ADIL SYED
Senior Environmental Science: Hydrology
CHICO,CA
Summary
Competent Chemistry Lab Assistant with expertise in setting up and executing a wide range of experiments. Detail-oriented when following instructions and safety procedures, as well as organizing lab, cleaning and calibrating equipment, preparing solutions, performing experiments and disposing of hazardous chemicals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals. Driven student leveraging studies in Environmental Science. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Environmental Chemistry Lab Assistant
Chico State University
CHICO, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Developed experimental formulae on behalf of Dr. Sandrine Matiasek to support laboratory operations.
- Compared equipment against design and production specifications through quality and integrity checks.
- Tracked experimental results, coordinated data reviews and produced detailed reports.
- Applied chemistry knowledge and expertise to enhance laboratory applications.
ICPMS Instrument Analyst
Chico State University
Chico, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Weekly operation of an inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Retail Sales Advisor
Best Buy LLC
Chico, CA
05.2016 - 05.2021
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges.
Education
No Degree - Environmental Science
Butte College
Oroville, CA 08.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science: Hydrology
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA 08.2020 - Current
Additional Information
Deans Honor List: Spring 2021
Chico State Faculty-Mentored Research & Creative Activities Program - HEERF Award
Timeline
Environmental Chemistry Lab Assistant
Chico State University
09.2021 - Current
ICPMS Instrument Analyst
Chico State University
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science: Hydrology
California State University - Chico
08.2020 - Current
Retail Sales Advisor
Best Buy LLC
05.2016 - 05.2021
No Degree - Environmental Science
Butte College
08.2015 - 05.2020