Makenzy Schuman-Kline
Billings,MT
Summary
Goal-oriented Chemist offering strong knowledge in chemical compositions and standard testing procedures. Keeps laboratory equipment and instruments in optimal condition. Proactive in addressing concerns and implementing solutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemist
Talen Energy
01.2022 - Current
- Performed standardized tests on all water cycles running within power plant to determine whether plant processes fell within parameters of safe operation
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Monitored water cycle data and made decisions in collaboration with plant operators to address and respond to safety concerns.
- Safely operated and calibrated laboratory equipment including spectrophotometer, ICP-OES, and ion chromatography system.
- Developed strong understanding of water chemistry and power plant systems, which allowed for faster problem detection and responses.
Lab Intern
University Of Montana Chemistry And Biochemistry
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked 20 hours per week in chemistry and biochemistry department lab to analyze water samples for Long-Term Research in Environmental Biology (LTREB) performing spectrophotometric pH and alkalinity measurements.
- Conducted research that focused on analyzing differences between measured and calculated pCO2 by measuring pH, total alkalinity, temperature, and ionic strength of water samples.
- Created R scripts to visually present research findings.
Research Assistant
Forensic Anthropology Research
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Drilled human skeletal remains to run ATR-FTIR analysis on 200 different bone powder samples to visually see presence or absence of DNA and hydroxyapatite.
- Studied the chemical structure of bone to interpret ATR-FTIR spectra.
Semester Lab Assistant- Forensic Science Division
Department Of Justice
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in chemistry section of the Forensic Science Division of the Department of Justice
- Scanned case files to help chemistry section establish a paperless method.
- Maintained a safe lab environment by cleaning and properly storing standards and other chemicals.
- Assisted with test mixes and instrument cleaning and maintenance.
- Learned how the State Crime Lab handled cases through mentorship with a forensic chemist.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Montana
Missoula, MT12.2021
Skills
- Equipment Management
- Laboratory Safety
- Chemical Analysis
- Instrumental Analysis
- Adaptable/Flexible
- Collaborative Teamwork
Accomplishments
Publications:
Young. F.L., Shangguang, Q., Beatty, C.M., Gilsdorf, M.D. and DeGrandpre, M.D. (2022) Comparison of spectrophotometric and electrochemical pH measurements for calculating freshwater pCO2. Limnol Oceanogr Methods, 20: 514-529. https://doi.org/10.1002/lom3.105001
Timeline
Chemist
Talen Energy
01.2022 - Current
Semester Lab Assistant- Forensic Science Division
Department Of Justice
10.2021 - 12.2021
Research Assistant
Forensic Anthropology Research
03.2021 - 12.2021
Lab Intern
University Of Montana Chemistry And Biochemistry
03.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Montana