Patrick Hawk Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

St Paul, Mn, Us

Analysis of materials via IR and RAMAN spectroscopyFluorimetryUV Vis

Mentor, Oh, Us

Working extensively with bacterial species that commonly infect medical devicesHandling of medical devices and strips inoculated with bacteria for verification of thorough sterilizationMaintaining proper documentation and procedural protocol in a highly regulated GLP lab environment

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

- Troubleshooting, maintaining, and evaluation of testing platforms- Maintaining functionality and calibration schedule of technical equipment- Adhering to changing processes in a flexible and agile manner- Finding efficient, cost-effective solutions to various laboratory issues

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- Organic and inorganic synthesis- Shipping of hazardous materials and dangerous goods in large quantities- Synthesis scale-up and process development- Characterization of polymers and polymer components- Laboratory maintenance and upkeep- Coating hydrophobic/hydrophilic materials onto various substrates- Evaluation of incoming chemicals to ensure employee safety- Training employees in proper chemical disposal and safety- Proper storage, segregation, and disposal of hazardous, toxic, and environmentally contaminating chemicals- Evaluation of job duties for employees with special health needs- Fixing, troubleshooting, and repairing various laboratory equipment- 2011-2017 Chairperson of VEL Safety Committee

St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer, GC/MS, and Fluorimeter- Imaged DNA on mica using an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)- Nanopatterned chemicals using a Nano eNabler- Synthesized G-DNA- Synthesized thiols, including fluorescent thiols and long-chain alkyl disulfides, as part of ongoing research- Kept accurate and thorough notebook on all actions taken- Managed three other student researchers for three months

- Proper disposal of hazardous, toxic, and environmental contaminant chemicals- Synthesis and reagent preparation for Chemistry lab students - Kept accurate records of chemicals and MSDS's across the entire chemistry departmentThis position familiarized me with proper handling and disposal of dangerous chemicals and how to store and segregate such chemicals based on the hazard they pose. I was also taught how to read and categorize MSDS's, and analyze them for relevant details.

Temporary summer work, grinding, finishing, and assembling stainless steel boxes

Temporary summer work, grinding, finishing, and assembling aluminum boxes

- Supervised classes taught after school, worked security during and after school activities, taught after school activities- Promoted to Building Supervisor at Lincoln Elementary in 2004