Bryan W. Samars

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Champaign, IL 61820 Email: adx7hz@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry High School Diploma University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Argo Community High School Experience

Oct. 2022 - present

Mar. 2021 - Aug. 2021

Mar. 2021 - Sept. 2021

July. 2019 - Dec. 2019

Jan. 2019 - May 2019

Aug. 2018 – May 2019

June 2016 – Aug. 2020

QC Lab Technician

International Flavors and Fragrances, Gibson City, Illinois

• Conducted chemical and microbiological analyses on in-process, finished-product, and effluent samples to ensure ISO, safety, and environmental compliance

• Performed maintenance, troubleshooting and routine operation of laboratory instrumentation in an industrial setting

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Everitt Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Designed and carried out experiments to optimize C2C12 myoblast attachment to decellularized cellulose scaffolds and microcarriers in 3D suspension

• Operated with aseptic technique and BSL2 certification for the safe handling of biological material in an academic research environment

Remote Data Entry Assistant

Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation, Champaign, Illinois

• Transcribed and published data in sustainability research to organization sites/archives International Programs in Engineering

University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia

Laboratory Safety Assistant

Roger Adams Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Attained certifications for the safe handling of various laboratory chemicals and equipment

• Worked alongside the Safety and Environmental Compliance Specialist to audit and inventory research laboratories at UIUC

Grand Challenge Learning Student Leadership Board Member University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Was chosen by the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education to conduct focus groups aimed at improving the Grand Challenge Learning Initiative at UIUC Team Member & Sales Associate

Sno Daze Tropical Sno, Bridgeview, IL

• Assisted in the seasonal production and sale of Hawaiian shaved ice and various food items Skills & Awards

• Cell culture and microbiological techniques

• Laboratory techniques including titration, column/thin-layer/gas chromatography, NMR, organic/inorganic synthesis, spectrophotometry, quantitative/qualitative analysis, Gaussian modeling, LIMS data management, LECO protein analyzer

• Eagle Scout

• Illinois State Commendation of Biliteracy in Spanish

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