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IAN MITCHELL TAYLOR PhD
1004 Mirror St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217  419-957-7912  taylorim55@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
 To obtain a Ph.D. level research and development position in analytical chemistry at PPG Industries
OVERVIEW
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PhD analytical chemist with experience in project development, execution, and management
Initiated and fostered successful inter-departmental collaboration
Mentored undergraduate researchers toward independent research, publication, and graduate school
Selected as head moderator for a discussion panel of 25-35 individuals at a major scientific conference
Presented original research at over 15 domestic and international scientific conferences
Author of 8 publications, cited 10 times
RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS AND WORK EXPERIENCE
DOCTORAL RESEARCH
PITTSBURGH, PA
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Chemistry
May 2010 – Present
 Discovered the role of restricted dopamine diffusion in the brain using in vivo electrochemistry
 Determined the electrochemical sensitivity of novel PEDOT-GO polymer coated electrodes in
collaboration with Dr. Tracy Cui in the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Bioengineering
 Developed, optimized, and used a reusable probe for intracranial drug delivery
 Drafted an original proposal using online microdialysis/HPLC/MS/MS to investigate the mechanism
of opioid induced constipation
 Intricately involved in determining the creative scientific direction of research in the Michael Lab
 Original research was the major contributor to a recently funded NIH grant
RESEARCH SPECIALIST II
PITTSBURGH, PA
University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery
June 2008 – August 2009
 Isolated breast cancer stem cells from fresh tumor and peripheral blood samples collected from
metastatic breast cancer patients at UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital of Pittsburgh using flow
cytometry, fluorescent antibody labeling, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and cell culture
SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
COLUMBUS, OH
The Ohio State University, Department of Chemistry
Summer 2007
 Mutated, expressed, and purified the Ybak protein through multi-site DNA mutagenesis and
replication, protein expression, chromatographic purification, and radioactive activity testing
 Developed proficiency with HPLC, PCR, electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, 35S radioactive isotope
counting and cell culturing procedures
PHLEBOTOMIST
Blanchard Valley Hospital
 Performed venipuncture blood draws on hospital patients
 Trained new associates
FINDLAY, OH
Summer/Seasonal 2005-2008
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
 Research Advisor: Adrian C. Michael, PhD.
B.S. in Chemistry
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE
2014
PITTSBURGH, PA
2008
NEW WILMINGTON, PA
PUBLICATIONS (8 total, 10 citations)
Taylor, I. M., Ilitchev, A. I., Michael, A. C. (2013) ACS Chem Neurosci. 15; 4(5):870-8.
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IAN MITCHELL TAYLOR PhD
1004 Mirror St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217  419-957-7912  taylorim55@gmail.com
PUBLICATIONS (Continued)
Taylor, I. M., Jaquins-Gerstl, A., Sesack, S. R., Michael, A. C. (2012) J. Neurochem. 122, 283-294.
Taylor, I.M., Walters, S.H., Micheal, A.C. (2014) (J. Neurochem, in preparation)
Shu, Z., Taylor, I.M., Michael, A.C. (2013) Eur J Neurosci. 38; 8, 3221-3229.
Shu, Z., Taylor, I.M., Walters, S.H., Michael, A.C. (2014) Eur J Neurosci. (in press)
Walters, S.H., Taylor, I.M., Shu, Z., Michael, A.C. (2014) ACS Chem Neurosci. (under review)
Taylor, I. M., Groskreutz, S.R., Gerstl, A. J., Zhang, J, Weber, S. G. (2013) Trends Anal. Chem. 47,
129-137.
Gerstl, A. J., Taylor, I. M., Shu, Z., Zhang, H., Weber, S. G. (2012) Trends Anal. Chem. 36, 1-10.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
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Pittsburgh Conference for Analytical Chemistry 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Society for Neuroscience 2011, 2012
Monitoring Molecules in Neuroscience: 14th International Conference London, UK 2012
University of Pittsburgh Student Seminar Series 2011
Westminster College Seminar Series: Invited Speaker 2011
University of Pittsburgh: Science 2009
McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine Retreat 2008, 2009
American Chemical Society National Conference 2008
Westminster College Research Symposium 2007, 2008
TEACHING AND MENTORING EXPERIENCE
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
PITTSBURGH, PA
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Chemistry
2009-Present
 General Chemistry – laboratory instructor to undergraduate students
 Chemistry for Engineers – laboratory instructor to undergraduate engineering students
 College in High School – laboratory instructor for high school students performing college labs
 Nominee for the Elizabeth Baranger Excellence in Teaching Award
MENTORING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHERS
PITTSBURGH, PA
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Chemistry
2010-Present
 Mentored four undergraduate students conducting independent research projects
 Mentored student coauthored a publication and is enrolled in graduate school at UC Santa Barbara
HEAD MODERATOR OF CONFEREE NETWORKING SESSION
ORLANDO, FL AND CHICAGO, IL
Pittsburgh Conference for Analytical Chemistry
2012 and 2014
 Facilitated discussion between 25-35 individuals during a two hour round-table session
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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American Chemical Society
Society for Analytical Chemistry of Pittsburgh
Society for Electroanalytical Chemistry
Society for Neuroscience
Younger Chemists Committee of Pittsburgh