SHAVONNE LOVELACE

TUCKER, GA ***** acurbo@r.postjobfree.com 912-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Laboratory Chemists offering expertise in Good Laboratory Practice requirements and procedures. Skillfully uses standardized chemical extraction methods and analytical results documentation for final study records. Assistant with 6 years’ experience in quality control and quality assurance.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Separation and Purification Techniques Wet Chemistry

Trained in lab safety Distillation

Analytical Thinker Argon Gas Glove Box

High Performance Liquid Chromatography Gas Chromatography

Raman Spectroscopy Scanning Electron Microscopy

Lithium-Ion Battery production Organizational Skills

Tuning and Calibration for Quantitative Analysis Self Starter

Measurements Microbiology

pH Calibration Carbonization

EXPERIENCE

RESEARCH ASSISTANT GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

AUGUST 1, 2015 – MARCH 24, 2016

Assisted a certified chemistry professor in the research of improving the energy capacity of Lithium-Ion batteries. Created cathode and anode membranes from various active materials, binders, and conductive additives. Carbonized membranes and constructed batteries in an air sensitive glove box. Performed multiple test on the membranes to determine their efficiency. Test included Thermogravimetric Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-Ray Diffraction, Raman Spectroscopy, and Transmission Electron microscopy.

GRADUATE LABORATORY ASSISTANT GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

AUGUST 1, 2014 - DECEMBER 31, 2015

Analyzed organic and inorganic compounds to determine their chemical properties. Conducted quality control tests and directed test procedures. Organized lab test solutions, compounds, and reagents. Routinely calibrated scales to minimize leakage due to calibration errors. Interpreted test results and developed nonstandard tests. Determined the identity and content in drinking water, waste water and surface waters. Recorded test results using a variety of chemistry-specific software programs. Maintained compliance with the DEC and EPA. Operated wet methods and instrumentation analysis. Operated and maintained analytical instruments such as FTIR, GC, and Calorimeter.

EDUCATION

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, STATESBORO, GA

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED PHYSICAL SCIENCE MAY, 8 2015

3.42 GPA

Emphasis in Environmental Science

Coursework:

Environmental Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Water Quality. Public Health, Project Management, Green Chemistry, Biostatistics, Technical Writing, Scientific Inquiry and Ethics

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, STATESBORO, GA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY MAY 12, 2012

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