistant High School
Resume:
Robin F. Sloan
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full time position in an industrial setting utilizing my skills in communication, teaching, instrumentation, and analysis.
EDUCATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS
University of Pittsburgh 2009 - 2013
Master of Science in Chemistry (M.S.) Pittsburgh, PA
GPA 3.8
Lanthanide sensitization in II-VI semiconductor nanocrystals. Synthesis and physical characterization of these particles was performed.
Student honoree at the February 22, 2013 Honors Convocation.
Clemson University 2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.S.) Clemson, SC
Cum Laude
General Chemistry Student of the Year
Vice President of the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, Clemson Chapter
Supplemental Instruction Leader (SI): Tutored 90 voluntary students in general chemistry
Peer-Led Team Learning Leader (PLTL): Tutored and guided students in mandatory sessions to develop problem solving skills.
Michigan State University 2009
Certification in Chemical Engineering East Lansing, MI
Fundamentals in Chemical Engineering I (GPA 4.0).
Other Certifications
National Scholars Honor Society Member 2009
National Society of Forensics Certificate for Forensic Science in DNA Testing 2007
Affiliations and Memberships
Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP) 2009-present
Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) 2012-present
Phi Lambda Upsilon, Vice President, Xi Chapter (PLU) 2010-present
WORK HISTORY
Chemist: PPG Industries, Allison Park, PA 2013-2015
Research Assistant: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 2009-2013
Teaching Assistant: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 2009-2013
Clinical Lab Scientist: Pediatrix Screening/PerkinElmer Genetics, Bridgeville, PA 2007-2008
PLTL Leader: Clemson University Department of Chemistry, Clemson, SC 2005-2006
SI Leader: Clemson University Academic Success Center, Clemson, SC 2005-2006
Supervisor: Thompson Cleaning Services, Delmont, PA 2002-2006
Specialist: AmerAQuick Signs and Banners, North Huntingdon, PA 1999-2007
WORK EXPERIENCE DETAILS
Chemist: PPG Industries, Allison Park, PA July 2013 – May 2015
Develop and analyze anti-corrosive pretreatments for marine tanklinings
Create pretreatment formulations for optimization of coatings adhesion
XRF, air pressurized spraying of coatings, PAPR, PATTI adhesion testing
SEM surface analysis for micron sized crystal analysis
Graduate Research Assistant: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA August 2009- 2013
Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystal structures for use in biological imaging. This mainly consisted of predicting energy level alignments in nanocrystalline materials to determine lanthanide sensitization efficiency.
Instrumentation includes: TEM, XRD, UV-Vis, steady state and time-gated fluorescence, NdYAG laser, XPS.
Electron Microscopy experience: JEOL-200CX TEM, JEOL JSM 6390LV SEM, FEI Morgagni TEM.
Teaching Assistant: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA August 2009 – April 2013
Laboratory instructor for Instrumental Analysis, General Chemistry, and Chemistry for Engineers
o2012 Stafford Award for Excellence as a Graduate Student Teacher
Teach analytical techniques on analytical instrumentation including: HPLC, GC-FID, GC-MS, ICP-AES, ATR-FTIR, Raman, and Fluorescence.
oIn this lab course, I was responsible for each instrument, and to ensure that they functioned, and were properly taken care of. It was my responsibility to do general maintenance on these instruments and troubleshoot with and without software. I dealt with PerkinElmer instrument reps on the phone for things that required a certified instrument technician.
Optimization of novel experimental techniques
oThis included guiding each group of students on writing method files for their projects that controlled instrument parameters necessary for the optimization of their experiment.
Mentor students in experiment design and implementation, as well as increase their communication skills through oral presentations, poster sessions, and written reports.
oMentoring Teaching Assistant for 1st Place Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Poster Presentation
Clinical Laboratory Scientist: PerkinElmer Genetics, Bridgeville, PA March 2007-May 2008
Extensive development of several DNA genotyping assays which included reagent and instrumentation optimization. (PCR cycling conditions, reagent concentration changes, etc.)
Experience with high-throughput automation and liquid handling systems: I wrote and developed new programs and protocols for a back-up system which was a semi-automated liquid handling system as well.
Perform clinical lab tests, procedures and analyses to provide data for the diagnosis and treatment of inborn errors of metabolism in newborns.
Duties include preparing specimens for analysis and organizing tests to be performed, preparing reagents required for lab testing, interpreting test results, maintaining legible work records, and entering findings into the laboratory information system.
Instrumentation and quality assurance calibration.
Aseptic technique experience.
Undergraduate Research Assistant: Clemson University Department of Chemistry under Dr. R. Kenneth Marcus. August 2005 – May 2006
Spring Semester 2006: pH titrations of nylon, polypropylene, and polyester fibers to determine the number of active protonated sites.
Fall Semester 2005: Estrogen separation from water samples using nylon, polypropylene, and polyester fibers as the stationary phase in High Performance Liquid Chromatography.
Spring Semester 2005: Designed an experiment using ICP and AA to determine the calcium levels of foods commonly consumed by college students.
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A Post-synthetic Modification of II-VI Nanoparticles to Create Tb and Eu Luminophores, Prasun Mukherjee, Robin F. Sloan, Chad M. Shade, David H. Waldeck, and Stephane Petoud, J. Phys. Chem. C, 2013, 117, 144**-*****.
Luminescent Sensors for Biological Imaging, R. Sloan, P. Mukherjee, D. Lamont, C. Shade, A. Yingling, S. Petoud and D.H. Waldeck, Kaufman Poster Presentations, 2011
Lanthanide Sensitization in II-VI Semiconductors, R. Sloan, Duke Marine Lab Retreat, 2011
Nanoparticle-based Dyads for Solar to Electric Energy Conversion, Y. Wang, B. Bloom, R. Sloan, M. Wu, P. Mukherjee, L. Wang, and D.H. Waldeck, Bayer Poster Presentations, 2010
Acknowlegedments:
oBenedetti, E.; Kocsis, L. S.; and Brummond, K. M. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2012, 134 (30), 124**-*****
oKocsis, L. S.; Benedetti, E.; and Brummond, K. Org. Lett., 2012, 14 (17), 4430-4433
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY OUTREACH
SciTech and CHS (College in High School): Discussing career opportunities in the sciences and educating local high school students through small discussion groups and laboratory instruction.
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