Kristofer Wright

Home: * ***** ****** ****, ******** NJ, 07016

Cell: 503-***-**** Email: bru4mj@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Career working in advanced laboratory testing working with. Willing to travel and/or relocate at personal expense.

Education

B.S. Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis OR (June 2010)

• Option, Environmental Chemistry

B.S. Microbiology, Oregon State University, Corvallis OR (June 2010)

• Minor, Environmental and Molecular Toxicology

Honors Diploma, St. Helens High School, St. Helens, OR (2006)

Relevant Experience

• Successfully conducted the synthesis and characterization of aluminum acetyl acetanoate lab experiment, which was the first time it worked in University’s history.

• Worked on preparation of samples, blanks and standards for qPCR analysis, which involved application of previously developed fecal markers for forensic analysis of point source contamination for a University client.

• Communicated and demonstrated scientific concepts to OMSI visitors; researched new lab experiments; stocked, stored, and prepared lab materials; performed lab cleanup and maintenance; and held MSDS certification to handle, utilize and store chemicals.

• Understanding of scientific principles and practices and use of established methodology, processes and equipment to analyze complex samples, including: GC/MS, FTIR, UV, rapid biochemical assay, PCR, basic microbial diagnostics, ELISA, chemical characterization, analytical procedure and methodology, and bulk synthesis/derivatives of complex analytes.

• Experience writing business and technical reports and documenting lab test results.

• Extensive use of MS Office applications.

Work History

• Oregon State University, café supervisor (9/07–present), Corvallis, OR

• Residence Hall Floor Representative, (9/06-6/07, 9/09-6/10), Corvallis, OR

• Kroger Grocer, courtesy clerk (6/07–9/08, college breaks), Castle Pines, CO

• St. Helens High School, sports statistician (2/06-6/06), St. Helens, OR

• Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, chemistry lab asst. (6/03-1/06), Portland, OR

Work Ethic and Values

• Genuine passion for science, engineering and technology

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new situations in a team environment

• Strong attention to detail, quality of work and innovative ways of doing things

• Dedicated, dependable “can do” employee focused on doing the best job possible

• Quest for knowledge and an avid reader

• Volunteered 600+ community service hours over the last seven years (Key Club, American Red Cross, Oregon Beach Cleanup)

Awards

• State of Oregon Student of Merit Award in Science

• Outstanding Student in Language Arts (High School Senior)

Professional Organizations

• American Chemistry Society (Junior Member) since 2007

• Engineers Without Borders since 2007

References

• Vincent Gallager, Dishroom Supervisor, 541-***-****, call: 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

• Dr. Christine Pastorek, Head Advisor: Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, e-mail: bru4mj@r.postjobfree.com, or Call: 541-***-**** during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.

• Dr. Linda Bruslind, Head Advisor: Department of Microbiology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, e-mail: bru4mj@r.postjobfree.com, or call: 541-***-**** during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.

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