Experience

Eurofins | EAG Laboratories

• United States
• Research
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Analyst

  • May 2023 - Present



Missouri State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chemistry Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  Conducted laboratory experiments and syntheses of carbon nanoparticles and CuO nanoparticles.Utilized inkjet printing for glucose sensor fabrication.Performed purification of nanomaterials including filtration and dialysis.Performed UV-vis spectroscopy (UV-vis), fluorescence spectroscopy, chronoamperometry, Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Electrophoretic Light Scattering (ELS).Kept detailed records of laboratory procedure.Organize written reports and presented research in poster and presentation formats.Presented at the American Chemical Society's Fall 2021 Midwest Regional Conference and Spring 2022 National Conference, as well as at the Missouri State University Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum (EIDF) in May 2022.Won Outstanding Poster Presentation for EIDF presentation in May 2022.Won 2nd place at the Missouri State University 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition in Fall 2021. Show less

• Chemistry Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2020 - May 2022

  Supervised weekly undergraduate laboratory experiments in General Chemistry I and II, Essentials of Organic Chemistry, Chemistry for the Citizen and Analytical Chemistry.Instructed students in laboratory procedure and content.Tutored students in various chemistry courses both in-person and virtually.Evaluated student laboratory performance through grading laboratory reports and exams.Prepared chemicals and materials for analytical chemistry lab.Maintained student records of attendance and assignments.Maintained frequent virtual and in-person communication with students and laboratory managers. Show less



Parkway-Rockwood Community Education

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adventure Club Activity Assistant

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2020

  Supervised one-on-one or groups of elementary students in daily activities and field trips. Ensured safety of students and enforcement of Adventure Club policies. Designed arts and crafts activities for groups of 30-50 students. Supervised one-on-one or groups of elementary students in daily activities and field trips. Ensured safety of students and enforcement of Adventure Club policies. Designed arts and crafts activities for groups of 30-50 students.



Missouri State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chemistry Stockroom Assistant

  • Jan 2019 - May 2020

  Prepared reagents and materials for General Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry I laboratories on a bi-weekly basis. Prepared laboratory set ups for 3-9 sections of 24 students and ensured lab space was cleaned prior to the next session.Made bulk solutions, chemical standards, and student unknown samples.Performed titrations for standardization of solution concentrations.Ensured calibration and conducted routine maintenance of equipment including micropipettes, pH probes, burettes, Genesis 20 spectrometers, and UV-lamps.Ensured chemical safety through proper labeling, chemical storage, and waste disposal. Show less

• Undergraduate Student Researcher

  • Sep 2017 - May 2020

  Performed nanoparticle syntheses and purifications in Analytical Chemistry.Conducted Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis), fluorescence spectroscopy, and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR).Performed data analysis via Excel.Prepared written reports and detailed records of laboratory procedure.Presented research in poster and oral presentation formats including presentations at the 2018 and 2019 Missouri State University College of Natural and Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Day, and at the American Chemical Society's Fall 2018 Midwest Regional Conference and Spring 2019 National Conference. Show less

• Student Receptionist

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018



Byrnes Mill City Hall

• Byrnes Mill, MO

• Summer Intern

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018