Ankit Shah
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OBJECTIVE: Looking forward to work in organization where I can have long association.
Provided with Good learning opportunities and a rewarding career where
individual talent, skills, honesty and hardwork are acknowledged.
EDUCATION: Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT,USA
Master of Science,Chemistry, May 2010
Cumulative GPA 3.0
Maharaja Sayajirao University,Baroda,GJ,India
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, May 2007
Cumulative GPA 2.9
LAB SKILLS: Proficient in vacuum filtration, rotary evaporations, column, thin layer and gas
chromatography, reflux and distillation,sample preparation,instrument calibration.
INTERNSHIP: Hofmann Water Technologies,Inc.
Lab Technician,Stratford,CT,December 2008 - February 2009
Working: Odor, Finding pH (Orion pH/ISE meter), Conductivity using conductivity meter,
Acid-Base titrations, redox titrations; for finding Chloride using silver nitrate titrant, Total
Hardness and calcium hardness using EDTA titrant, P and M alkalinity using
Sulfuric Acid titrant. Did Glycol % findings, Freeze Point, Burst Point, Reserve Alkalinity
Using Refractometer (RF40). AAS findings for Cations like Cu, Fe, Zn, Mn, Mg, Pb, etc.
Used colorimeter (DR 890) for findings of other cations e.g. Moly and anion findings e.g.
Phosphate, O-PO4, Poly-PO4, Toly and Tri Azoles, etc. Did Nitrite test using CAN
Procedure. Have hands on experience with Corrosion Coupons and Bacterial
Procedures. Other procedures include weighing, mixing of samples. Use of magnetic
Stirrer. Calibration and maintanence of laboratory instruments.Worked under normal
OSHA procedures; rules and regulations.
Daily report logging using Microsoft Word and Excel. Ordering samples and other lab
Glassware and necessities; maintaining receipts and log sheets. Corrosion coupon
Reporting.
EXPERIENCE:AAA Package Drinking Water Company Limited
Senior Lab Chemist,Baroda,India,January-May 2008
Water Treatment Test: (1)Basic Test: Color,Odor,pH,Conductivity,Calcium,Magnesium
Total hardness,TDS(Total Dissolve Solid)(2)Anions:phosphates,phosphites,sulphates,
Sulphites,Carbonates,nitraite,nitrate.(3)Cations:Fe,Mn,Co,Ni,Mg,Zn,Mo,Cr
Glycol Sample Test: Boiling Point, Freezing Point & Refractive Index
Responsibilities:Individual handle lab batch,work with laboratory procedures,Handle
Costly laboratory equipment,Oder chemicals and glasswares,To maintain accurate
lab report.To follow laboratory safety procedure,Maintain quality control records and
all other duties.
ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE:Assistant to Jendervitis Learning Center; Sacred Heart University
September-December 2008 as Inorganic Chemistry Tutor
Moreover,I know Cement,Water,Glycol,Corroision Coupon Sample & drug testing.
Intrumentation:GC-MS, HPLC, AAS, AES, NMR, ICP, UV-vis, IR
SKILLS: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Web Designing,
Hyperchem,Deep View,Minitab,Internet Research,Organized,
detail oriented and good interpersonal skills.
LANGUAGES: English, Hindi, Gujarati.
ACTIVITIES: Member of American Chemical Society since 2009,
My Religious Website : www.pushtibhakti.com