Engineer

Ian Pegler

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Chemical/Biological Engineering

Creative, skilled, and ambitious Chemical Engineering candidate with a demonstrated track record of applying educational and intern project engineering concepts, as well as real world experience. Skilled in project coordination, data collection/analysis, process design, technical writing, and laboratory testing. Actively pursuing an entry-level chemical or biotech engineering opportunity. Fluent in English and conversational Japanese.

Technology: ICP-OES, MathCAD, WinLab, SolidWorks, SuperPro Designer, and MS Office Suite

“Ian demonstrates mature and sound judgment when making lab improvements.” “Quality is above average and very well informed, he seldom requires assistance.” – Performance Review

Education / Certifications

University of Colorado, Boulder

Bachelor of Science: Chemical and Biological Engineering/Minor: Japanese – GPA 3.58/4.00

Engineer-in-Training – Apr 2012 to Present

Skill Summary

Process Design Biology Cellular Biology Laboratory Technician Environmental Testing Improve Efficiencies

Utilize QC Techniques for Accuracy Streamline Lab Processes Excel Spreadsheets Project Coordination

Chemistry Horticulture Testing/Analysis Measure Metal Concentrations in Water ICP-OES Technical Writing

Professional Experience

2013 to Present: Colorado Analytical Laboratories Inc, Brighton, CO

– Laboratory Technician

Leverage chemical and biological engineering knowledge to complete water and soil environmental testing and analysis of samples received by the public, using multiple wet chemistry tests, all performed and completed under tight timelines.

Utilize various methods including digestion, filtration, and spectrophotometry; operate optical emission spectrometer to pinpoint metal concentrations.

Test up to 100 samples daily and utilize QC techniques ensuring each test is completed following stringent quality and accuracy standards.

Streamline processes including technology utilization and Excel programming to research sample properties.

2012 to 2013: Amgen, Inc. /Alpha Professional Resources, Longmont, CO – Entry Level Chemical Engineer

Provided project assistance and support including system document database administration and critical document auditing initiatives maintaining process consistency; reduced backlog from 30% completion to 99% during tenure.

Analyzed maintenance work orders for systems and provided key recommendation for optimal improvement.

Jan-May 2012: University of Colorado at Boulder, CO – Aviation Biofuel Engineering Design Project

Led team in process design of jet fuel development from algae biomass for Boeing; modeled entire process using Excel to document resolution of mass and energy balances; identified process was not economically feasible.

May-Jul 2010: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH – Intern/NSF Research for Undergraduates

Synthesized thermally-responsive films using supramolecular chemistry as an intern including organic chemistry techniques, filtration, purification, and identification of chemicals achieved moderate success in adding long-range order to polymer.

Aug-Dec 2007: University of Colorado at Boulder, CO – Freshman Engineering Project

Modeled, developed, and tested a skateboard attachment that improved steering and received patent offers for the invention; Won People’s Choice at the CU 2007 Engineering Expo.

Volunteerism/Leadership: May-Aug 2011: Disaster Relief in Japan / Coverage Worldwide

Streamlined orientation materials for relief teams arriving from overseas and aided Samaritan’s Purse in removing debris, repairing houses, and delivery of supplies to area victims.

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