Research & Development Chemist

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Richmond, VA ***** Phone 1-804-***-****

E-mail sp5zy4@r.postjobfree.com

Jamie Spears

Objective To work in a team-oriented environment that both allows for the use of skills and knowledge previous gained through college and industry experience as well as provides a means for continued learning of new skills and ideas necessary for the job.

Education 2003-2007 University of Virginia’s College at Wise

Wise, VA

B.A. Chemistry

3.405 GPA

Completed a Senior Seminar that required research in scientific literature and writing a grant proposal.

Major Academic Course Highlights: General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Quantitative Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Chemistry Senior Seminar, Physics, Calculus 1&2, Probability/Statistics, General Biology, Scanning Electron Microscope, Anatomy/Physiology

Interests

computers, cooking/baking, outdoors

Work Experience Research & Development Chemist

September 2007-Present Zeller + Gmelin Corp. Richmond, VA

• Formulation of 100% active UV coatings and inks

• Quality Control of incoming raw materials and outgoing products

• Process control for manufactured inks

• Evaluating raw materials for cost and performance

• Technical support for customers and salesmen

• Product development for customer specific request

Marine Biology Research

Summer 2004 University of Virginia’s College at Wise Wise , VA

• Studied Micro-organisms from the Gulf of Mexico

• Used Scanning Electron Microscope to study.

21st Century Instructor – Junior Scientist Class

Aug. 2005-May 2006 Powell Valley Primary Big Stone Gap, VA

• Plan and coordinate science experiments for children in the 3rd-4th grade.

Summary of Qualifications

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs and Microsoft Windows.

• Experienced in a laboratory and with standard laboratory equipment including pH meter, scale, titration equipment, ovens, calorimeters, rheometer, tackometer, infrared spectrometer, and UV spectrometer.

• Experienced working with production staff and providing support to customers and salesmen.

References available upon request.

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