Elena Monat

• Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment on wet chemistry and novel surface chemistry projects for future gene therapy products.
• Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for chromatography resins and membranes with modified surface chemistry.
• Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
• Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• Run chemical reactions and synthesis of complex polymers for surface chemistry and wet chemistry projects.
• Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
• Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments, and participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
• Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
• Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis. Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
• Collected research data through experimentation and used MiniTab for statistical analysis.
• Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
• Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
• Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
• Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results.

• Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results for PTFE team.
• Provided support and guidance to junior and senior lab staff.
• Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
• Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
• Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
• Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
• Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
• Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
• Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
• Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
• Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
• Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
• Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.

• Assist in research for biodegradation pathway of juglone compound and its derivatives; project funded by United States Army and DuPont

• Perform wet chemistry experiments: reaction synthesis, work-up, extractions, TLC, column chromatography

• Ran and analyzed HPLC data to identify reaction products and concentration

• Write protocols, PowerPoint presentations of research results

• Ran Heck reactions to synthesize different azaborine compounds.
• Ran H1-NMR, C13-NMR, IR and GC-MS instruments for identification of functional groups on azaborine chromophore.
• Used fluorescence photometer to calculate and graph absorbance by compounds and understand their Stock shifts.

• Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
• Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
• Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
• Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts.
• Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.

• Assisted students in proper set-up of chemical equipment and apparatuses.
• Demonstrated and perform experiments for entire classroom.
• Operated laboratory spectroscopy equipment and interpreted collected data to students.
• Responsible for supervision and safety of experiments performed by students.
• Collected, calculated, analyzed, interpreted and compiled data and results to students under supervision of professor.
• Taught and explained organic chemistry theory correlated with experiments in laboratory.
• Ability to communicate different scientific aspects of chemistry with diverse group of students and professors.
• Ability to manage experiments in timely manner and trouble shoot any occurrences.
• Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.