Matthew Bernstein
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Dedicated Research Assistant specializing in materials science, equipped with strong skills in material synthesis, data analysis, and lab equipment optimization. Proven track record of contributing to innovative research projects through effective collaboration and mentoring. A passion for hands-on experimentation drives a commitment to solving complex challenges and advancing knowledge within the field. Keen to leverage expertise in a dynamic research environment to support groundbreaking discoveries.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant — Materials Science Laboratory
UCSC- Baskin School of Engineering
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Executed material synthesis and performed data analysis using Quantum Design tools.
- Investigated complex electron behaviors in f-electron compounds to advance materials science research.
- Played a key role in developing a new laboratory space, optimizing equipment setups for efficient research.
- Contributed to the certification of a new material, and its subsequent integration into a thesis project.
- Analyzed experimental results to identify potential underlying causes for observed scientific phenomena.
- Set up, calibrated, and maintained laboratory and field research equipment to ensure accurate experimentation.
Distribution/ Driver
Big Petes
Santa Cruz, USA
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Responsible for ensuring that deliveries operate effectively while maintaining good relations with customers
- Maintaining a schedule at my discretion and must follow strict codes of conduct in order to ensure safety and code regulations
- By handling deliveries and payments through an organized system I am able to ensure financial accuracy
Office Assistant/Driver
Hahn Legal Associates
Los Angeles, USA
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Responsible for document management of a high paced law firm, managed telecommunications, appointments, mail, email and supplies
- Receiving and delivering files and packages to and from the office
Education
Undergraduate -
Cabrillo College
Santa Cruz, CA06-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Physics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CASkills
- Materials synthesis
- Data analysis
- Quantum Design
- Research collaboration
- Interpretation of findings
- Experimental design
References
- Ryan Baumbach, UCSC, 5055000408
- Adrienne Hahn, Hahn Legal, 3108803089
- Tiffany Timares, Landlord, 8315152458
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