Assistant Technician

Brittany Kish

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Osceola, Indiana 46561 ********.****@*****.***

Laboratory Knowledge of Schlenk line air sensitive techniques

Skills: Basic knowledge of dry box air and moisture sensitive techniques

Skilled in common analytical and synthetic bench-top techniques

Understanding of 1H NMR, UV-Vis and MS

Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Education: 18 Graduate Credits in Inorganic Chemistry, August 2009 – August 2011

Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

GPA, 3.0

Courses taken included:

Inorganic Spectroscopy

Transition Metal Chemistry

Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis

Structure, Function and Spectroscopy of Metal Ions in Biological Systems

Fundamentals of Materials Chemistry

Research in Inorganic Chemistry

Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, May 2009

Indiana University South Bend, South Bend, Indiana

GPA, 3.4

Courses taken include:

Organic Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Chemical Instrumentation

Inorganic Chemistry

Biochemistry

Laboratory Research Assistant, November 2009-August 2011

Experience: Indiana University Department of Chemistry, Bloomington, Indiana

• Performed air and moisture sensitive small molecule synthesis utilizing Schlenk line and Dry Box techniques

• Performed purification techniques such as column chromatography and thin layer chromatography

• Analyzed products of synthesis and purification with 1H NMR

• Developed novel synthetic procedures using primary literature

• Maintain organized records of syntheses and results

Buffer Technician, January 2009-July 2009

Enzyme Research Laboratories, South Bend, Indiana

• Prepared and stored buffer solutions for use in enzyme activity assays

• Utilized column chromatography to purify impure samples

• Analyzed samples using UV-Vis spectroscopy with emphasis on extinction coeffient properties

• Used large scale laboratory techniques such as extraction and centrifugation

• Carefully maintained documentation of prepared buffer solutions

Teaching Associate Instructor, August 2009-August 2011

Experience: Indiana University Department of Chemistry, Bloomington, Indiana

• Supervised and helped students with laboratory techniques such as titration, extraction, solution preparation, dilutions and in-laboratory calculations

• Supervised and assisted students with instrumental analysis utilizing liquid, salt plate and KBR pellet FT-IR spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy and solution calorimetry

• Led discussions of class material in recitation sessions

• Held office hours outside of class for student questions

• Graded and kept careful records of student grades on exams, quizzes, worksheets and lab reports

Chemistry and Math Tutor, August 2005-May 2009

Indiana University South Bend, South Bend, Indiana

• Tutored and led discussions of introductory, general, and organic chemistry to individual students

• Tutored and led discussions of basic mathematics, pre-algebra, algebra and pre-calculus

• Occasionally led informal group study sessions of these topics for students

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