Biochemist/Healthcare Professional

Steve Cougan

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I am interested in a career in the field of Biochemical/Healthcare Research

Current Status

Graduate of DeSales University ’11 in Center Valley, PA.

Major: B.S. in Biochemistry, focusing on Pre-med.

Minor: Political Science

Education

Nottingham High School, Hamilton NJ – September 2003 to June 2007. Diploma attained.

Honor roll each year. Member of National Honor Society.

DeSales University, Center Valley, PA – September 2007 to May 2011. B.S. in Biochemistry attained.

Attended on Presidential Scholarship. Dean’s List ’09-’11. Member of Faith and Reason Honors Program

Coursework (DeSales University)

Introductory Biology (full year)

Introductory Chemistry (full year)

Molecular Cell Biology (full year)

Organic Chemistry (full year)

Physics (full year)

Analytical Chemistry (semester)

Biochemistry (full year)

Physical Chemistry (semester)

Anatomy and Physiology (full year)

Research (see below)

Research

The Extraction and Isolation of Capsaicin from Various Peppers using UV-Vis (2011)

• Completed at DeSales University under supervision of Dr. Francis Mayville Jr., PhD

• Continuation of previous research in the same area

• Attempted to isolate and analyze capsaicin from 5 different peppers, 4 parts each and relate capsaicin levels to hotness dictated by Scoville scale

• Used Soxhlet extraction with ethanol to extract capsaicin from pepper samples

• Ran UV-Vis Spectroscopy on ethanol/capsaicin samples to quantify results

• Confirmed data from previous experiment

• Some discrepancies found, concluded that sample size largely dictates results

Work Experience

Joseph F. Cappello School (5/08-Present)

Mercer County Special Services School District

Hamilton, NJ

Classroom Assistant – Part Time

• School for special needs children (autism, PDD, behaviorally challenged) ages 3-7

• Interacted with children tending to their needs and aiding in their participation in activities

• Assisted teacher in handling children and running trials and activities

• Substitute teacher during regular school year (2008-2010)

• Worked full time during extended school year (ESY) (July-August 2011)

DeSales University Chemistry Department (1/08-5/11)

Center Valley, PA

Lab Assistant

• Work-study position held at DeSales University for 4 years

• Prepared experiments for science classes to be run during the week

• Located/returned chemicals to stock room for students/faculty

• Prepared solutions and buffers for students/faculty

• Tested and designed experiments for laboratories run during the week

• Implemented “CHEMatix” electronic inventory system

• Assisted professors and faculty with classes and research

• Gave tours of science building to prospective students and visitors

Tola Foot and Ankle Center (6/09-8/09)

Hamilton, NJ

Assistant to Dr. Pamela Tola

• Podiatrist who ran her own practice in a small office complex

• Accompanied Dr. Tola for patient visits

• Obtained and recorded initial medical information for new patients

• Stocked and cleaned examination rooms prior to and following patient visits

• Gained experience in various podiatric practices, including a revolutionary foot fungus laser treatment performed by few podiatrists in the state

• Gained experience in the field of medical billing

Uno’s Chicago Bar and Grill (8/06-5/11)

Hamilton, NJ

Host/Busser

• Corporately owned chain restaurant specializing in pizza and various other dishes

• Host (2008-2011):

o Welcoming/seating guests

o Answering telephones

o Taking orders

o Handling waitlists

o Managing registers

• Busser (2009-2011):

o Cleaned tables/restaurant

o Assisted bartenders

Volunteer Work/Activities

Capital Health Systems – Hamilton Physicians Group (6/10-8/10)

Hamilton, NJ

Shadow to Dr. Robert Silverbrook, D.O.

• Head of a family practice physicians group, M.D. and D.O. mixed

• Accompanied Dr. Silverbrook for majority of patient visits

• Performed initial assessments (chest/lung exam, review medical history etc.)

• Spent time with Dr. Silverbrook discussing the medical profession, D.O. in particular

DeSales University Chemistry Department (9/09-4/11)

Center Valley, PA

Treasurer/President of the Natural Science Club

• Club sponsored by DeSales University to promote science to the campus and community

• Comprised of about 30 students and supervised by faculty member Dr. Francis Mayville, PhD

• Held various events such as coffee houses, museum field trips, Environment Day exhibits

• Attempted to obtain ACS sponsorship

• Treasurer (2009-2010):

o Handled financial proceedings of organization

o Worked with President and faculty advisor to help plan events

• President (2010-2011):

o Planned and led monthly meetings

o Worked with faculty advisor and other officers to plan events and run organization

DeSales University Chemistry Demonstrations Program (9/09-4/11)

Center Valley, PA

Junior Leader/Senior Leader

• Program run through DeSales University comprising of 15 students and faculty advisors

• Put on shows exhibiting visually appealing chemistry experiments and explaining the science behind them to middle school and high school students

• Attempted to promote interest in science to a younger audience

• Junior Leader (2009-2010):

o Worked with Senior Leader to develop content and order of show

• Senior Leader (2010-2011):

o Working directly with faculty and students to design experiments

o Determined order and content of show

o Planned and ran weekly meetings and various events throughout the year

Clinical Engineering at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (5/08-8/08)

Hamilton, NJ

Volunteer

• Responsible for maintenance of medical equipment used in hospital (EKG, patient lifts, etc.)

• Transported broken equipment from hospital to office

• Transported fixed equipment back to respective area of hospital

• Assisted patients as needed

• Observed technicians servicing various pieces of medical equipment

• Frequent interaction with hospital staff and patients

Skills

Experience in chemical laboratory procedures, including chromatography, extraction, Karl Fischer, HPLC, UV/Vis Spectroscopy, GC/MS, and IR/NMR in facilities equipped with fume hoods as well as a Class II Cell Biology laboratory. Office skills include computer literacy, skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), typing, inventory, answering telephones, working with people, and understanding of biochemical/medical terminology and procedures.

Knowledgable Competent Highly Competent

Lab Equipment Type

UV/Vis Spec

HPLC

IR/NMR

GC/MS

TLC

Soxhlet extractor

SDS-PAGE

Karl Fischer

Analytical balance

Office Equipment Type

Word

Excel

Powerpoint

Awards

Dean’s List ’09-’11 (DeSales University)

Presidential Academic Scholarship (DeSales University)

Faith and Reason Honors Program member (DeSales University)

Joint Legislative Commendation (Nottingham High School)

Edward J Bloustein Distinguished Scholar Award (Nottingham High School)

President’s Education Awards Program honoree (Nottingham High School)

References

Available upon request.

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