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Redmond, Washington, United States

I work on Laboratory Safety for Laboratory Management Team, ensuring proper chemical usage throughout Reality Labs research division. I preform safety walkthroughs, document issues, and work to reconcile them to ensure the safety of our researchers and compliance with chemical and safety policies.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Research Assistant - Investigated the electronic and ionic properties of organic semiconductors, utilizing microscopy techniques and diverse analytical tools. - Fabricated and tested Organic Electrochemical Transistors.- Fabricated substrates using photolithography in cleanroom. - Utilized electrochemical techniques, including cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical strain microscopy.- Designed and built experimental setups involving electrochemical techniques.- Communicated findings through writing, graphs, presentations, and public speaking.- Contributed to grant writing and presentations.- Peer reviewed academic papers for fellow lab members and scientific journals.- Collaborated with and mentored fellow graduate students and undergraduate students, continually checked on their progress and understanding.- Served as Clean Energy Institute Fellow and CEI Torrance Policy Analyst.Co-author on - A Reversible Structural Phase Transition by Electrochemically-Driven Ion Injection into a Conjugated Polymer, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2020, 142, 16, 7434- P-Type Electrochemical Doping Can Occur by Cation Expulsion in a High-Performing Polymer for Organic Electrochemical Transistors, ACS Materials Lett. 2020, 2, 3, 254Teaching Assistant- Collaborated with lecturing and laboratory professors to instruct undergraduates.- Provided guidance on General chemistry and Organic Chemistry courses.- Facilitated discussions, clarified complex chemistry concepts, and offered support.- Assisted in the development of instructional materials and assessments.- Graded assignments and exams, providing constructive feedback to students.

Seattle, Washington, United States

During my tenure as a researcher in Dr. David Ginger’s Research Lab, I was in charge of overseeing and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of multiple wet chemistry and laser labs across multiple buildings at the University of Washington. - Conducted safety training for incoming laboratory members and visitors, training over 20 individuals.- Ensured a thorough understanding of safety protocols, lab processes, and instrumentation usage. - Implemented and updated lab policies, enhancing safety measures and adherence to regulatory standards.- Supervised safety protocols in chemical and laser labs, ensuring compliance.- Led the development and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for chemical processes, experiments, and data processing, improving overall lab efficiency.- Played a key role in maintaining a culture of safety by actively reviewing and editing all documentation, providing valuable feedback to fellow lab mates.- Managed hazardous waste removal, including lead and cadmium.- Oversaw maintenance of multiple instruments.- Demonstrated commitment to OSHA and EH&S compliance, passing inspections.

San Francisco Bay Area

Research for Dr. Ryan West. Research focused on investigating the deposition and electronic properties of polyaniline in electrochemical cells.

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Worked for the biomolecular measurement division under Dr. Stephen Semancik. Research focused on the fabrication of an electrode using physical vapor deposition techniques in the CNST cleanroom.

Master Of Science - Ms, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Graduate and Professional Student Senator for the Chemistry Department (2018 -2021) Worked for Professor David.

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry, Senior

Activities and Societies: American Chemical Society- President Minor in Mathematics