Xin Li
San Jose, CA ***** 423-***-**** acy5ox@r.postjobfree.com
Chemical Engineer
Emerging leader with graduate degree in Chemical Engineering and significant laboratory experience. Knowledgeable about industry standards and methods. Motivated young professional with an aptitude for innovation and creative problem solving. Bilingual (Chinese and English) scientist will learn and adapt quickly, follow direction, and serve internal and external customers thoroughly and professionally.
Highlights of Strengths
Creative Problem Solving
HPLC, NMR, AA, FTIR, GC-MS
Quality Assurance
Exceptional Organizational Skills
Laboratory Equipment Proficiency
Fluent in Chinese and English
Microsoft Office
Collaborative Staff Member
Data Analysis
EDUCATION
Master of Chemical Engineering Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, 2016
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China, 2013
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
Department Dean Scholarship (Two Years) Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
University Academic Second-Class Scholarship Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
Silver Award of Provincial Level Writing Contest Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Chicago, IL, 2014 to 2016
Graduate Student
Studied chemical engineering at one of the most innovative and leading-edge institutions. Participated in state-of-the-art educational research programs.
Key Accomplishments:
Developed a foundation in the fundamental knowledge of chemical engineering.
Engaged in advanced research programs in core competency areas.
Studied Transport Phenomena; Thermodynamics and Chemical Reaction Engineering.
Discussed not only scientific research but also tangential ethical, economic and social issues.
Developed leadership and communication skills.
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Johnson City, TN, 2011 to 2012
Laboratory Assistant
Studied charge transfer across the interface between small aqueous droplet and bulk organic phase.
Key Accomplishments:
Learned how volume affects charge transfer.
Independently conducted testing, completed calculations and presented recommendations to the trial process.
SHANDONG NORMAL UNIVERSITY, Jinan, Shandong Province, China, 2009 to 2011
Laboratory Assistant
Served as primary assistant to professor and manage laboratory inventory.
Key Accomplishments:
Monitored compound synthesis and performed primary data calculation.
Analyzed data and developed observations.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, GALVIN LIBRARY, Chicago, IL, 2014 to 2015
Student Assistant
Assisted with tasks in school library.
Key Accomplishments:
Performed library computer functions.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES, St. George, UT, 10/2013 & 10/2015
Manager (2013) / Head of Chinese Volunteer Delegation (2015)
Managed Chinese Volunteer Delegation, including planning evening concert and celebration of 27th Huntsman World Senior Games.
Arranged delegation publicity and schedules.
Trained volunteers and earned volunteer Gold Medal both years I volunteered.