Michael Raymond Perez
Miami, FL 33157
acxpkp@r.postjobfree.com
Education
Florida International University (FIU), Miami, Florida May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
GPA: 3.15/4.00
Experience
-Laboratory experience in Organic synthesis laboratory under professor Kathleen Rein
oResearch Assistant (1+ year experience)
Set up organic synthesis reactions (alkylation reactions, addition/substitution reactions, and reactions involving propargyl bromide, triethylamine, Methanesulfonyl Chloride, Potassium Phthalimide, and Hydrazine)
Working up of reactions to obtain final products
Purification and identification of products
Interpretation of experimental data
Use and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Work Experience
-Imperial Private Labs, Miami, FL Laboratory Technician February 2016 – November 2016
Assist QC manager in collection and recording of laboratory samples
Perform procedures on collected samples in preparation for Gas Chromatography and High Performance Liquid Chromatography instrumentation analysis
Perform cleaning and maintenance of both laboratory and office environment
Certifications
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) certified
Fire Safety
Environmental Awareness: Parts 1 + 2
Hazardous Waste Recycle
Hazard Communication
Small Spills and Leaks
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Laboratory Safety: The Finer Points
Laboratory Hazard Awareness
HAZWOPER Awareness
EPA: Hazardous Waste Awareness
Safe Use of Fume Hoods
Community Service
Spanish Lake Elementary, Miami, FL Teaching Assistant August 2009 – November 2009
Increased the education quality of children ages 5-13 by creating individual assignments for the students
Provided assistance to teacher by aiding in the arrangement and organization of materials for the classroom on both regular and special occasions, such as holidays and birthdays
Prepared classroom for the following day to allow for better timing of events
Leadership
American Taekwondo Association, Miami, FL Instructor May 2010 – November 2014
Provided assistance to instructors in teaching of the self defense form of Taekwondo
Promoted and aided in the advertisement operations of the karate studio
Aided in belt ceremonies and in Taekwondo demonstrations
Activities/Awards
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient August 2010 - 2015
Delta Epsilon Lota Academic Honor Society Member August 2013 - Present
Burger King Scholars Award Recipient Fall 2013
FIU Leverage Grant Recipient August 2013 – 2015
Skills
Fully proficient in Microsoft Word
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
Highly proficient in multitasking
Highly proficient in time management and organization skills
References
Dr. Kathleen Rein
Phone: 305-***-****
Email: acxpkp@r.postjobfree.com
Profession: Professor
Institution: Florida International University
Dr. Sandra Stojanovic
Phone: 305-***-****
Email: acxpkp@r.postjobfree.com
Profession: Professor
Institution: Florida International University
AJ Dellan
Phone: 305-***-****
Profession: QC Manager
Institution: Imperial Private Labs