Technician Lab

Michael Swimley

***** * ****** **, *** *** • Lakewood, CO, 80228

406-***-**** • acxc8r@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Analytical Chemist professional with 4.5 years experience in wet chemistry and organic sample prep, AA, ICP-OES, XRF, HPLC-MS, GC, method development, analytical QC and QA.

Work Experience

Laboratory Associate CMT Laboratories, CO Mar 2016 - Present

Cannabinoid and VOC analysis via HPLC and HS-GC-FID

Perform QC and generate analytical reports

Troubleshoot and repair of HPLC and GC

Laboratory Analyst Gobi Analytical, Wheat Ridge, CO Sept 2015 - Mar 2016

HPLC-MS/MS method development for pesticide residues in cannabis and cannabis concentrated material

Operated and maintained a HPLC-MS/MS, including troubleshooting and repair

Routine sample preparation of samples for cannabinoids and residual solvents

Analytical Chemist Hazen Research, Inc., Golden, CO Sept 2012 - Dec 2015

Maintained a wave dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer

Developed analytical methods using X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy

Developed and improved on analytical methods to increase sample throughput

Trained new hires on XRF theory and sample preparation

Performed various wet chemical analyses including but not limited to solid and liquid samples for AAS, ICP-OES, and WDXRF using acid digestions and fusions.

Internship Hazen Research, Inc., Golden, CO May 2012 – Sept 2012

Chemical Inventory Management

Assisted with pilot scale engineering projects

Undergraduate Research Montana Tech of the University of Montana 2010 - 2012

Grew and maintained a healthy human epithelial lung cell line

Prepared PBS and bovine serum to cultivate human epithelial lung cell line

Grew and maintained a healthy E. Coli strain

Qualitatively determined cellular oxidation via fluorometric spectroscopy

Determined if Opuntia Ficus anti-oxidants prevented oxidation caused by hexavalent chromium

Teaching Aid, Montana Tech of the University of Montana 2009 - 2010

General Chemistry Lab

Education

B.S., Chemistry, Montana Tech of the University of Montana, Butte, Mt 2008 – 2012

Research Advisor: Dr. Katie Hailer

Senior project: Fluorometric analysis of oxidation in human epithelial lung cells.

Course work: Organic Chemistry I & II, Biochemistry I & II, Physical Chemistry – Quantum Mechanics, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology

Performed PCR, gel electrophoresis, recombinant DNA, and protein purification

Performed qualitative analysis of microbes through various techniques such as Gram staining, agar diffusion, Schaeffer-Fulton stain, and microscopy

Honors and Certifications

Short Course in Modern X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry, 2013 & 2014

Western University, ON, Canada

Affiliations

American Chemical Society (ACS), member 2011 - present

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