B.S. Chemistry
Muskingum University
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Well-disciplined, enthusiastic, safety-oriented chemist seeking employment as Lab Technician/Analyst with long-term career potential.
EDUCATION
Muskingum University, New Concord, OH 43762
Chemistry, Bachelors of Science
Graduated: May 2015 GPA: 3.0
Instrumentation Skills:
Extensive background in the use of various instrumental analysis methods which includes FTIR, GCMS, GC with headspace sampler, NMR, DSC, UV/Vis spectrometer, and TGA.
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Experimental Lab Skills:
Substantial background with the safe practice of multiple laboratory skills such as:
-Titration
-Simple and fractional distillations
-Quantitative solution preparation
-Solution pH measurement
-Ion exchange chromatography
-Literature research
Additional Skills:
-Skilled in independent execution of work in chemistry laboratory setting
-Maintaining a clean and safe laboratory setting
-Successfully contribute to group work as both a team leader and team member
-Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Laboratory Technician 5/2015-Present
Currently working in the dispersion science laboratory at PPG Industries. The duties include making and testing paint products before they are approved for production. Once at production, the dispersion science lab oversees the large-scale process to make paint.
Muskie Fellowship Summer Research Internship 6/2014 to 8/2014
Worked with faculty in the chemistry and geology departments investigated the chemical properties and the gas capacity of Marcellus Shale. Responsibilities for this internship included: literature research, experimental design, experimental procedures and analysis, weekly conferences with the Geology Department, presentation of findings, and documenting the research so others may continue.
CHEM 454, Chemistry Senior Seminar and Literature Research Fall Semester 2014
CHEM 455, Chemistry Senior Seminar and Laboratory Research Spring Semester 2015
In the fall semester, prepared a National Science Foundation style grant proposal on a self-developed research project in the area of controlled delivery of drug molecules in simulated physiological systems using Metal-Organic Framework Compounds. Currently carrying out the proposed project.
CHEM 355, Advanced Laboratory Spring Semester 2014
Investigation of the catalytic effects of the transition metal coordination compound ferrocene in gunpowder.
Summer Employment
The Lakes Golf and Country Club 04/2009 to 08/2015
Seasonally employed as a lifeguard and manager at the Lakes Golf and Country Club in Westerville, OH. This job required certifications through the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and AED. As a lifeguard my duties consisted of patron surveillance, maintaining a safe and clean pool, and responding to emergencies. As a manager my duties consisted of balancing pool chemistry, organizing lifeguard rotations and safety inspections, being the lead decision maker in emergencies, and being the head of patron interactions.
Activities and Honors
- Ferrocene catalyst research project presented at the 2014 Bradford Colloquium at Muskingum University on April 24, 2014
- Marcellus shale research project presented at the 2014 Fall Internship and Research Forum at Muskingum University on October 29, 2014
- Ferrocene catalyst research project presented at the Central Regional Meeting for the American Chemical Society in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on October 31, 2014
- Co-author for work being presented at Geological Society of America Southeastern Section Annual Meeting on March 19th, 2015
- Abstract accepted for the presentation of MOF drug delivery research at the Ohio Academy of Science annual meeting on April 11th, 2015
- American Chemical Society student group (3 years) and Geology Club (2 years)
- Four year Varsity letter winner in football
- Brother of the M.A.C.E Club (local fraternal organization, 4 years)
- Awarded and maintained Academic Scholarship from Muskingum University (2011-2015)
B.S. Chemistry
990 Dale Ford Rd. Delaware, OH 43015
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Reference List
- Deepamali Perera, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Muskingum University
199 Stormont Street
New Concord, OH 43762
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Dr. Perera was my academic advisor and professor at Muskingum University.
- Paul Szalay, Chair of Chemistry Department- Professor of Chemistry
Muskingum University
199 Stormont Street
New Concord, OH 43762
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Dr. Szalay was my professor and research advisor for work completed in CHEM 454 and CHEM 455, seminar research.
- Raymond Rataiczak, Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Hygiene Officer - Division Coordinator Science - Summer School Instructor - Research Advisor - Chair of Informatics
Muskingum University
199 Stormont Street
New Concord, OH 43762
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Dr. Rataiczak was my professor as well as the chemistry advisor for my summer internship at Muskingum University.
- Douglas Sadler, Club Manager
The Lakes Golf and Country Club
6740 Worthington Rd.
Westerville, OH 43082
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Doug was the club manager for the country club pool where I worked as a lifeguard and pool manager during the summers.