Chemist

Sarah Rocco

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Allentown, PA *****

610-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

- To obtain a chemist position at a pharmaceutical company or laboratory to maximize my analytical and research skills as well as enhance my laboratory techniques.

EDUCATION

Cabrini College Radnor, PA

- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and minor in Mathematics, May 2012

- 3.78 G.P.A., Magna Cum Laude and Honors in the Major

- Course Experience: General Chemistry I & II; Analytical Chemistry; Organic Chemistry I & II; Instrumental Analysis; Biochemistry I & II; Physics I & II; Human Anatomy & Physiology I; Calculus I, II, & III; Probability & Statistics; Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Italian I & II; Inorganic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry I & II; and Chemistry Research with Dr. Harrison

EXPERIENCE

Duquesne University: Undergraduate Research Program Pittsburgh, PA

Intern for Dr. Jeffry Madura, May 2011-July 2011

- Working on molecular dynamic simulations and virtual screening of the monoamine transporters

- Participate in weekly meetings by sharing progress in research

- Displayed work at the Research Symposium at the end of the program

Cabrini College: Iadarola Center Radnor, PA

Research Student for Dr. Melinda Harrison, September 2010-May 2012

- Testing different concentrations of selenium in the algae, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

- Sonicating samples and running electrophoresis gels to view expression of proteins in the presence of selenium

- Presented work at the Pennsylvania Academy of Science conference (Spring 2011 & 2012)

Center for Teaching & Learning Radnor, PA

Advanced Peer Tutor and Classroom Coach, September 2009-May 2012

- Tutoring students in General Chemistry I & II, Calculus I & II, and Italian I & II

- Attend one Calculus I class once a week and hold study sessions before major exams

- Helping out with events held by the Center for Teaching & Learning office

Faculty Support Radnor, PA

Student Worker, September 2008-May 2012

- Doing copy work for professors

- Keeping the office and professors’ mailroom in order

- Fixing the copy machines and answering phones when needed

SKILLS

- Experience in basic cell growth, using a microscope and hemocytometer, and running SDS-PAGE gels

- Practiced sterile techniques in the laboratory such as operating an autoclave to clean equipment

- Computational chemistry research experience using MOE, NAMD, VMD, and CHARMM software

- Basic expertise with instrumental chemistry applications such as: UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (FAAS), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Thermal Conductivity Detector (GC-TCD), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS)

- Proficient in Microsoft applications and some familiarity with Apple computers

AWARDS, HONORS, & ACTIVITIES

Chemistry Department Award (Spring 2012)

Unite for Her (2012)

Gamma Epsilon Sigma (2011-2012)

Mother Ursula Infante Scholarship (2011-2012)

Vice President of Delta Epsilon Sigma (2010-2012)

Secretary of Sigma Zeta (2010-2012)

Peer Tutor Service Award (Spring 2010)

Relay for Life (2010-2012)

Science Olympiad (2010-2012)

Joe Martin Bank of America Scholarship (2010-2012)

President’s List (Fall 2009)

Secretary of Alpha Lambda Delta (2009-2012)

Math Club (2009-2010)

NETS Scholarship (2009-2012)

Dean’s List (2008-2012)

Vice President of Science Club (2008-2011)

Women’s 5K Classic (2005-present)

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