VIVIANA SCOCCO
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New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Email: *************@*****.***
Chemist
An accomplished Chemist and Educator credited with combining scientific education and leadership expertise in order to create educational environments with high levels of morale and satisfaction. Expertise in research, quality control, and effective analytical techniques. Highly accomplished in leadership and team building roles.
Skills and Techniques
General Laboratory Instrumentation
Analytical Techniques -GC-MS, HPLC
Fluorescence Spectrophotometer
Bilingual (English-Spanish)
Molecular Imprinting - Sensor
Quality Control
Research & Development
Software - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ChemDraw
Reporting & Informing
Strategic Analysis
Data Management
Education & Instruction
Professional Experience
TANGRAM COMPANY, LLC., HOLTSVILLE, NY 2015 - 2015
Lab Chemist (Temporary)
Perform wet chemistry to include (iron, heavy metals, loss on drying..etc)
Experienced in analytical balance, ph meter, volumetric dilutions, and particle size analysis.
Maintain laboratory notebooks and document all data accurately
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, Queens, NY 2012 – Present
Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry Department
Consistently demonstrates teaching excellence and thorough knowledge of curriculum.
Proactively monitors student academic progress and attendance; counsels pupils when issues arise.
Develops and utilizes a variety of materials and methods in order to achieve and exceed curriculum goals.
Research, Chemistry Department 2010 – 2014
Handling of advanced lab equipment to create and improve scientific processes.
Safely examined compounds to determine how they interacted with other chemicals. Synthesis techniques.
Helped improve every day human life by providing practical applications to findings.
CENTER OF MERCY AT ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA, Hicksville, NY 2000 – 2008
Coordinator of Educational programs
Worked effectively with educators and administrators to provide structured, safe, and positive teaching and learning environments.
Responsible program development and implementation; developed plans for programs, monitored progress, assured adherence and evaluated performance with positive reinforcement techniques.
Education & Certification
Master of Science, Chemistry, St. John’s University, Queens, NY
Pharmacy Technician Certificate, The School of Pharmacy Technology, Atlanta, GA
Special studies in Chemistry, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry Education, Escuela Normal de Profesores Alejandro Carbo, Cordoba, Argentina
Key Skills Assessment
Time and Data Management – Proactive dedication to compiling and organizing data in order to increase productivity. Ability to multi-task while remaining detail and deadline oriented.
Leadership & Team Building – Committed to successfully building academic teams and leading down positive, productive paths through the exchange of knowledge, experience, and common goals.
Other Experience
oPresented poster on “Effect of a Fluorophore on Bovine Serum Albumin Using Molecular Imprinting Process”, at The Eastern Analytical Symposium & Exposition November 2013.
oPresented poster on “Molecular Imprinted Fluorescence Sensor for Dibenzothiophene (DBT) Detection,” at The American Chemical Society National Meeting August 2012.
oAttended several conferences in New York and New Jersey related for sensor development and application.
oParticipated in various workshops and conferences in Argentina related to chemistry and physics education and the progress of science in general.
Volunteer Work
Spanish Instructor, Westbury Senior Center, Westbury, NY
Religious Education Instructor, St. Brigid’s Church, Westbury, NY