120 E. Carlton Street, Main Floor Pittsburg, KS 66762
ge636b60@westpost.net 620.404.8675 LABORATORY RESEARCHER Highly motivated emerging professional with related education and skills leverag ed to excel in laboratory research, analysis, and investigation within pharmaceu tical or chemical laboratory environment. Fully competent in principles and practices of modern laboratory techniques, inc luding analytical protocols and safety procedures for experimentation. Adept des ign and execution of multi-step synthesis, including purifying and characterizin g small and polymeric organic molecules; heterocyclic synthesis, transition-meta l catalyst synthesis, and various purification techniques utilizing HPLC and cry stallization. Clear professional and interpersonal communications with diverse c ohort. Excellent abilities in researching and tracking data in on-going projects , keeping meticulous and accurate laboratory notebooks, recording data, and prep aring lab write-ups. Technical proficiencies include Molecular Biology & Biochemistry: Restriction digestion reactions / Polymerase c hain reaction / Gel electro-phoresis and interpretation / Yeast-2-Hybrid Inorganic Reactions under Nitrogen / Use of vacuum line for desiccation. Spectroscopy: Atomic absorption spectrophotometer / Raman / NMR FTIR Chromatography: GC / GC-MS / HPLC / TLC / Column chromatography EDUCATION Master of Science in Chemistry Molecular biology and biochemistry Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Biology Minor PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY Pittsburg, KS EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY - Pittsburg, KS Graduate, Master of Science in Chemistry, 1999 - 2004 Acquired strong skill sets across multidisciplinary study of inorganic and organ ic chemistry, biochemistry, and instrumental analysis. Background developed in b road range of bench top evaluation procedures and analytical testing. Developed solid foundation in laboratory research, investigation methodologies, and experi mentation techniques. Designed experiments according to solid, scientific princi ples. Maintained accurate, detailed laboratory records and lab notes. Researched Masters Thesis--Analysis of functional homology between p542 and hnR NP C1 using the two yeast hybrid assay. Acquired experience in restriction digestion reactions, polymerase chain reacti on, and gel electrophoresis and interpretation. Developed skills applicable to investigations into molecular biology and bioche mistry. Lab Teaching Assistant / Tutor, 1999 - 2004 Held responsibility for developing instructional material, coordinating educatio nal content, and using current technology to assist chemistry faculty in teachin g. Instructed on proper and safe use of laboratory equipment. Maintained cleanli ness of laboratory facility. Tutored Math, Chemistry, Physics and French to 1000+ students; taught over 50 f reshmen students per semester. RECENT EXPERIENCE PITT PLASTICS INC. Pittsburg, KS Alpine Machine Operator / Packer, 2004 - Present Coordinate planning, scheduling, and production for manufacturing of thin film p lastics in low or high density. Supervise output of 3 to 4 packers per shift. En sure materials, labor, and equipment used efficiently to meet production targets . Review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, production worker needs, work procedures, and duty assi gnments. Responsible for quality assurance, performing inspections and audits on plastic products with respect to density, specifications, color, density, and stress te sts. ** ** ** Additional previous work experience while engaged in university studies as Custo mer Service Associate for Epixtar Marketing International in Pittsburg, Kansas.