Greater Sacramento
Conduct microbiological testing and analysis of environmental samples. Perform laboratory procedures including sample preparation, aseptic techniques, and microbial culturing according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance protocols. Key responsibilities include processing and analyzing water samples, documenting results in laboratory information management systems (LIMS), maintaining laboratory equipment and sterile workspaces, and supporting data validation for regulatory reporting. Developed experience in environmental microbiology testing, contamination control, and analytical documentation within a high-throughput laboratory environment.
· Participated in professional development activities, networking events, and chemistry-related community outreach programs. · Fostered connections with peers and professionals in the field of chemistry through regular meetings and fraternity events. · Supported chapter initiatives, including academic support for nonmembers and promotion of the chemical sciences.
· General Chemistry Laboratory: Developed foundational lab techniques such as titration and solution preparation. · Organic Chemistry Laboratory: Executed multi-step organic syntheses, utilized spectroscopic techniques (IR, NMR), and performed chromatographic separations (TLC, column chromatography). · Quantitative Analysis Laboratory: Focused on gravimetric and volumetric analysis, precision measurement, and statistical data evaluation. · Physical Chemistry Laboratory: Investigated kinetics and thermodynamics (Bomb Calorimetry, Tensiometry). · Instrumental Analysis Laboratory: Employed advanced analytical techniques including UV-Vis spectroscopy, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Created calibration curves, assessed matrix effects, and interpreted instrumental data with a focus on accuracy and reproducibility. · Gained experience in data analysis, lab report writing, and troubleshooting experimental procedures across all labs.