Entry Level Chemist

Jacob Madaus

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Oak Creek, WI 53154 ft606w@r.postjobfree.com

Education

University of Wisconsin - Platteville, Platteville, Wisconsin

¬Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (ACS), May 2010

¬Minor: Renewable Energies

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¬University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway

¬International Exchange Student, Spring 2008

Related Coursework

¬¬Energy I, II ¬Organic Chemistry I, II, II* ¬Nutrient Management in Agriculture

¬¬Energy Independent Study ¬Membrane Technology* ¬Analytical Chemistry

¬¬Physical Chemistry I, II ¬Biochemistry ¬Instrumental Analysis

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¬* Taken in Norway, transferred as advanced topics courses

Laboratory Skills

Gained exposure to the instruments FTIR, GC-MS, HPLC, UV-Vis, ICP-OES, Fluorescence Spectrometry, FAAS, and Karl Fischer Titration through one experiment each.

Research Experience

University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin January 2010 - May 2010

Project Member

• ¬Researched the cost and construction of a solar array and mount it to the side of a building using awning mounts.

• Researched various types of fuel cells and hydrogen including their applications and conduct a 2-3 hour group presentation teaching a class on the material.

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University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin September 2009 - May 2010

Research Assistant

• ¬Assisted in the construction of a more efficient device used to prepare model-membrane liposomes by the Rapid Solvent Exchange (RSE) method through improved engineering and process optimization.

• Plan to calibrate and perform experiments on the device.

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Biolink Sandnes, Norway January 2008 - June 2008

Research Assistant

• ¬Performed synthesis reactions with 2,3,4,6-tetraacetyl-β-D-glucos to produce selective diastereoisomersof the product.

• Performed synthesis reactions to produce gem-dihalocyclopropanes. More specifically 1,1-dibromo-2-methoxy-2-phenylcyclopropane was produced and then reacted in an attempt at allene synthesization order to gain a better understanding of pharmaceutical precursors.

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Work Experience

University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin September 2006 - May 2010

Dining Services Employee

¬Cooked and prepared food, cleaned, cashiered, and washed dishes

School District of Cudahy Cudahy, Wisconsin May 2006 - August 2007

Maintenance Crew

¬Cleaned schools and performed outdoor maintenance duties

McDonalds Restaurants Oak Creek, Wisconsin August 2003 - August 2005

Crew

¬Cooked and prepared food, cleaned, washed dishes, cashiered, and stocked inventory

Presentations

Conducted a solo poster presentation on the engineering and process optimization of preparing model-membrane liposomes as part of the University of Wisconsin – Platteville’s 65 year chemistry reunion of which the ACS president was in attendance.

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¬Conducted demonstrations in polymer science, analytical chemistry, and fire science for the University of Wisconsin - Platteville's EXPO.

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¬Conducted two 30 minute presentation on fuel cells.

Activities/Involvement

Captain, Relay for Life - American Cancer Society, Delta Sigma Phi, Spring 2009, 2010

¬Academic Development Specialist, United Greek Council, Delta Sigma Phi, 2009-2010

¬Student Senator, Student Senate, Fall 2008

¬Assistant Coach, Cross Country, Southwest/Cuba City High School - combined teams, Fall 2008

¬Treasurer, International Student Union, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway, Spring 2008

¬University of Wisconsin - Platteville's Alchemist Club, 2005 - 2007, 2009 - 2010

¬Delta Sigma Phi, Epsilon Delta Chapter, 2005 - 2010

Professional Memberships/Affiliations

American Chemical Society (ACS)

¬Delta Sigma Phi National Fraternity

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