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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.
• 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

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