Hi, I’m
Mary Danielson
Graduate Student Researcher
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing analytical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in Synthetic Polymer Chemistry.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Washington University In St. Louis
Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Technician
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Maintain three different columns and their respective solvent systems.
- Configured and tested new software and hardware.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential issues, specifically regarding system pressure and data quality.
- Train new users, undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students on how to safely and correctly use the instrument and the software.
- Refill large liquid nitrogen dewar to supply instrument with nitrogen gas.
- Assist with work-up of data when necessary.
- Maintain contact with Agilent technicians to order replacement parts and schedule professional maintenance when necessary.
Washington University In St. Louis
Graduate Research Assistant
08.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Met regularly with research team to identify issues and maintain study alignment with objectives.
- Coordinated materials for synthesizing novel organic-salt crosslinkers and formulating stimuli-responsive hydrogels.
- Prepared research project documentation to facilitate approval processes, specifically for the US Patent Office and NSF/NIH funding.
- Prepared summaries of research data for use in high-level meetings and presentations.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Maintained and calibrated equipment for precision and accuracy.
- Maintained database of research materials, documents and other paperwork.
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel and Origin 2022.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
- Presented results to field experts at ACS Spring 2023 in Indianapolis.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to better understand research topics and prepare for studies.
- Contributed to research and data analysis within organic materials landscape.
- Gathered, organized and entered data into Microsoft Excel, Origin, and Microsoft EndNote.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Mentored both graduate and undergraduate students on safe and productive laboratory protocols.
Catalyst For Change
Volunteer Director
08.2019 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Assisted with marketing strategies to encourage involvement of students and local high school teachers in our outreach event.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Collaborated with other graduate student volunteers to develop activities and demonstrations that would highlight and encourage young women to study science.
- Worked with local companies to both supply tools and materials for the event, as well as schedule funding events to boost our budget and increase interest.
- Ensure compliance with the EHS department at WashU and provide free safety equipment to the participants.
- Work with professors within the department to help supply the labs with necessary materials and acquire funding.
Young Scientists Program At WashU
Volunteer Teaching Teams Director
08.2018 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Organized graduate students from collegiate departments all over St. Louis to boost volunteer participation in YSP events.
- Prepared marketing and YSP website to encourage teachers to reach out to schedule tours and events that promote science to underprivileged youth in the St. Louis areas.
- Developed demonstrations that were informative and safe to be performed either inside our outside the laboratory.
- Refined demonstrations to market science to a wide variety of age ranges of young students.
- Maintained the online calendar of events and ensured that enough volunteers were scheduled to attend events-often participated in events.
Washington University In St. Louis
Assistant in Instruction
08.2018 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Taught recitations for both General Chemistry 111 and the Advanced Physical Chemistry Lab.
- Provided advanced instruction on synthetic and analytical techniques such as Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (EPR), and Cyclic Voltammetry (CV).
- Taught General Chemistry 111 recitation courses covering atomic models, lewis structures, acid-base theory, molecular orbital theory, particle-in-a-box theory, and periodic trends.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in laboratory environments.
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Washington University In St. Louis
Undergraduate Research Assistant
08.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Developed large amounts of starting material for synthesis of stimuli-responsive crosslinkers
- Ran silica column chromatography to purify organic reactions.
- Conducted tosylations, azidifications, and redox reactions to assist graduate-level researchers build up material library.
- Purified and analyzed organic products via Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (HNMR and CNMR), as well as by MALDI and High Resolution mass spectrometry.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations at ACS Spring 2018 in New Orleans and within the WashU Chemistry department.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
Varsity Tutors
ACT Tutor
08.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Shared learning and study skill techniques to enhance understanding and integration in regard to both ACT testing, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry.
- Introduced tips and tricks for increasing score on ACT standardized testing-specifically regarding reading and science sections.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence specifically in relation to college interviews.
Washington University In St. Louis Medical School
Undergraduate Research Assistant
05.2014 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Created surveys and questionnaires to collect data linking smoking behavior to the human genome.
- Collected saliva samples and analyzed genomic data in Pegasus software.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
Education
Washington University in St LouisSt Louis, MO
Ph.D. from Organic Chemistry
06.2023
University Overview
- Developed crosslinkers for stimuli-responsive, degradable, 4-D smart polymers and materials, mechanically interlocked molecules, self-assembled polymer-based nanoparticles for combination drug delivery in the laboratory of Dr. Jonathan C. Barnes.
