Manager Technician

JEECOLE PERKINS

**** ******* ****** *** ****, CA 95129

Home 408-***-**** Cell 317-***-**** Email **************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE Seeking a position in a chemical laboratory as a Lab Technician

EDUCATION

Graduate level courses in Chemistry Sacramento State University Sacramento, CA

BA in Chemistry with a Concentration in Scientific Writing San Jose State University San Jose, CA

CHEMISTRY EXPERIENCE

Relevant Chemistry Coursework – General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Safety Seminar, Organic Chemistry Lab, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry

Acquired Chemical Laboratory Skills

• Bench Top: Wet Chemistry, Bunsen Burner, Heating Mantle,

Apparatuses – Reflux, Distillation, Vacuum Filtration, Graduated Cylinders, Water Bath, Pipettes,

Sample Preparation for Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Analysis

• Instruments: Weighing Scale, Spectrometers, Infrared (IR), Ultraviolet Visible (UV-Vis),

Chromatographs-gas (with & without mass spectrometer detector) and high performance liquid, pH Meter

Chemistry Projects

• Cis and Trans Isomers – Participated on team of three preparing and analyzing the cis and trans isomers of stilbene in organic chemistry laboratory and aided in the chemical synthesis of conversion using reflux apparatus. Used nuclear-magnetic (NMR) spectrometer to determine the chemical make-up of the final product.

• Water Hardness – Prepared standard 0.01 M EDTA solution to test for presence of CaCO3 in unknown solution in analytical chemistry laboratory. Titrated the EDTA solution using buret into an indicator solution until indicator turned pink in color. Recorded, in laboratory notebook, volume used to create color change.

Laboratory Technician Pacific EcoRisk Fairfield, CA 9/07 - 12/07

• Analyzed the alkalinity, hardness, and ammonia concentration of water samples. Tested the water quality of certain water types used on test cultures by measuring pH, dissolved oxygen, and salinity. Maintained test cultures by preparing them for spawning and analysis. Labelled and took initial and final weights of pans used in organism analysis. Calibrated analytical balances and meters.

SCIENTIFIC WRITING EXPERIENCE

Relevant Scientific Writing Coursework – Chemistry Writing Seminar, Professional Technical Writing,

Editing for Writers, Introduction to Career Writing

Relevant Writing Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel, Able to converse in Spanish and translate spoken and written word from English to Spanish, Experienced in scientific writing which incorporated using material from scientific articles as background information in laboratory reports or main information in scientific review articles and making it understandable for both scientific and non-scientific professionals.

Freelance Writer Elance.com San Jose, CA 08/11-Present

• Researched information online and created educational/technical articles for clients.

Writing Projects

• Goldsmith Seeds, Inc Laboratory Employee Manual – Researched and created, with three other people, ninety-nine page manual containing detailed descriptions for creating pathogenic tests for plant seeds.

• Carbon Organometallic Complex Review Article – Researched, developed, and wrote thirty-five page review article concerning origins and uses of carbon-based organometallic complexes.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Logistics Coordinator Usspers, Inc. San Jose, CA 10/11-Present

• Receive packages from employer. Record shipping information on invoice accompanied with packages onto an Excel spreadsheet and e-mail it to the supervisor on a weekly basis. Box and gift wrap packages based on supervisor’s e-mailed instructions. Ship packages to address on the packages’ designated shipping labels.

Manager of Office Services FrugalMeisterNerds.Com San Jose, CA 9/08 – 2/11

• Research new clients online by reading company websites and compiling lists of potential clients in software or application development. Have created a list of approximately 3500 potential clients based on research. Accurately maintain detailed schedules for executives. Oversee facilities by managing repairs, signage, employee seating, and phones. Keep a list of fixed assets including hardware and software for all employees. Maintain and update office supply list and budget. Assist sales people with proposals for potential clients.

Contact this candidate