Safiyah K. Trice
Apartment 112
Homewood, IL 60430
*******@***.***
OBJECTIVE: Chemist position in the Chicago area.
SUMMARY:Three consecutive summers as an Organic Chemistry Research Intern.
• Synthesized chemicals
• Researched reactions
• Documented results in formal reports
Experience operating chromatography and spectrometry instruments:
• Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography
• Infrared Spectrometry
• Polarized Light Microscopy
• Proficient with MS Office, Windows XP, and Internet
• Type 60 words per minute
• Hard-working
• Quick Learner
EDUCATION: Masters of Forensic Science/ Forensic Chemistry Concentration May 2008
The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. GPA: 3.2
Courses taken included:
Forensic Chemistry Medicinal Chemistry
Criminal Law I Criminal Law III: Moot Court
Trace Evidence Analysis Instrumental Analysis
Physical Aspects Forensic Science Biological Aspects Forensic Science
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, August 2006
Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana
Courses taken included:
Organic Chemistry Biochemistry
Physical Chemistry Instrumental Methods
Quantitative Analysis Toxicology
• Model Institute of Excellence Scholarship
• Collegiate All-American Scholar, 2004
• Who’s Who Among American College Students; 2003, 2004
• National Deans List, 2003
EXPERIENCE: Presentations
• “Synthesis of Phenanthrene Derivatives as Cytochrome P450 Inhibitors”
Xavier University of LA Meeting of the Louisiana Local Section of the American Chemical Society, October 2004.
• “Synthesis of Phenanthrene Derivatives as Cytochrome P450 Inhibitors”
National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE).
Orlando, Florida, March 2005.
EXPERIENCE: Chemistry Assistant, 2003-2004
Chemistry Department, Xavier University of Louisiana
• Assisted professors in preparation of lab materials and chemical storage.
• Mixed large volumes of chemicals used by all students in general and organic chemistry courses.
• Disposed of hazardous waste and chemicals.
Permanent Substitute, October 2008-Present
School District 170, Chicago Heights, IL
• Taught elementary-level and Jr. High school students in all subjects.
Quality Assurance Assistant, 2007-2008
The Louis Berger Group, Washington DC
• Reviewed curriculum vitae and statements of experience for accuracy.
• Provided additional support in office duties such as filing and copying.
Professional References:
Walter F. Rowe Professor/Advisor, The George Washington University, Department of Forensic Science. ******@***.*** 202-***-****
Rosalie Nguyen Quality Assurance Manager, The Louis Berger Group. *******@***********.*** 202-***-****
Jeffery Miller Professor, The George Washington University, Department of Forensic Science. ***********@*****.*** 703-***-****