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JOSHUA N. NELSON

JOSHUA N. NELSON

Chemistry
Gaithersburg,MD

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Work Type

Full TimePart TimeSeasonal WorkContract Work

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Gaithersburg, MD, US
Open to relocation: No

Summary

Detail-oriented B.S. Chemistry graduate with ACS certification and hands-on experience in GC-MS, HPLC, AAS, UV-Vis, FTIR, and fluorescence spectroscopy. Expertise includes sample preparation, calibration, method validation, and technical reporting. Prepared to contribute to entry-level laboratory, materials chemistry, R&D, and quality control roles.

Overview

1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director

Montgomery County Recreation
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead and supervise diverse youth groups while proactively identifying hazards and following county safety, first aid, and risk-management procedures.
  • Execute daily activity plans, schedules, check-in/check-out procedures, and emergency response protocols; adapt quickly to changing conditions without compromising safety.
  • Maintain accurate attendance records, daily logs, and incident reports; communicate rules, participant needs, and incident information clearly to youth, parents, coworkers, and management.
  • Resolve behavioral and operational challenges through rapid problem-solving and de-escalation; organize and distribute program supplies and materials to support efficient workflows.

Laboratory Instrumentation Experience

University of Maryland
01.2024 - 05.2026
  • Operated GC-MS, HPLC, AAS, UV-Vis, FTIR, fluorescence spectroscopy, and cyclic voltammetry in hands-on analytical chemistry laboratories.
  • Prepared standards, solutions, and samples; performed calibration, quantitative data analysis, method validation, and instrumentation troubleshooting.
  • Authored technical laboratory reports documenting procedures, data, results, and conclusions.

Education

B.S. - Chemistry, ACS-Certified

University of Maryland
College Park, MD
05-2026

Associate of Science - Biochemistry & Chemistry

Montgomery College
MD
12-2023

Skills

  • HPLC
  • GC-MS
  • GC
  • FTIR
  • UV-Vis
  • AAS
  • Sample preparation
  • Instrument calibration
  • Method validation
  • Solution preparation
  • Data analysis
  • Instrumental Troubleshooting

Certification

American Chemical Society Certified Degree

Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid

Interests

UMD Paintball Team, Safety Officer 2024 - Present, Secretary 2024 - 2025

Personal Information

Title: CHEMISTRY | LABORATORY & MATERIALS SCIENCE

Timeline

Laboratory Instrumentation Experience

University of Maryland
01.2024 - 05.2026

Assistant Director

Montgomery County Recreation
01.2022 - Current

Associate of Science - Biochemistry & Chemistry

Montgomery College

B.S. - Chemistry, ACS-Certified

University of Maryland