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Chemist/R&D/Scientist
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
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Professional Information
Job Function: Science & Biotech, Research
Education: 4-Year College Degree
Experience: 1 – 3 Years
Employment: Full-Time
Salary: $60-70k
Security Clearance: None
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Resume
Associate of Arts, General Science
PROFESSIONAL LABORATORY SKILLS:
Pipetting
Weighing
Serial/Volumetric Dilutions
Polarimetry
Assay
Columetric Titration
Potentiometric Titration
UV/Vis Spectrophotometer
FT-IR
Specific Gravity
Loss on Drying
Residue on Ignition
TLC- Spray Dry/ UV Light
Heavy Metals
Conductivity
Member Number: 10551321
Chemist/R&D/Scientist
pH Reading
Bulk Density
Water Solubility
Ether Solubility
HPLC
Solids Analysis
Fat Analysis
Acid Titration
Refractometer
Color Analysis
Sodium Analysis
Density
ACADEMIC LABORATORY SKILLS:
Aseptic Technique
Autoclave
Light Microscopy
Media Preparation
Gram staining
PCR
DNA extraction/isolation
Centrifugation
Resuspension
Northern and Western Blotting
Gel electrophoresis
Organism identification
Streak plating
Cell cultures
Tissue cultures
tRNA modification
tRNA & protein purification
Gene cloning
Recombinant DNA technology
Isolation of genomic DNA
DNA ligation
Bacterial transformation
Chemist/R&D/Scientist
Plasmid Purification & analysis
RNA isolation
SDS-PAGE
Animal dissection
Buffer Preparation
Agar Plates Preparation
LB Broth Preparation
Phage plating
Campbell Soup Company Camden, NJ
March *** - Present
R&D Global Food Safety
Associate Technologist
Performs standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical/chemical properties of food and beverage
products to ensure compliance with company/ government quality standards: Conducts standardized tests of food,
beverages, additives, and preservatives for flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, or other factors, using HPLC, vacuum
and CEM ovens, balance scales, refractometer, spectrophotometer, pH meter, distillation equipment, balance scales, and
other equipments. Tests ingredients and spices for moisture, fat content, coloring, acidity, and sodium content. Test foods
and beverages for amount of Vitamin C, Carotenes/Vitamin A, and Sugars. Write reports and develop proprietary
analytical methods. Trained and supervised technologists on the operation of HPLC for several analyses.
Mikart, Inc. Atlanta, GA
September *** – March ***
Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Quality Control Chemist/ Analyst (Full-time)
Responsible for preparing, performing, and documenting analyses on raw material samples in accordance with Mikart
specifications and procedures
The use of all laboratory equipment used in routine sample analyses (for example, UV-VIS, FTIR, Karl Fischer Titrator, pH
meter, drying oven)
The use and operation of HPLCs equipped with integrators, and with Millennium software
Rutgers University Camden, NJ May *** January ***
Department of Biology
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Under the Supervision of Dr. Peter Palenchar
"Bringing Bioinformatics Techniques to Bare on the Role of Modified Nucleoside in tRNA"
Growing and plating E. coli
tRNA modification and purification
Quantitative analysis (weighing, pipetting and dilutions)
Centrifugation and resuspension
Recorded bacterial concentration using UV-vis
Chemist/R&D/Scientist
HPLC separation of tRNA bases
Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies
Preparations of buffer, LB broth, and agar plates
Sterilization using autoclave
WORK HISTORY:
Campbell Soup Company
Camden, NJ
March *** Present
Analytical Chemist
Mikart, Inc.
Atlanta, GA September *** March ***
Quality Control Chemist/Analyst
Dr. Hofstetters Family Dentistry Sewell, NJ October *** August ***
Dental Assistant
Rutgers University Camden, NJ
May *** January ***
Biochemistry Research
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Knowledge in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Turbochrome, Labware LIMS, ChemDraw, GeneDoc, Millenium,
Chemstation
Platforms: PC
REFERENCES:
Rodney Margolis
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Supervisor at Campbell Soup Company
Andy Janosko
Manager at Campbell Soup Company
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