Joseph Ramirez Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

San Diego, California, United States

- Performs data wrangling, data curation, and data integration services for a variety of industries and clients (pharma, biotech, non-profits, government, etc.).- Utilizes Python, R, and SQL to accomplish data related tasks- Applies chemistry focused ontologies, structures, and reactions in the curation of data.- Interfaces with a team of multidisciplinary scientists and IT personnel.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Designs and characterizes coordination polymers/metal-organic frameworks exhibiting novel topologies.- Handles multiple research projects, both dependently with fellow graduate students and independently.- One peer-reviewed, first-author publication: J. Am. Chem. Soc. (2016); one co-authored publication: J. Am. Chem. Soc. (2018); at least 2 co-authored papers in progress.- Presented research at various scientific meetings/symposia throughout graduate school career: America Chemical Society regional/national meetings, Northeast Corridor Zeolite Association (NECZA), and Georgetown University Synthesis Symposium. Also presented research findings to Georgetown community and graduate committee members.- Attends weekly seminars to learn more about other aspects/fields related to chemistry.Research tasks include the following:- Synthesizing crystalline/porous materials called zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs).- Discovery of (novel) ZIF topologies via specific crystallization techniques.- Sample analysis include using single-crystal x-ray diffraction (SC-XRD), powder x-ray diffraction (PXRD), and NMR spectroscopy. Also experienced in TGA, DSC, GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC, UV-VIS, FT-IR, and porosity measurements (Autosorb 1-MP).

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Serves as the safety officer for the Holman research group. Specific responsibilities include the following:- performing a weekly inspection of the research lab to make sure all lab safety protocols are complied with and enforced.- communicating with Safety and Environmental Management at Georgetown University to dispose of hazardous chemical waste.- communicating between the principal investigator, graduate students, and the chief safety officer of Georgetown University ensuring all safety rules were complied with and enforced.- assisting with writing SOPs and other important safety documents with the principal investigator, fellow graduate students, and the chief safety officer of Georgetown.- spearheading a chemical inventory project in collaboration with fellow group members by compiling and organizing a list of all chemical reagents present in the research lab.- fostering a safe working environment..

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Guided and instructed undergraduates enrolled in organic chemistry lecture/lab (up to 16 students per lab). Responsibilities included lesson planning, safety implementation throughout the lab, guiding students in using instrumentation for chemical analysis (i.e. FT-IR, UV-Vis, GC-MS, NMR).- Fostered a collaborative, creative, and fun working environment while conducting organic chemistry recitation/lab.- Recipient of Georgetown Chemistry Department’s Graduate Student Teaching Award for the 2013–2014 academic year.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Guided and trained high school students selected from the American Chemical Society’s Project SEED program . This program provides economically disadvantaged high school students an exposure on being a research chemist.- Fostered a collaborative and creative research environment for each participating high school student.- Counseled students in constructing a research report and poster presentation at the end of the program.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Organized, prepared, and distributed chemical reagents for organic chemistry labs administered each semester and during summer sessions.- Coordinated and communicated with/between the head organic chemistry lab instructor and the teaching assistants. - Coordinated with stock room personnel on ordering/obtaining specific chemical reagents needed for the entire semester.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemistry