Laboratory Technician

John P. Davis

**** ***** **** *** *** ● Chicago, IL 60649 ● 773-***-**** ● ******@*******.***

A positive-thinking, results-oriented, high energy person with a strong background in basic research. Possesses superior presentation skills, a passion for excellence, a contagious enthusiasm, strong tenacity & resourcefulness while working. Able to work any hours necessary and will always find a way to get projects done on-time / on-budget.

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry, Chicago State University, Chicago, Illinois. May 2008.

Core Competencies:

Excellent communication skills when identifying, analyzing, and finding solutions to problems or while conversing with colleagues on a given project.

Extremely meticulous while working to limit waste, maximize product and optimize a given procedure to increase completion of subsequent/multiple projects.

Proficient at applying multiple analytical techniques in tandem to characterize a given sample.

Proven ability to if necessary to create new procedures from existing ones within given parameters.

Work Experience:

Horsehead Corporation: (10/26/2015 – 2/23/2016)

-Created a method to optimize the process of better sample procurement from shift to shift.

-Characterization, and data processing of given samples from various areas of the plant to ensure product quality and purity based on concentration levels.

-Performed quantitative analysis using the Eltra/Leco and Xenemetrix to determine the metallurgical percentages of various recycled sources such as iron rich material (IRM), crude zinc oxides (CZO) and others to increase product quality and productivity from shift to shift.

-Reporting results for plant product adjustment based on the metal content percentages.

-Maintained lab area and equipment

Organic & General Chemistry I Tutor: (2/15/05 - 5/18/15)

From home / Chicago State University, Chicago, IL

-Created a stable foundation from which to learn from to maximize test score performance.

-Helped create good learning habits and workarounds to basic learning issues.

S and C Electric Co.

Jeffery Moore & Goran Dgoro (Jan 8, 2012 – June 1, 2012)

Technician position (Temp. Position) Characterization and testing of molded pole units in relation to conductivity based around partial discharge under various environment conditions or general usage.

Chicago State University

Dr. Jones Organic Lab (Dec 13, 2006 – Feb 27, 2009)

Contact information: 773-***-**** Lab Technician, Synthesis of binary and tertiary metallic systems as they apply to fuel cell (PEMFC) catalysis. Presentations of microemulsions: Illinois LS-AMP Student Research Symposium, 2007. Presentation of Binary systems and fuel cell catalysis, CAET conference: 2007. Research is still an ongoing process. (Research protected by the DoD)

Chicago State University

Dr. Duban Organic Lab (May 2005 - April 2006)

Laboratory assistant learned the basics of laboratory procedures and techniques.

Reading journals, lab safety, proper use and clean up of chemicals.

NMR training: preparing the samples & reading the data.

Preparing, Using, & Analyzing TLC plates.

Chicago State University

Dr. Richter / Lesuer Analytical Lab (October 14, 2004 – March 22, 2005)

Laboratory assistant to Heidi Howerton, Grad student. Studied the concentrations of particulate matter in distinct areas of the Chicago land area. Studied how the concentrations are a possible health concern. Using the ICP-MS to calculate the amounts of particulate matter in regards to EPA Standards.

Discipline Strengths:

Most Proficient with: Organic chemistry, Wet chemistry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Infrared Spectroscopy, Transmitting Electron Microscope (TEM), LC 1800 Ultra centrifugation system.

More Proficient with: Analytical chemistry techniques, Ramen Spectroscopy, Thermal Gravitational Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), Fluorescence Analyzer, Graphite Atomic Furnace & Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), X-ray Diffractometer (XRD), Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer (UV-Vis), Sonicator.

Extracurricular Activities:

Chicago State University Chemistry Club, Vice President (2007-2008)

Organic chemistry research, Chicago State University

Affiliations:

American Chemical Society Member

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