Chemist

Location:

Austin, TX

Salary:

Posted:

August 26, 2016

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Eduardo Dominguez-Arroyo

M 512-***-**** **************@*****.***

ACADEMIC PREPARATION

B.S. in Chemistry

Saint Edward’s University, Austin, Texas

Related Coursework: Analytical Chemistry with Lab, Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab, Chemical Instrumentation Lab, Advanced Synthesis and Structural Determination Laboratory, Thermodynamics and Kinetics, Quantum Mechanics & Spectroscopy, Structural Inorganic Chemistry, General Chemistry I and II with Lab, Biochemistry I, Biology I and II with Lab, Molecular Biology, Microbiology with Lab, Physics I and II with Lab, Calculus I, II and III

Biology Apparatuses and Techniques

Polymerase Chain Reaction with VNTR analysis, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Kirby Bauer Plating, Gram Staining, Protein Purification, Isolation Techniques and Selective Media for Bacteria

Computer Skills and Programs

LaTeX Document Preparation System, Google Apps Script, KaleidaGraph, Python, vi Editor, Visual Molecular Dynamics (VMD), AMBER Molecular Dynamics, LAMMPS, Qt-Grace, Fetch, Unix

Chemistry Apparatuses and Techniques

Ultra-violet Visible Spectroscopy (Cary 500), Fluorescence Spectroscopy (Shimadzu RF-5301PC), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (Perkin-Ekmer 2280), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (Varian Saturn 2100T), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (Beckman System Gold), Separatory Funnel Extraction, Solid Phase Extraction (Discovery® SPE tube), Dry Nitrogen Glove Box Technique

Advisors: Tricia Shepherd, Ph.D

RESEARCH

“Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Water Transport Through Carbon Nanotubes with Defects.” Research of water diffusion through single wall carbon nanotubes. Molecular dynamics simulations used to determine the effects of water diffusion through carbon nanotubes with structural defects. Undergraduate research project under Dr. Tricia Shepherd at Saint Edward’s University. Fall 2014 – Present.

“Bacterial Growth inhibition by Plant Extracts. ”

Developing a method to observe the inhibition of bacterial growth in different plant extracts provided by the American Institute of Science.

PRESENTATIONS, PAPERS, & PROJECTS

“Molecular Dynamics of Water Diffusion Through Carbon Nanotubes with Defects”.

14th Annual Mercury Consortium on Undergraduate Computational Chemistry

Poster presentation at the Brother Lucian Blersch Science Symposium at Saint Edward’s University. Fall 2015.

Senior Research presentation at Saint Edward’s University. Spring 2016.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

After School Tutor, Zenith Learning Center. August 2012 – October 2014

Preparing lessons for the day and tutoring for grades 2-6 on different subjects. I was in charge of a class of 25 students ranging in ages.

Teaching Assistant for Laboratories, Chemistry, Saint Edward’s University. January 2015 – May 2016

Preparing reagents, assuring proper disposal and chemical instrumentation for lab sessions, assisting undergraduate students in the performance of their coursework and experiments, and grading student work.

Courses include: General Chemistry Lab, Organic Chemistry I Lab, Organic Chemistry II Lab, Analytical Chemistry

Teaching Assistant for Lectures, Chemistry, Saint Edward’s University. August 2015 – Present

Helped organizing web pages for Analytical and General Chemistry Lecture

Assisted in grading and preparing material for lectures.

Phlebotomy Certification, Austin Community College.

Completed phlebotomy program and obtained certification allowing me to work in pathology laboratories. I have trained and worked in CPL, Clinical Pathology Laboratories.

Pharmacy Tech Certification Summer 2011-2014

HONORS / AWARDS

Dean’s List. Fall 2014 – Present. Saint Edward’s University.

Welch Foundation Research Scholar. Summer 2015. Saint Edward’s University

Transfer Scholar Award. Saint Edward’s University

Phi Theta Kappa. Fall 2012-Present. Austin Community College.

National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Saint Edward’s University.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Spanish. Native proficiency with reading and writing ability. Taught by parents and have practiced in travel and with family.

INVOLVEMENT AND SERVICE

American Chemical Society: Member and officer of the American Chemical Society Student Affiliate Chapter at Saint Edward’s University. Worked to promote the field of Chemistry to the Saint Edward’s University student body and local community by organizing professional seminars, opportunities for volunteer service, and social events.

2015-16 Club Officer – Secretary

2014-15 Club Officer – Member

St. David’s Hospital Volunteer

Volunteer in assisting nurses and unit clerks in the neonatal intensive care unit 2012- present

Additional Activities:

Academy of Science, American Medical Students Association, Circle K, GlobeMed

References

Lissette A. Curry, PhD

oChemistry Lab Coordinator/ Chemical Safety Officer at St. Edward’s University

oEmail: *******@*********.***

oPhone: 512-***-****

Mary A. Kopecki-Fjetland, PhD