Caitlin Bradley
Daytona Beach,FL
Summary
Offering strong foundation in scientific principles and genuine passion for learning and development. Delivers solid understanding of research methodologies and laboratory techniques, ensuring efficient and accurate experiment execution. Ready to use and develop analytical and problem-solving skills in research/lab assistant role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist I
Pace Analytical
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted experiments to analyze chemical compositions and validate results for various projects via Ion Chromatography
- Developed and optimized laboratory protocols to enhance efficiency and accuracy of testing procedures
- Trained other scientists on laboratory techniques, ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices
- Maintain and repair IC systems (pumps, suppressors, columns) and optimized instrument performance
Lab Assistant (Chemistry)
Oglethorpe University
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Prepared concentrations of various aqueous solutions
- Properly neutralized and disposed of organic and aqueous waste
- Constructed lab stations with needed equipment and materials
- Responsible for stock inventory and organization of inventory, including corrosive and hazardous materials
Chemistry REU Intern
Vanderbilt University
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted synthesis of diastereo- and enantioselective catalysts
- Worked with air and moisture sensitive reagents in glove box
- Analyzed chemical compounds via TLC, NMR, & column chromatography
- Communicated scientific findings through oral, poster, and PowerPoint presentations
Student Instructor (Physics)
Oglethorpe University
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Held recitation sessions and office hours for students
- Provided assistance during lab periods
- Set up lab experiments for data collection
- Aided in student data calculations
SURF Intern
The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted organic synthesis on potential drug compound
- Ran proteomics experiment on synthesized compound
- Analyzed chemical compounds via LC-MS, NMR, & HP-LC
- Communicated scientific findings through oral, poster, and PowerPoint presentations
Student Instructor (General Chemistry)
Oglethorpe University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Held recitation sessions and office hours for students
- Provided assistance during lab periods
- Standardized and neutralized chemical solutions
- Graded pre-labs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA12-2024
Skills
- Titration
- Melting Point Determination
- Thin Layer Chromatography
- Steam Distillation
- Neutralizing and Standardizing Chemical Solutions
- Acid-Base Extraction
- Organic Synthesis
- Recrystallization
- LC-MS Data Collection and Analysis
- NMR Data Collection and Analysis
- UV-Vis Data Collection and Analysis
- FTIR Data Collection and Analysis
- Crystal-Gel Growth
- Ion Chromatography
- Laboratory testing
- QA/QC
- Proficient in LIMS and Chromeleon
PRESENTATIONS
- April 2023 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES SYMPOSIUM (LASS), OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY Bradley C.M., Franco-Lopez W., Ventosilla V. Measuring the Widths of Single Strands of Hair Using Single Slit Diffraction
- August 2023 SURF INTERN POSTER PRESENTATION, THE HERBERT WERTHEIM UF SCRIPPS INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY Bradley C.M., Jolly S., Samowitz P., Rumbaugh G., Seath C. Synthesis and Target Identification of SynGAP1 Upregulator
- December 2024 THE POSTERS OF RESEARCH IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS (PRISM), OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY Bradley C.M., Ramos A. Using Organic Spectroscopy to Analyze the Compound 2-Fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine
- March 2024 EMERGING AREAS AND NEW METHODS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL BIOLOGY, ACS SPRING 2024 MANY FLAVORS OF CHEMISTRY; NEW ORLEANS Bradley C.M., Jolly S., Samowitz P., Rumbaugh G., Seath C. Synthesis and Target Identification of SynGAP1 Upregulator
- April 2024 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES SYMPOSIUM (LASS), OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY Bradley C.M., Cregar H., Wilder H., Thomas M. Comparative Analysis of Acetylsalicylic Acid Concentration in Aspirin
- April 2024 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES SYMPOSIUM (LASS), OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY Regalado A., Bradley C.M., Gabriel G. Acquisition of a Polarimeter and Possible Experiments for Different Chemistry Lab Courses
- August 2024 13TH ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Bradley C.M., Gourville P., Vernon C., Johnston J. Synthesis of Diastereo- and Enantioselective Catalysts for Aza-Henry Reactions
SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND AWARDS
- Oglethorpe Flagship 50 Award- $4,424
- Oglethorpe Presidential Scholarship with Recognition- $23,000
- Oglethorpe Flagship 50 Award- $4,424
- Top Presenter at UF Scripps SURF Program Poster Presentation
- REU Travel Grant- $1,200
- Pullen Family Endowed Scholarship-$1,000
Timeline
Scientist I
Pace Analytical
07.2025 - Current
Chemistry REU Intern
Vanderbilt University
06.2024 - 08.2024
Student Instructor (Physics)
Oglethorpe University
08.2023 - 12.2023
SURF Intern
The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology
06.2023 - 08.2023
Lab Assistant (Chemistry)
Oglethorpe University
02.2023 - 12.2024
Student Instructor (General Chemistry)
Oglethorpe University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Oglethorpe University