Research Associate Chemist

Coralie Rose

*** ********* ***** **********, ** *9759

***********@*****.***; ****@****.*******.***

Home: 601-***-**** Office: 662-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To develop and implement analytical methodologies and procedures in support of a quality research program, to perform research, and to assist in reporting and presenting results as a member of an analytical or research team.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Research Associate I (Analytical Techniques Specialist) 02/15 – present

Employer: Institute for Clean Energy Technology, Bagley College of Engineering, Mississippi State University

205 Research Boulevard Starkville, MS 39759

Salary: $42,000, 40 hours per week

Supervisor: Julie Stormo, 662-***-****, may be contacted

Develop methodologies and procedures for novel analytical testing of nuclear grade HEPA filters. Refine and implement analytical techniques, write procedures, design and plan experiments, generate and compile data, process data and prepare reports. Generate internal and external presentations and reports to Department of Energy and other external funding groups. Train colleagues on instruments and techniques. Ensure procedures and research activities adhere to ASME’s Nuclear Quality Assurance -1 (2000/2008/2009) and ASTM, ISO, and TAPPI standards. Modify standard practices and adapt instruments to novel approaches.Perform research in Aerosol Science and Technology to further scientific understanding of the principles of aerosol dynamics. Perform testing on various aerosol test stands. Characterize aerosols with respect to composition, concentration and particle size distribution using instruments utilizing Mie Scattering, diffraction, single particle fluorescence, and aerodynamic particle sizing. Develop aerosol models to predict airborne concentration, particle size distribution, dissemination characteristics, and mass transport and diffusion for various environmental conditions. Validate software and characterize materials. Apply principles, theories, and concepts in Chemistry and demonstrate effectiveness in directing and managing research and technology development.

Research Laboratory Technician, 6/2013- 12/2014

Employer: Scigenesis, LLC

45 Shelby Thames Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Salary: $22 per hour, 40 hours per week

Supervisor: Samuel Lahasky, 504-***-****, may be contacted

Performed research, analyzed data, and presented weekly internal reports and presentations in support of projects documentation. Designed experiments and ensured procedures were within national standards. Prepared formulations and thin films and coatings for use in requested applications, such as multi-mechanistic response driven films and coatings. Characterized polymer systems and nanoparticle- functionalized systems. Performed experiments in emulsion chemistry, microencapsulation of target chemicals, and synthesis. Wrote Standard Operating Procedures and other technical documents, performed literature searches and wrote literature reviews. Performed all testing for product analysis and assisted in development of products and procedures. Maintained and calibrated instruments and equipment. Prepared monthly and quarterly reports and presentations for the Department of Defense Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center.

Research Assistant 08/2012 – 06/2013

Employer: J. Paige Buchanan, The University of Southern Mississippi

118 College Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Salary: $8.15 per hour, 35 hours per week

Supervisor: J. Paige Buchanan, 601-***-****, may be contacted

Performed Research at the Graduate level; coordinated undergraduate projects and maintained and serviced equipment. Wrote and updated Laboratory Management Plan. Wrote, maintained, and updated Standard Operating Procedures. Assisted in writing grant proposals and funding reports. Developed methodology for safer laboratory procedures. Various research foci included: Fullerenes Generation and Application; Asphaltenes and surface interactions with functionalized silicon wafers and self-assembled monolayers; Vitamin A and E levels in transfused versus non-transfused sickle cell anemia patients; and solid phase hydrogenation of fullerenes for sustainable energy. Maintained, updated, and conducted research in plasma arc reactor. Synthesized novel nanomaterials for applications in thin films infusion, photovoltaics, hydrogen storage, electrical, and bioassay research.

Student Research Coordinator 02/2012-08/2012

Employer: Steven A. Stevenson, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Chemistry Department

2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Salary: $400 per month, 40 hour per week

Maintained equipment and designed and aided undergraduate student research projects. Analyzed and presented data in internal meetings. Organized recordkeeping and data storage. Coordinated undergraduate student projects. Performed synthesis and separations research. Performed laboratory management duties and ensured safety procedures in student research.

Laboratory Technician, 08/2009 – 08/2010

Employer: Analytical Separations Laboratory, University of Southern Mississippi, Dr. Steven Stevenson

118 College Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Salary: $7.15 per hour, 20 hours per week

Performed separations of various extracts of endohedral fullerenes and analytical review. Organized laboratory and conducted research in separations techniques and reactions. Aided in performing Mass Spectroscopy analyses. Designed posters and presented research at national conferences.

Research Technician, 2008 - 2010

Employer: SciGenesis LLC

Salary: $9 per hour, 20 hours per week

Supervisor: Kelli Booth 601-***-****, may be contacted

Performed research in polymer organic chemistry and separations. Performed characterizations of various hydrogels using TGA, Viscometry, and Thermal Barrier Testing Apparatus, among other techniques.

Student Laboratory Technician 08/2006 – 05/2008

Employer: Analytical Separations Laboratory, University of Southern Mississippi, Steven Stevenson

118 College Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Salary: $7.15 per hour, 25 hours per week

Performed research in analysis and separations. Completed experimental studies in focus areas. Performed separations using column chromatography, RC-HPLC, and various electron addition reaction techniques. Presented research at national conferences.

