Laboratory Skills
Argonaut Quest ***
Biotage Horizon Flash Chromatography
Gel Columns
Column Chromatography
GC/MS Chromatography (HP 6890)
pH
HPLC
Titrations
Autoclave
Pipetting
Atomic Absorption
Small Molecule
UV-Vis
ICP
SciFinder
Polymers
Extractions
Computational Chemistry
Degrees Brix
Wet Chemistry
Manufacturing/Assembly
Multi-step Synthesis
Good Lab Practices/Quality Control
ChemDraw 7.0
TLC
Purification
MS Office Suite
Work Experience
Patheon/Advanced Testing Laboratory January 2016 - April 2016
Solution prep making Mobile Phases and Diluent for analyst and HPLC (Waters and Algient instrument) testing of various pharmaceuticals clients for reaction time for time released capsules and non-time released capsules. Overseeing & organizing, and Administrative paperwork for the columns for various HPLC’s in the lab. Troubleshooting various solutions mobile phases and diluents to reach client specific goals for the reaction time in the HPLC
MGP/Kelly Services May 2015-July 2015
Quality Control Chemist testing various Whiskey and Bourbon using (Waters and HP) HPLC. Testing various sugar levels (Sucrose, Glucose and Maltose) with HPLC. Testing various alcohol levels and by-products for re-sell by using volatile and non-volatile methods using heat and Chemicals, mixing and set-up different whiskeys and bourbons for taste testing from other clients
US Peroxide May 2014 – July 2015
Field Chemist/Quality Control for Dayton Waste treatment Plant to test Peroxide and Sulfide levels at the Dayton Waste treatment plant using the LaMotte field Kit and odalogs, and to oversee delivery of Peroxide and prepare weekly reports to both client and management. Calibrate instruments and troubleshoot various problems with
Cargill February 2015 - April 2015
Quality Control Lab technician testing oils and sauces for the food industry using viscosity, pressure, moisture, fat, Brix, acid and salt, gathering raw and finished products from the assembly line for quality testing.
Sunstar Engineering July 2014 - October 2014
Quality Control Lab technician testing sealers and Underbodies for the automotive industry using viscosity, pressure, tensile strength, gathering raw and finished products from the assembly line for quality testing.
Research/Work Experience
Wright State University August 2008 – January 2014
Research Assistant to Dr. Daniel Ketcha
Preparation of isatin building blocks for tau specific binding agents in Alzheimer’s
N-Alkylation of oxindoles/isatin
Testing all reaction using HP HPLC and IVR
Study of caspase inhibitors as Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radioligands
Set up an automated three-step process using the Quest system
Testing all reaction using HP HPLC and IVR
Study of Click Chemistry
Set up an automated two-step process using the Quest system
Testing all reaction using HP HPLC and IVR
Education
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry - ACS Certified August, 2013
Wright State University, Dayton Ohio
Rewards and Achievements
Laser Safety Certified September 2012
American Chemical Society August 2012-Present
Wright State University Chemistry Club August 2012- Present
Wright State University Student Activities Board August 2010-June2011
ChemFest, Dayton Ohio October 2013-2014