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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Instructed (using lecture, discussion, and lab-based learning) up to 48 students per semester in weekly class sections on General Chemistry I and II topics• Facilitated students’ completion of relevant laboratory exercises in accordance with faculty-determined curriculum• Communicated basic lab techniques to students, oversaw use of proper lab safety protocol, and answered on-the-spot questions about concepts and experimental procedures during laboratory sessions• Mentored students individually during weekly office hours • Participated in weekly teaching assistant meetings and aided in improving the structure of lab courses

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Utilized PerkinElmer® Clarus® 680 GC equipped with VUV Analytics® VGA-101™ VUV detector on standard synthetic cannabinoid samples to research the viability of vacuum-ultraviolet spectroscopy in distinguishing between certain positional isomers of JWH-018 and between certain diastereomers of synthetic cannabinoids• Utilized PerkinElmer® Clarus® SQ 8C single quadrupole MS to compare MS spectral data with previously acquired VUV spectral data• Formulated conclusions on the complementary nature of VUV and MS detection on researched compounds and presented findings at American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2023 annual conference

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Synthesized, analyzed, and registered within the company over 30 unique short-chain fatty acid compounds, several of which were patented, to assist in research on compound behavior in the gut microbiome• Purified compounds using column chromatography and utilized chromatography methods for quality assurance• Prepared weekly presentations on work performed and collaborated with team members to streamline synthesis priorities• Handled routine operation/maintenance of laboratory equipment and assisted in setting up new laboratory spaces• Conducted preliminary research on future PK study candidates

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Utilized BioAutomation® MerMade™ oligonucleotide synthesizer to process, analyze, and present data on over 2000 oligonucleotides over the course of six months in a small team environment• Organized analytical data and directed workflow within the laboratory in accordance with results• Revised intercompany standard operating procedures on synthesis and analysis of oligonucleotides• Facilitated training of incoming co-op student for the next co-op cycle on standard operating procedures

Masters Of Forensic Science, Forensic Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Northeastern Pep Band, Northeastern Vietnamese Student Association