James L. Davis School Address 000 Whitebridge Dr. Apt. #100 Winterville, NC 28590 910-444-5555
E-Mail JLD0806@ecu.edu Cell Phone 910-111-2222
Permanent Address 0000 Dockside Dr. Fayetteville, NC 28304 910-222-3333
Objective An entry level position for a pharmaceutical company utilizing my skills in research and analysis. Capabilities I have been exposed to GMP’s through a Graduate Course at East Carolina University. I have 2+ years of experience in protein chemistry doing synthesis, purification, and characterization of peptides. I am a highly motivated and independent researcher. I have obtained good oral and written communication skills through teaching five semesters of Chemistry labs. My proven capabilities are applicable in a pharmaceutical research setting, including: UV-Vis ICP-AES Rotovap pH meter Microsoft Office Gas Chromatography Equilibrium Dialysis
NMR FTIR Spartan Internet Extraction Mass Spectrometry Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis
TLC HPLC MathCAD Lyophilizer Distillation Atomic Absorption Infrared Spectroscopy
Education Masters of Science in Chemistry, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC G.P.A 3.8/4.0
July 2006
Bachelor of Science degree, Chemistry, East Carolina University , NC
May 2004
Selected Examples of Coursework: Organic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Advanced Organic, Qualitative Analysis, Instrumental Analysis, Biology, and Good Manufacturing Practices Selected Examples of Research: “Determining the Zinc Binding Region of Prothymosin-alpha using Peptide Models” ~ which is the current research project for Master’s Degree under the direction of Dr. Colin Burns. Participated in the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (Atlanta) in March 2006 and presented a poster. Experience East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina (2004-Present) ~Organic and General Chemistry Lab Instructor (August 2004-present) ~Chemistry Tutor (January 2004-present) The East Carolina University Chemistry Department is comprised of 28 faculty members, 17 graduate students, and 60 undergraduate students. The Chemistry Department is dedicated to providing a comprehensive, relevant curriculum at all post-secondary levels, producing knowledgeable graduates for careers in academia, industry and government, and conducting significant research in chemistry. Accomplishments Achieved: ~Taught 240 students in General and Organic Chemistry Labs ~Gave lab orientation speeches which trained students in equipment use, safety, and lab techniques ~Supervised lab activities and graded paperwork ~Tutored students who are having difficult in nursing, general, or organic chemistry ~Coordinated with students with their schedule to find appropriate times to meet
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I have sound working knowledge of Operating Systems and Networking: Windows 98, 2000, and XP. I can also navigate Microsoft Office well, specifically: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. I have strong internet research skills due to my familiarity with SciFinder Scholar and Science Direct. I am an involved member of on- and off- campus extracurricular activities at East Carolina University. I am an active member of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship; I have volunteered to help build houses, go on mission trips, and contributed in fundraising events. I am also an active member of the Student Pirate Club which supports our universities athletic programs. I was a Resident Advisor for 2 years. I monitored 108 residents in my two years as a resident advisor. I kept residents informed of deadlines and other pertinent information concerning academic matters. I served as a liaison between staff and residents, relaying information regarding policies, administrative matters, and hall activities to residents. I promoted a working relationship between the staff and hall council in relation to one another's activities, concerns, and mutual goals. I kept the Hall Coordinator informed by sharing information and discussing appropriate means of responding to concerns. I planned activities to assist corridor residents in getting acquainted with and interacting with one another.