Chemist

Jess Sharpe

Summary

My name is Jess Louis Sharpe. I graduated from the University of South Carolina – Columbia in December 2015. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and am looking to apply my skills in a chemical lab setting.

Education

2011-2015 University of South Carolina Columbia, SC

Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

GPA of 3.35

Academic Lab Experience

Physical, Analytical and Forensic Chemistry

Learned to perform FT-IR, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry and UV-Vis.

Learned to interpret all such spectra.

Learned about the different effects of drugs on the body.

Work Experience

Fall 2015 SLED* Columbia, SC

Intern

Observed toxicologists performing GC/MS, headspace GC, ELSIA, etc.

Learned proper procedure for testing criminal evidence for a variety of drugs.

Followed cases from receipt, to testing, to the final calculations and the report.

2014-present CVDC** Columbia, SC

Lab Tech I

Trained to perform AI PCR.

Assistant to the Quality Manager in maintaining the quality system.

Performed internal audits.

Prepared various media for lab use.

Created/revised standard operating procedures for lab work.

Assisted pathologist in performing autopsies on animals.

Performed data entry using USA LIMS.

Supervised after-hours employees.

Performed specific lab cleaning.

Handled lab samples in specified manner.

Skills/Experience

Proficient in Microsoft office.

Ability to function in a chemical lab.

Hazardous Material certification.

Necessary written and oral communication skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

*South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

**Clemson Veterinary Diagnostic Center

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