Chandler McCoy
Lab Bench Chemist
Batesville,AR
Summary
Driven worker with a passion for technology and people. Prompt and effective multi-tasker with a background in chemistry, engineering, and leadership. Highly adept in communicating technical information and motivated by learning and success.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Bench Chemist
FutureFuel Chemical Co.
Batesville , AR
06.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with laboratory technicians, production personnel and customers to improve product quality and functionality.
- Develop synthesis procedures for new products including pharmaceutical precursors, polymers, reactive monomers, surfactants, and fuel related chemicals
- Work with safety personnel to communicate and develop process hazard and risk assessment.
- Develop process improvements to maximize reaction yields, safety, functionality, and minimize production costs.
Researcher
University Of Missouri
Columbia , MO
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted in the organization and formation of a materials research startup laboratory.
- Studied inorganic thin-films, battery technology, and material synthesis.
- Designed, constructed, and operated a custom Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Reactor.
- Served as Administrator of the ALD reactor and performed material synthesis for campus groups and other clients.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects under limited startup budget.
Teaching Assistant
University Of Missouri
Columbia, MO
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Gave lectures twice weekly on chemistry relevant to weekly laboratory assignments.
- Supervised and assisted students as they performed weekly laboratory assignments.
- Tutored students and graded assignments and exams.
Development Intern
FutureFuel Chemical Co.
Batesville, AR
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Performed chemical analysis on synthesized products.
- Performed chemical synthesis and collected observational data.
- Analyzed and compiled data for results presentations.
Education
Master of Science - Space Systems Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD 01.2021 - Current
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University Of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO 07.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Lyon College
Batesville, AR 07.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Microsoft Office
Chemical Instrumentation
Data Analysis
Communication
Project Management
Process Improvement
Research and Development
Leadership
- 1872 Society (2019-Present)
- Mortar Board Alumni Chair (2017-2018)
- Lyon College Honor Council (2016-2018)
- Lyon College Alumni Council (2015-2018)
- American Chemical Society (2014-2019)
- Alpha Lambda Delta (2014-2015)
Timeline
Master of Science - Space Systems Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
01.2021 - Current
Lab Bench Chemist
FutureFuel Chemical Co.
06.2019 - Current
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University Of Missouri - Columbia
07.2018 - 05.2019
Researcher
University Of Missouri
07.2018 - 05.2019
Teaching Assistant
University Of Missouri
07.2018 - 05.2019
Development Intern
FutureFuel Chemical Co.
02.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Lyon College
07.2014 - 05.2018