Education

The University of Southern Mississippi August – May 2013

Graduate courses in Chemistry and Geochemistry, non-degree seeking

Submitted papers: Exploring interactions of asphaltenes and SAM surfaces for crude oil delivery and processing using XPS and Confocal Microscopy

Synthesis Design for Novel Endohedral Metallofullerenes through Plasma Arc Generator Configuration Redesign

The University of Southern Mississippi December 2012

Bachelor of Science degree, Chemistry

Bachelor of Arts degree, Philosophy

French and Mathematics minors

Undergraduate Theses: Altering Isolation Parameters for TriMetallic Nitride Endohedral Fullerenes: Use of Loading, Silica Dehydration and Solvent Choice to Exploit Reactivity Differences in Sc3N@C80

Who Benefits? The Morality and Self-Interest Conflict as Beneficiary Struggle

Presentations and Publications

Stevenson, S.; Rose, C.B.; Robson, A.A.; Heaps, D.T.; Buchanan, J.P. “Effect of Water and Solvent Selection on SAFA Purification Times for Metallic Nitride Fullerenes” Fullerenes, Nanotubes, and Carbon Nanostructures, 22, 182-189 (2013)

Stevenson, S., Mackey, M.A., Rose, C.B., Maslenikova, J.S., Villarreal, J.R., Mercado, B.Q., Chen, K., Olmstead, M.M., Balch, A.L., “Selective Synthesis, Isolation and Crystallographic Characterization of LaSc2N@Ih-C80, Inorganic Chemistry, 51, 13096-

13102 (2012)

Investigation of Novel Approaches to Purification of Trimetallic Nitride Endohedral Fullerenes, University of Memphis, 2011

Solvent-Mediated, Selective MetalloFullerene Uptake in SAFA Separations, Electrochemical Society, 2009

Effect of Adsorbed Water on SAFA Purification Times for Metallic Nitride Fullerenes, Electrochemical Society, 2008

Investigation of Solvent Type on SAFA Purification Times for Metallic Nitride Fullerenes, Electrochemical Society, 2008

SAFA Separations of Mixed-Metal Rare-Earth Metallic Nitride Fullerenes, Electrochemical Society, 2008

Stability of Metallic Nitride Fullerenes in Electric-Arc Generated Soot, Electrochemical Society 2008

Purification of Rare-Earth Metallic Nitride Fullerenes Using the “Stir and Filter Approach” (SAFA), Electrochemical Society, 2007

Professional Conferences Attended

Electrochemical Society Meetings 32, 33, 34, and 36; 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011

Mississippi Academy of Sciences Conferences, February 2012 and 2013

Association of Writers Programs Conference 2011, Washington, D.C.

University of Memphis Undergraduate Research Symposium, 2011

Mid-South Sculpture Alliance Sculpture Conference 2009, Chattanooga, TN

Fairy Tale Economies 2009, University of Southern Mississippi, National Association of Literary Professionals

Association of Visual Arts Workshop, May 2008

Techniques

Scanning Electron Microscopy with XDS/EDS, Optical Microscopy

Tensile and Compressive Strength Testing Thwing-Albert Vantage Tester and Instron Tester

Kratschmer-Huffman Electric Arc Plasma Reactor

High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (autosampling and manual systems, Waters and Perkin-Elmer with Logger Pro and ChemStations software)

Thermogravimetric Analysis (TA Q5000) and TGA/DTA (PerkinElmer TG/DTA 6300)

VC Optima Contact Angle Goniometer, Thermal Barrier Testing Apparatus for Radiant Heat Flux (TBTA), Emulsion Chemistry, Dynamic Light Scattering, Brookfield Viscometry, Ultraviolet-visible Spectroscopy, CIE Color Systems using Colorimeters and 45/0 Spectrophotometers, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, GC-MS auto systems

H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Ellipsometry

Self-Assembled Monolayer Lattices

Nuclear Quality Assurance -1 Program under ASME (2000 and 2008/9 Addendum)

Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (Condensation Particle Counter and Differential Mobility Analyzer), Aerosol Particle Sizer (TSI), Laser Aerosol Spectrometer (TSI), Laser Photometer

Creaform 3D Imaging Laser Scanner High Resolution (Handy Scan 700) and VXelements software, Pilat V Impactors and Dekati Electrical Low Pressure Impactors

Gilibrator Flow Calibrators, Aerosol Diluter Model 3320A and Aerosol Instrument Manager Software version E, Various Aerosol Generators

Computer Software Skills and Related Safety Coursework

Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint;

LabView; MathCAD; MacIntosh Software such as Numbers, Pages, and Keynote;

LaTex document preparation, Photoshop, and LightRoom, The Geochemists’ Workbench

Radiation Safety in the Laboratory; Laboratory Safety; The Data Scientist Toolbox; Compressed Gas Safety; Developing a Laboratory Management Plan; Grinder and Hand Tools Safety; ACS Style Guide

Professional Memberships and Activities

Electrochemical Society, 2006- 2013; American Chemical Society, 2008-2013;

Association of Visual Artists 2008-2010; Mid-South Sculpture Alliance 2008-2009;

Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) 2010-2013; FirstBook 2009-2010;

Region I Science Fair Judge 2011-2013; DREAM of Hattiesburg, after school tutoring program, 2011-2013; Project SAM (Service Animals of Mississippi) volunteer trainer, 2007-2008;

North Mississippi Great Dane Rescue 2013-2016; Dames for Danes Rescue 2016.

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