Instrumentation Research

Scott Heston

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Collingswood, NJ 08108

970-***-**** (Cell)

m8tv10@r.postjobfree.com

Accomplishments:

• Completion of two Bachelor of Science degrees, Cellular and Molecular biology and ACS Certified Chemistry.

• Conducted independent research on platinum phosphine complexes, Publication in Acta Cryst 2009 E65, m793.

• Pending Co-Author Publication “A Simple Cost-Effective Synthesis of Industrially Important Long Chain Primary Alcohols”. Submitted December 2010.

• Presented at American Chemical Society meeting, 2008 and 2009.

• Presented at Fort Lewis Research Symposium, 2008 and 2009.

• Received Richard Sienne Chemistry Scholarship.

Profile

At Fort Lewis College I majored in Cellular and Molecular Biology as well as Chemistry, ACS Certified Degree. My heart and passion lie within the sciences and I hope to gain employment practicing my passion. I have successfully worked in and managed teams in different labs and have proven to be a productive contributor and effective leader. I bring maturity and an excellent work ethic to laboratories as well as an understanding and an ability to communicate within a laboratory team.

Experience

Analytical Chemist

Johnson Matthey

West Deptford, NJ – June 2011-October 2011

Responsibilities include; Communications among senior team members to accurately prioritize samples, Dilutions for ICP testing and running ICP instrumentation. I am familiar with ICP interface and software as well as SOP’s, physical Integration of results for reporting and reporting of data through LABWARE. Instrumentation varied from ICP to ICP-MS as well as AA.

Bench Chemist

Green Analytical Chemistry

Durango, Colorado -- December 2009-December 2010

Performed analysis of soil samples independently completed using AA and ICP as well as pH and electro- conductivity. I have knowledge of a multitude of instrumental methods as well as an understanding of analytical chemical techniques used on a daily basis to perform analyses.

Analytical Research Chemist

S And S Chemical

Durango, Colorado -- January 2009-December 2009

Performed a wide range of techniques for analysis on polyethylenes with high molecular weight. Techniques used included gas chromatography, mass spec, NMR, titrations, pH measurements, and Total Organic Carbons. Hydroboration synthesis reactions were also run using a range of wet chemistry techniques.

Inorganic Research Chemist

Fort Lewis College

Durango, Colorado -- August 2006-May 2009

I conducted chemical synthesis of inorganic compounds to further research in hydrogenase mimics. Direct responsibilities included independent problem solving and communication. All reactions were done while observing air-free techniques as well as a vast amount of NMR interpretation, dimensional analysis, comprehension of inorganic chemistry and laboratory notebook maintenance. I presented my independent research results at the National American Chemical Society symposiums in New Orleans, LA in 2008 and Salt Lake City, UT in 2009.

Education

Fort Lewis College

Durango, Colorado

Bachelors of Science degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology completed in 2009

Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry, ACS certified, completed degree in 2011

Professional Skills

Scientific skills include but are not limited to:

• ICP, ICP-MS

• Gas Chromatograph

• NMR instrumentation and analysis

• Spectroscopy

• HPLC

• RT-PCR

• AA, IR

• Titrations

• Experience with inert atmospheres (argon)

• Air Free Techniques

• Inorganic and Organic Synthesis

Personal Skills

• Ability to follow direction

• Detail Oriented

• Tremendous Work Ethic

• Outstanding Personal Ethics

• High integrity

References upon request

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