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Lily Siddon

Houma,LA

Summary

Motivated graduate with foundational knowledge in chemistry, biochemistry, and biology. With experience from undergraduate research and conferences. Demonstrates strong teamwork, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Ready to start a career and make impactful contributions to the scientific community with commitment and ambition.

Work History

Undergraduate Researcher (Biochemistry)

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Conducted lactose dehydrogenase enzyme assays and measured absorbances with a spectrophotometer to assess environmental health using fiddler crabs
  • Simulated exposure conditions for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons to evaluate environmental impact
  • Utilized animal husbandry and buffer preparation skills

Undergraduate Researcher (Organic Chemistry)

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Optimized literature methods for synthesizing ferrocenyl compounds to enhance yield and purity
  • Developed measurement procedure for ferrocenyl compounds, resulting in well-defined voltammograms
  • Monitored redox potential of ferrocenyl ketones using cyclic voltammetry
  • Utilized IR spectroscopy and NMR to verify synthesized compound structures

Undergraduate Researcher (Organic Chemistry)

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developed and optimized a greener ferrocene synthesis procedure for classroom use
  • Pokharel, Uttam, et al. “Two-Step Experiment for Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Laboratory Using Green Techniques: Synthesis of Acetylferrocene and Its Reduction to (±)-1-Ferrocenylethanol.” Journal of Chemical Education, 19 Sept. 2025, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.4c01568.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Chemistry, Minor in Biology

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
05-2025

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Presentation of data
  • Protocol optimization
  • Solution preparation
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Data interpretation
  • Teamwork
  • Critical-thinking
  • Time-management
  • Adaptability

Accomplishments

  • 2024 American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry Recipient
  • Participated in 2023 USM Sensing and Assembly Based on Non-Covalent Interactions REU

Timeline

Undergraduate Researcher (Biochemistry)

Nicholls State University
01.2025 - 05.2025

Undergraduate Researcher (Organic Chemistry)

Nicholls State University
08.2023 - 05.2024

Undergraduate Researcher (Organic Chemistry)

Nicholls State University
08.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - General Chemistry, Minor in Biology

Nicholls State University

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Research AssistantResearch AnalystQuality Assurance AnalystLaboratory AssistantLaboratory Analyst

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid
Location: Raleigh, NCDurham, NC
Open to relocation: Yes

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