ANDREW SINNOTT

Miami, FL · 305-***-****

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EDUCATION

**** – 2023

CHEMISTRY BS, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

• Honors College Student (GPA: 3.450)

• Relevant Education: Organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, physical chemistry, advanced organic chemistry, bio-organic chemistry EXPERIENCE

JUN 2023 - PRESENT

CHEMIST, USPHARMA LTD

• Tasked with operating and maintaining HPLCs for precise chemical analysis to identify and quantify substances, ensuring accurate results for research purposes.

o Utilizing Agilent’s OpenLab software for assessing and interpreting critical chromatographic information.

• Performed quality control checks on products, processes and instrumentation to assure adherence to industry standards and maintain high levels of quality and consistency.

• Calibrated laboratory instruments regularly to maintain accuracy and consistency in measurements for reliable experimental outcomes.

o pH meters, balances, KFT Ti-Touch, dissolution apparatus

• Contributed to research and development projects by conducting method validation on several different analytical protocols adhering to USP standards.

• Produced a wide variety of solutions, buffers, and mixtures utilized in the lab for multiple experiments. o Became comfortable with precise weighing, pipetting, heavy lifting, practicing safety protocol.

• Consistently tasked with preparing sample solutions for various types of analyses, mainly via HPLC, by strictly following the validated method or protocol given.

• Entrusted with producing detailed documentation all experimental procedures, as well as solution preparation, equipment maintenance/calibration/standardization, and any sample/standards received in the lab. o Also obliged with reviewing peer-produced documentation and correcting where necessary.

• Responsible for training new hires on procedures and protocols essential for performing in the laboratory.

• Became proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for organizing experimental data and references.

APR 2022 – MAY 2023

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

• Pursued the efficient amine-functionalization of silica nanoparticles for effective drug delivery. o Presented Research at the 2023 FURC at St. Thomas University.

• Independently tasked to analyze nanoparticles for size and zeta potential information via DLS Zetasizer. o Other lab procedures included: reflux reactions, dialyses, HPLC

• Produced calibration curves using concentration values and absorbance readings from spectrophotometer/fluorometer.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities by instructing undergraduate students new to protocol. FEB 2018 – 2023

MEAT DEPARTMENT CLERK, PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS

• Kept an organized and clean workstation superseding company standards when handling food products and equipment.

• Unloaded heavy shipments of meats and products to transfer to proper storage area; checked in delivery manifest to account for product.

• Maintained premiere customer relations and provided quality service at all times. CERTIFICATIONS

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Environmental Awareness - 2022

• Fire Safety - 2022

• Safe Use of Fume Hoods - 2022

• Small Spills and Leaks - 2022

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Laboratory - 2022

• Laboratory Hazard Awareness - 2022

• Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) – 2022

• EPA: Hazardous Waste Awareness - 202

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