Paul A. Sandoval
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(505) 453 – 4429
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
A career in pharmaceutical development focusing on small molecule chemistry. SKILL SUMMARY
• Experience interpreting 1H, 13C NMR, IR, LC-MS, and HPLC/GC
• Skilled troubleshooter
• Strong work ethic and determined attitude
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Chemistry, Northeastern University 12/2015
• 3.4 cumulative GPA
• Focus on Medicinal Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of New Mexico 12/2013
• 3.29 cumulative GPA
• Coursework in general, organic, biological, physical, inorganic and polymer chemistry PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Math and Science Tutor 2016-Present
Self Employed, Newport Beach, CA
• Aided High School and Undergrad students in Algebra, Trig, Calculus, Physics and Chemistry
• Mentored students to help them advance in academia
• Taught the various methods of problem solving and troubleshooting needed for real world applications
Teaching Assistant 2014-2015
Northeastern University Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Boston, MA
• Prepared lesson plans for teaching General Chemistry recitations and labs.
• Assisted in General Chemistry, General Chemistry 2, and General Chemistry for Engineers. Student Research Assistant 2012-2014
University of New Mexico Department of Chemistry
Albuquerque, NM
• Implemented organic synthesis of natural product derivatives as candidates for cancer therapeutic testing
• Synthesized monomers for use in conjugated polymer photovoltaic cells HONORS AND CERTIFICATES
Ann Kahn Memorial Prize in Chemistry 2013
• Awarded for academic success in chemistry
Dr. Thomas Williams Whaley Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry 2012
• Awarded for excellence in research
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member of the UNM chapter of the American Chemical Society 2011-2013
-Vice-President 2012-2013
243rd American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition, Spring 2012 245th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition, Spring 2013 REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST