Chemist

Will G Nevis

**** ****** Avenue408-***-**** Sunnyvale, CA *********.*****@*****.***

ObjectiveTo apply my manufacturing and engineering experience to a business-minded environment where I can continue to develop myself professionally and technically.Experience

Porifera, Inc.

Hayward, CA 94545

Chemical Engineering Technician

Sept 2009-Present

Awarded Phase II of a DARPA contract for designing and implementing a novel reverse osmosis membrane using functionalized carbon nanotubes

Reduced the costs of a novel forward osmosis membrane by more than 50% through process engineering and material selection

Designed and programmed several laboratory fixtures to enable testing that resulted in receiving extra funding from ARPA-E

Designed and administrated the entire company's IT infrastructure including VPN, accounts, automated backup, and network security

Procured and negotiated for laboratory and engineering instruments, generally saving between 40-60% of retail price

Provided consulting on CAL OSHA safety regulations for implementation of new laboratory equipment

Univ. of California, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Chen Laboratory

Research Assistant

Sept 2007-Sept 2009

Wrote a bachelor's thesis on electrochemical synthesis of aligned TiO2 nanotube arrays for use in direct formic acid fuel cells. Discovered unique anti-fouling properties using this material structure.

Studied the synthesis of copper nanoparticles

Education

University of California, Santa Cruz

Chemistry, B.S.

Relevant coursework includes: Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab, Inorganic Chemistry

Qualifications

Proficient in TCP/IP networking layout and construction.

Construction and design of laboratory testing fixtures

Familiar with CAL OSHA regulations concerning lab safety

Proficient with LabView, UNIX, and Java

Good Communication Skills

Affiliations

Member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) for two years.

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Hobbies

Rock Climbing

Hiking

Singing

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