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Justin R. Mitchell

Work Experience

January 2009 – July 2009 Covidien-St. Louis Plant

Chemist I

▪ Characterized and identified unknown materials and contamination in pharmaceutical narcotics using FTIR and Raman spectroscopy

▪ Interpreted analysis data and composed reports for managers and engineers identifying the composition of unknown materials

September 2007- January 2009 Covidien-St. Louis Plant

Lab Analyst

 Analyzed pharmaceutical narcotics in a manufacturing laboratory environment using HPLC, GC, and wet chemical methods

 Maintained compliance with all D.E.A., F.D.A., E.P.A., and O.S.H.A. regulations

 Maintained laboratory in constant state of readiness with lean manufacturing principles to ensure prompt, accurate results

September 2005 - September 2007 St. Louis Testing Laboratories South Ridge, SC

Analytical Chemist

 Characterized and identified unknown materials using FTIR, ICP-AES, and a SEM-EDX

 Performed routine testing on water samples using EPA method 200.7

 Interpreted analysis data and composed reports for clients identifying the unknown materials

September 2003 – September 2004 University of Missouri – Columbia South Ridge, SC

Laboratory Instructor / Research Assistant

 Conducted research and held undergraduate lecture classes for introductory chemistry students

 Assisted students while performing chemistry experiments

 Restructured lab curriculum to make material more academically beneficial and cost effective for students.

Education

2009-Present University of Missouri – St. Louis

 M.S. Chemistry (Area of concentration in Organic Chemistry)

1999 – 2004 University of Missouri - Columbia

 B.S. Chemistry (American Chemistry Society accredited)

Volunteer Activities

Hill 2000 Berra Park Renovation Committee-Construction Chair

 Instituted policies and procedures concerning the oversight of park renovation plans, construction projects, bid acquisitions, and meeting procedures

UMSL Chemistry Graduate Student Association Executive Board Member

 Organized fundraising and social events for faculty and students