Entry Level Analytical Chemist Kristofer Jon Wright

Kristofer Wright
Home: 2 South Avenue West, Cranford NJ, 07016
Cell: 503-781-9903    Email: kristofer.jon.wright@gmail.com

Objective
Career working in advanced laboratory testing working as an analytical chemist. Willing to travel and/or relocate at personal expense.

Education
B.S. Chemistry, Concentration: Environmental Chemistry.
•	Oregon State University, Corvallis OR, June 2010
B.S. Microbiology, 
•	Oregon State University, Corvallis OR, June 2010
Undergraduate Minor, Environmental and Molecular Toxicology.
•	Oregon State University, Corvallis OR, June 2010

Relevant Coursework: (21 Classes)
•	Two years Organic Chemistry
•	One year Inorganic Chemistry
•	Two years Analytical Chemistry
•	Two years Integrated Laboratory
•	One year Comprehensive Toxicology
•	One year Molecular Biology
•	Two years General Microbiology
•	Four years General Wet Chemistry
•	Successfully conducted the synthesis and characterization of aluminum acetyl acetanoate lab experiment, which was the first time it worked in University’s history.
•	Understanding of scientific principles and practices and use of established methodology, processes and equipment to analyze complex samples, including:  GC, HPLC, GC/MS, FTIR, UV, rapid biochemical assay, PCR, basic microbial diagnostics, ELISA, chemical characterization, analytical procedure and methodology, and bulk synthesis/derivatives of complex analytes, as well as both CNMR  and HNMR with experience in 1D/2D.
•	Experience writing business and technical reports and documenting lab test results.
•	Extensive use of MS Office applications.

Volunteer Experience
•	Oregon State University, Microbiology Department, Corvallis OR, Student Volunteer (12/2008-04/2008)
o	Worked on preparation of samples, blanks and standards for qPCR analysis, which involved application of previously developed fecal markers for forensic analysis of point source contamination for a University client.
•	Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland OR, Chemistry Lab Volunteer (06/2003-01/2006) 
o	Communicated and demonstrated scientific concepts to OMSI visitors; researched new lab experiments; stocked, stored, and prepared lab materials; performed lab cleanup and maintenance; and held MSDS certification to handle, utilize and store chemicals.

Work History
•	Oregon State University, café supervisor (09/2007–06/2010), Corvallis, OR
•	Residence Hall Floor Representative, (09/2006-06/2007, 09/2009-06/2010), Corvallis, OR
•	Kroger Grocer, courtesy clerk (06/2007–09/2008, college breaks), Castle Pines, CO
•	St. Helens High School, sports statistician (02/2006-06/2006), St. Helens, OR


Work Ethic and Values
•	Genuine passion for science, engineering and technology
•	Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new situations in a team environment
•	Strong attention to detail, quality of work and innovative ways of doing things
•	Dedicated, dependable “can do” employee focused on doing the best job possible
•	Quest for knowledge and an avid reader
•	Volunteered 600+ community service hours over the last seven years (Key Club, American Red Cross, Oregon Beach Cleanup)

Awards
•	State of Oregon Student of Merit Award in Science, St. Helens, OR, 06/2006.
•	Outstanding Student in Language Arts, St. Helens, OR, 06/2006
•	“Make  a Difference” Award, Corvallis, OR, 06/2010

Professional Organizations
•	American Chemistry Society (Junior Member) since 2007
•	Engineers Without Borders since 2007


References
•	Vincent Gallager, Dishroom Supervisor, (541) 737-2937, call: 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. 
•	Dr. Christine Pastorek, Head Advisor: Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, e-mail: Christine.Pastorek@Oregonstate.edu, or Call: 541-737-3131 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. 
•	Dr. Linda Bruslind, Head Advisor: Department of Microbiology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, e-mail: bruslind@onid.orst.edu, or call: 541-737-4441 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.