Associate Chemist

• Sep 2022 - Present

R&D Chemist

• Nov 2021 - Sep 2022

R&D Chemist

• May 2019 - Nov 2020

- Prepared laboratory-scale emulsion products for improved product performance, safety, and cost-efficiency. - Analyzed emulsion samples by rheometry, turbidimetry, Karl Fisher titration, and Polarized Light Microscopy. - Developed a method for Particle Size Analysis by microscopy with automated image analysis. - Travelled to instruct and collaborate with international colleagues. - Streamlined laboratory data collection, analysis, and visualization by rewriting procedures, forms, and computer programs Show less

Lab Technician

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

Summer Research and Development Intern

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

Investigated effects of manufacturing parameters on bulk emulsion product quality and stability.

Research Assistant

• Nov 2016 - Oct 2017

- Performed experiments in Proteomics using Mass Spectrometry, UHPLC, and Electro-Spray Ionization Methods for Electrochemical Quantification - Worked with research team members to operate instruments and write reports for experiments - Catalogued and organized chemical storage inventory - Performed experiments in Proteomics using Mass Spectrometry, UHPLC, and Electro-Spray Ionization Methods for Electrochemical Quantification - Worked with research team members to operate instruments and write reports for experiments - Catalogued and organized chemical storage inventory

Vineyard Hand

• May 2017 - Sep 2017

- Provided labor as part of a crew for vine maintenance and development tasks including erecting trellis, planting rootstalks, training and pruning vines, and harvesting grapes - Sampled grapes and assessed sugar content by refractometry to determine ripeness before harvest - Provided labor as part of a crew for vine maintenance and development tasks including erecting trellis, planting rootstalks, training and pruning vines, and harvesting grapes - Sampled grapes and assessed sugar content by refractometry to determine ripeness before harvest

Peer Tutor

• Aug 2015 - Sep 2017

- Provided one-on-one and small group tutoring services to students in Chemistry, Physics, and Math courses - Emphasized developing students’ independent study skills and confidence as well as curriculum competence - Served as Lead Peer Tutor August 2016 – May 2017, providing training, supervision, feedback, and troubleshooting to other tutors - Provided one-on-one and small group tutoring services to students in Chemistry, Physics, and Math courses - Emphasized developing students’ independent study skills and confidence as well as curriculum competence - Served as Lead Peer Tutor August 2016 – May 2017, providing training, supervision, feedback, and troubleshooting to other tutors

Tech Guru Specialist

• Apr 2015 - Oct 2016

- Provided Tier 1 customer-facing tech support both autonomously and as part of a team for over 1000 tickets to students, staff, and related in-store customers - Provided assistance, diagnostics, and repairs for user-personal hardware, software, and university services including but not limited to virus removal, Windows and Macintosh applications, OS installations, and laptop part replacements - Managed time effectively to complete multiple assigned work orders in sequence when necessary or simultaneously when possible - Documented relevant information and work details to Footprints issue-tracking software - Contacted customers by phone to provide updates for work orders - Provided training to new team members in both technical working knowledge and operating procedures - Created and adjusted weekly schedule for 10-member crew, accommodating for availability, preference, demand, and competency constraints Show less