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Fort Collins, Co, Us

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Converted actionable data from QCC Analyst TAKT times to generate automated systems to create a time savings of more than 5% annually.Quality Control testing in the pharmaceutical environment focusing on cGmp with testing experience in: HPLC, GC, and physical analysis.Wave transformation in a digital infrastructure to increase revenue and improve efficiency.Method transfers for cross site harmonization.Digital infrastructure improvements to decrease overall downtime.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Supervised, delegated tasks, and trained fellow employees during daily operations. Performed general tree care including proper pruning, technical removals, and tree identification. Operated industry equipment including chainsaws, chippers, bucket trucks, log loaders, and log movers.

Pierre, South Dakota

Prepared and analyzed blood lead samples using GFAAS. Developed infographics and fact sheets for new reportable diseases. Performed daily screening of urine samples for drugs of abuse using a Siemens V-Twin.

Rochester, Minnesota Area

Reviewing invention disclosures, interviewing inventors, drafting patent applications, and patent prosecution of patent applications that are filed with the USPTO. Researching invention disclosures for their patentability and determining their practicability and pathways. Interviewed inventors with every new disclosure to determine the novelty of their invention. Used provided information from the disclosure and inventor interviews to draft patent applications and file those patent applications with the USTPO. Drafted applications in various fields including mechanical, computer architecture, internet of things (IOT), Cloud computing, chemistry, and physical media.

Cannon Falls, Mn

Identified, packed, and transported hazardous wastes from generator facilities including bulk drum and compatible chemical packing. Remained in compliance with DOT and EPA regulations during packing and transportation. Preformed regular inspections of hospitals in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area.

Rochester, Minnesota Area

Was nominated for the Team Member of the week over 5 times and placed second 3 times.In charge of opening and preparing the department, completing paperwork, and answering calls.Preparation includes stocking, and straightening our products along with contacting guests about their open invoices. Assisted guests with the knowledge and tools for completing their projects.

South Dakota State Unversity

Mixed stock solutions for all student laboratories at the Avera Health and Sciences building. Disassembly and reassembly of instruments for regular maintenance or cleaning. Organized a storage facility for glassware and laboratory equipment. Placed in charge of liquid nitrogen bulk fills, Dewar fills for graduate student research, and the NMR instruments.

South Dakota State University

Assisted graduate students with their work in cyanide analysis, and organic dyes using LC/MS and GC/MS.Developed a simultaneous pesticide detection analysis, which may detect 13 pesticides from an environmental water source using UHPLC/MS/MS. Developed a procedure for gas phase deposition of dyes on TiO2 coated slides increasing the deposition efficiency by over 1000%. Developed and revised student lab programs for for undergraduate Analytical Chemistry and General Chemistry students.

Clear Lake, Sd

Testing of igniter, primary, and secondary explosives. Testing varied from physical detonation, to purity and particle analysis. Physical detonation included, impact detonation, friction detonation, electromagnetic compatibility, and Calorimetry. Particle analysis included microscopy, size exclusion, and optical sieve analysis.Assisted in developing a purity chemical reaction determination. Compiled and organized a database of raw materials for the development and production of the explosives.

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry

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