Assistant Project
Resume:
LONDON A. BROWN
Chicago, Illinois 61606
Phone: 773-***-****
Email: ******@****.*******.***
OBJECTIVE: To secure a position through which I can effectively utilize my research experience in order to make a positive contribution to your organization.
EDUCATION:
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
Peoria, Illinois
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry
Minor: African American Studies
Received: 05/12
COURSEWORK:
General Physics 1 and 2
Physical Chemistry 1 and 2
Instrumental Analysis
Inorganic Chemistry
General Chemistry 1 and 2
Organic Chemistry 1 and 2
Analytical Chemistry
Calculus 1 and 2
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
TEACHERS LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Bradley University Chemistry Department
Peoria, Illinois
09/11 – 12/11
- Assisted in the laboratory preparation needs of an introductory level chemistry class as directed by the professor.
- Aided in ensuring the safety of all students participating in the lab, in addition to answering questions to assist in their educational development.
- Graded all student laboratory reports.
BIOLOGY RESEARCH INTERN (PAID)
Illinois State University Biology Department
Normal, Illinois
06/07 – 08/07
- Fostered the reproduction of Eastern Lubber Grasshoppers (Romalea microptera) through healthy feedings, clean environments, and aiding their birthing processes.
- Injected several isolated adult grasshoppers with Encephalitozoon microsporidia parasites.
- Treated the parasitic grasshoppers with four different antimicrobial treatments pasted onto their food in the attempt to come closer to a cure for Malaria.
- Dissected each grasshopper to examine if their inner core still contained a trace amounts of the parasites.
*A thorough report of the analysis was then submitted to the Parasitology International journal (Volume 57, Issue 3, September 2008, Pages 362–367)
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE:
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
Bradley University
Peoria, Illinois
09/11 – 12/11
- Utilized analytical instruments such as an atomic absorption spectrometer, a refractometer, an infrared spectrometer, an ultraviolet/visible spectrometer, in addition to several others to measure the chemical properties of several different substances.
- Conceived and organized the implementation of an independent project through which an original chemical analysis was done and presented in an American Chemical Society symposium.
*A cosmetic research experiment in which the trace analysis of the lead composition in lipsticks were tested using an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer, noting a variation of brand, price, and color.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Computer-literate with a proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Typing speed: 55 wpm
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