- 3.84/4.0 GPA
- GAAN Research Fellow Scholarship Recipient
- 2023 WashU Chemistry Department Poster Award
- 2020 WashU Chemistry Department Teaching Award
- Relevant Coursework: Organic Chemistry III, Organometallic Chemistry, & Synthetic Polymer Chemistry
Washington University in St LouisSt Louis, MO
Bachelor of Arts from Chemistry and English Literature
05.2018
University Overview
- GPA: 3.38/4.00
- Dean's List 2014
- Awarded Gutsche Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research
- Summer Scholars in Biology and Biomedical Research Scholarship Recipient
- Relevant Coursework: Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab & Organic Chemistry
- Extracurricular Activities: Undergraduate Student Researcher, St. Mary's Hospital Volunteer, YCC Chemistry Tournament Volunteer.
Skills
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (HNMR and CNMR)
- Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS)
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Gel Permeating Chromatography (GPC)
- UV-Vis Spectroscopy
- Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
- Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR)
- Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (EPR)
- Mass Spectrometry (TLC-MS, LR-MS, MALDI, HR-MS)
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
- Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA)
- Rheology and Tensile Testing
- Droplet Contact Angle Measurement
- Spin-Coating and Fabrication
Additional Information
- M. K. Danielson, J. Chen, A. K. Vaclavek, N. D. Colley, A. H. Alli, R. A. Loomis, J. C. Barnes.* Photoinduced Electron Transfer and Changes in Surface Free Energy in Polythiophene-Polyviologen Bilayered Thin Films. ACS. Polym. Au., 2022, 2, 118 – 128.
- A. F. Greene, M. K. Danielson, A. O. Delawder, K. P. Liles, X. Li, A. Natraj, A. Wellen, J. C. Barnes.* Redox-Responsive Artificial Molecular Muscles: Reversible Radical-Based Self-Assembly for Actuating Hydrogels. Chem. Mater., 2017, 29, 9498 – 9508.
- K. P. Liles, A. F. Greene, M. K. Danielson, N. D. Colley, A. Wellen, J. M. Fisher, J. C. Barnes.* Photoredox-based Actuation of an Artificial Molecular Muscle. Macromol. Rapid Commun., 2018, 39, 1700781 – 1700788.
- M. K. Danielson and J. C. Barnes *. Programming Origami-like Soft Actuators Using Visible Light. Matter, Preview Article 2021, 4, 1449 – 1452.
- M. A. Nosiglia, N. D. Colley, M. K. Danielson, M. S. Palmquist, A. O. Delawder, S. L. Tran, G. H. Harlan, J. C. Barnes.* Metalation/Demetalation as a Postgelation Strategy to Tune the Mechanical Properties of Catenane-Crosslinked Gels. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2022, 144, 22, 9990 – 9996.
- M. S. Palmquist, M. C. Gruschka, J. M. Dorsainvil, A. O. Delawder, T. M. Saak, M. K. Danielson, J. C. Barnes.* Electrostatic Loading and Photoredox-based Release of Molecular Cargo from Oligoviologen-Crosslinked Microparticles. Polym. Chem. 2022, 13, 2115 – 2122.
- M. S. Palmquist, J. M. Dorsainvil, A. O. Delawder, Y. Zhang, M. K. Danielson, T. M. Saak, M. C. Gruschka, X. Kong, J. C. Barnes.* Loading and Release of Antibiotics through Irradiation of BODIPY-Integrated, Oligoviologen-Crosslinked Hydrogels. Submitted.
Timeline
Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Technician
Washington University In St. Louis
08.2021 - Current
Volunteer Director
Catalyst For Change
08.2019 - 08.2022
Graduate Research Assistant
Washington University In St. Louis
08.2018 - Current
Volunteer Teaching Teams Director
Young Scientists Program At WashU
08.2018 - 08.2022
Assistant in Instruction
Washington University In St. Louis
08.2018 - 05.2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Washington University In St. Louis
08.2016 - 08.2018
ACT Tutor
Varsity Tutors
08.2016 - 05.2018
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Washington University In St. Louis Medical School
05.2014 - 08.2016
Washington University in St Louis
Ph.D. from Organic Chemistry
Washington University in St Louis
Bachelor of Arts from Chemistry and English Literature
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