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Education
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Leah Danielle Pfeifer

Leah Danielle Pfeifer

Analytical Chemist
Lawrence,KS

Summary

Deadline-driven Analytical chemist demonstrating superior time management, communication, and business acumen. Seeking employment at the intersection of science and business. Experience with mass spectrometry. Established performance history with mentorship and serving as an advocate for growth in both academic and professional settings.

Education

Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
08.2018 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Creighton University
Omaha, NE
08.2014 - 05.2018

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Completed administrative and research duties under direction of advisor, Dr. Heather Desaire.
  • Developed protocol to improve limit of detection of glycans by mass spectrometry.
  • Developed sample data set to challenge machine learning tools
  • Built a scalable pipeline for mass spectrometry data to enable fast analysis by machine learning using R (reduced from days to minutes)

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University Of Kansas Department Of Chemistry
Lawrence, KS
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Instructed Analytical Chemistry Lab, Fall 2018; Fall 2020
  • Educated undergraduate students on laboratory activities, including proper use of pipettes, fume hoods, and analytical instrumentation.
  • Evaluated assignments and provided detailed feedback to support improvement of scientific writing skills.
  • Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
  • Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.

Chemistry Intern

Elemental Scientific Inc
Omaha, NE
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Engaged in R&D activities to develop innovative sample introduction technologies for mass spectrometry applications.
  • Communicated product value, quality and style to educate and entice potential customers by performing live demonstrations.
  • Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues identified during QC and maintain high-quality final products.
  • Liaised between production and quality assurance departments to streamline processes and increase daily productivity.
  • Piloted deployment of new hardware in standard systems by meticulous validation of compatibility
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create new user documentation by articulating scientific and technical details of products.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication

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Affiliations

American Chemical Society

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Community Engagement

Graduate Affairs Committee Student Representative

  • Advocated on behalf of graduate students by eliciting feedback and representing interests during negotiation meetings with faculty.
  • Initiated revision of student conduct policy
  • During COVID-19 pandemic, served as liaison between students and department with emphasis on mental health and financial support.

Grief Facilitator

  • Led grief support groups on a weekly basis.
  • Designed age-appropriate activities to assist with processing emotions, enhancing coping skills and to build hope and support for grieving children and their families
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Completed 20-hour comprehensive training program to be a qualified Grief Facilitator.

STEM Mentor

  • Planned, developed, and implemented weekly activities to engage students in STEM
  • Fostered positive learning environment to promote children’s personal, social, and intellectual development.

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Kansas
01.2019 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry

University of Kansas
08.2018 - 08.2021

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University Of Kansas Department Of Chemistry
08.2018 - 12.2020

Chemistry Intern

Elemental Scientific Inc
05.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Creighton University
08.2014 - 05.2018
Leah Danielle PfeiferAnalytical Chemist