Jackson Barrett
Portland,OR
Summary
Chemical researcher and tutor with extensive knowledge of math and physics and chemistry concepts. Knowledgeable research assistant well-versed in documenting results with an organized approach and precise skill. Proficient at writing and editing research papers. Can present and teach effectively. Bringing four years of experience supporting research into diverse topics along with advanced proficiency in organic synthesis and techniques and analytical identification methods and quantitative methods. Has one year of semiconductor industry experience. Has had experience with HPLC, AAS, LC-MS, DART-MS, and MALDI-TOF. Has had extensive experience using NMR, GC-MS, ICP-MS, and ICP-OES. Has performed maintenance on the NMR, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and HPLC.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician (Contract)
MPCA
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Performed qualitative analysis to find amounts of impurities in hydrogen peroxide at all steps of production.
- Used TOC to determine the amount of carbon, ICP-MS to determine the amount of metals, IC to determine the amount of anions and cations, GFAA to determine the amount of Silicon, and AT to determine the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the solution.
Research Assistant (Calloway Group)
Winthrop University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
- Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.
- Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
- Optimized lab equipment usage, significantly reducing operational costs and downtime.
- Performed quantitative analysis via HPLC to find concentrations of capsaisin, dihydrocapsaisin, and nordihydrocapsaisin and then calculate the amount of Scovilles in peppers.
- Performed vacuum freezing then crushed each pepper and added it to a solution of 5% nitric acid.
Research Assistant (Jones/Donati/Calloway Group)
Wake Forest University
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis via ICP-MS to determine possible trace elements to aid in the identification of a firearms manufacturer to assist in law enforcement investigations.
- Developed methodologies and processes to digests parts of firearms to identify possible trace elements.
- Calculated figures of merit.
Chemistry and Physics Tutor
Winthrop University
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of course material.
- Applied mathematics to complete complex calculations required for physics formulas.
- Helped students to practice concepts by making practice problems.
- Met students in the tutoring room for one-on-one support for classes like general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics.
Research Assistant (Walter Group)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Performed quantitative and qualitative analysis via GC-MS and NMR.
- Synthesized intermediates that would later be used in the synthesis of different thiozolothiozole derivatives to catalyze the alkylation of imines via photoredox catalysis.
- Performed alylation reactions via photoredox catalysis using thiozolothiozole derivatives.
Research Assistant (Hanna Group)
Winthrop University
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Performed quantitative and qualitative analysis via NMR and GC-MS.
- Synthesized the alkylation of imines via photoredox catalysis using Iridium and Palladium based photocatalysts.
- Helped write and edit publications.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Winthrop University
05.2023
Skills
- Analytical
- Analyzed data
- Catalysis
- Chemistry
- Chromatography
- Data analysis
- Gas chromatography
- GC-MS
- General chemistry
- HPLC
- ICS
- Inductively coupled plasma
- Liquid chromatography
- MALDI-TOF
- Mass spectrometry
- Math
- NMR
- Nuclear magnetic resonance
- Optical
- Optical emission spectrometer
- Organic chemistry
- Organic synthesis
- Organized approach
- Physics
- Qualitative analysis
- Quantitative analysis
- Refractometer
- Research and development
- Semiconductor industry
- Spectroscopy
- Teaching
- Wrote and edited research papers
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Lab Technician (Contract)
MPCA
07.2023 - 07.2024
Research Assistant (Calloway Group)
Winthrop University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Research Assistant (Jones/Donati/Calloway Group)
Wake Forest University
06.2022 - 08.2022
Chemistry and Physics Tutor
Winthrop University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Research Assistant (Walter Group)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
06.2021 - 08.2021
Research Assistant (Hanna Group)
Winthrop University
01.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science -
Winthrop University
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