William Patterson
Torrington
Summary
Detail-oriented Laboratory Technologist with experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled handling patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Proficient in RNA-Seq and Illumina NovaSeq 6000 platform. Solid foundation in research methodologies and data analysis. Demonstrated ability to contribute to meaningful projects and support academic advancements. Proven skills in critical thinking and collaboration. Professional math and science tutor with experience that ranges from 6th grade to college level courses on a one to one or small group setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Student
Trinity College
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked under the guidance of Professor Cheyenne Brindle on two projects focused on organic chemistry:
- Reforming aldehydes from a bisulfite adduct while preserving stereochemistry
- (2018)
- Investigated the removal and recovery of aldehydes through the use of bisulfite in order to preserve the stereochemistry of alpha chiral aldehydes normally destroyed in the extraction of natural products.
- Related skills: liquid-liquid extraction, organic synthesis, NMR, acid-base chemistry
Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Trinity College
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Prepared materials/chemicals for the organic chemistry teaching laboratory.
- Oversaw and assisted students in the performance of experiments and analysis of data.
- Related skills: Leadership, FT-IR, rotary evaporation, NMR, organic synthesis, solution preparation and dilutions, data analysis and interpretation.
Lab Technician
Plainville plating company
10.2025 - Current
- Maintained the chemical composition of many tanks including, electroless nickel, nickel sulfamate, Deox degreasers, Brulin degreasers, cyanide degreasers, non cyanide degreasers, nitric acid rinse tanks, hydrochloric acid rinse tanks, chem film, alkaline zinc, zinc anodize lines, chromic anodize lines, cadmium chromates, and many other common metal plating tanks.
- Preformed 50-60 titrations per week to determine chemical makeups and stabilities
- Made daily additions to tanks to make sure they stayed within shop operating parameters
- Preformed daily pH values of tanks, both with a wide range and narrow range. to keep them within shop specifications
- Uploaded data onto excel files to both keep track of trends and to maintain company records
- Made purchase orders and called suppliers for important documentation such as certificates of authenticity
- Received orders and looked over for accuracy and quality
- Daily cleanup of the lab, organized glassware, restocked chemicals, and made stock chemicals when needed
Associate
Walmart Online Grocery Pickup
02.2023 - 02.2025
- I have a variety of jobs including:
- Finding the correct merchandise in good condition for customers that place online orders
- Going into the back store room to look for merchandise that wasn't originally on the sales floor
- Dispensing out customer orders when they arrive at the store
- Troubleshooting delivery problems and any in store relates problems
- Everything about this job is timed, good time management skills are required.
Math Tutor
Catapult Learning
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods and resources to explain complex mathematical concepts in a clear and concise manner
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and feedback sessions, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results
- Supported struggling learners by breaking down difficult concepts into manageable steps, ensuring they grasp foundational principles before moving forward
- Demonstrated patience, empathy, and encouragement when working with students who faced challenges or had different learning styles or abilities
- Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions including topics covered, progress made by the student, and any additional resources provided
- Introduced real-world applications of mathematics to make lessons more relatable and interesting for students
- Worked with students in small group settings to help foster teamwork and allow for collaboration between peers
Lab Technologist II
Sema4
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Performs high complexity molecular testing of clinical samples from various biological sources including whole blood, tissue biopsy, saliva, nasal brushings, buccal swabs, and FFPE
- Performs whole transcriptome sequencing (WTS) using the Illumina TruSeq Stranded Library Preparation Kit.
- Instrumentation: Agilent Tapestation 4200, Synergy HTX Plate Reader, and Illumina Novaseq 6000, Hamilton
- Extracted and performed quantitative real-time PCR on COVID-19 samples, processing up to 10,000 samples per day.
- Instrumentation: Janus G3 and Chemagic 360 automated liquid handlers, Quant Studio 7 flex
- Uses a core LIMS system to track and update specimen information and manage inventory control.
- Adheres to strict protocols and best practices required for clinical testing, following CAP, CLIA, NY-DOH, and CT-DOH laboratory regulations.
- Trains new technologists in laboratory processes.
- Validates new reagent lots and equipment.
Mathematics Tutor
Tunxis Community College
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Tutored students from a wide range of mathematics, ranging from basic math skills to calculus 2
- Was certified by the state as required from Tunxis' academic support center
- Logged student's time and tracked their progress
- One on one lessons that focused on current topics, but went back and worked on basic skills if needed.
- All sessions were catered to the individual student's needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Trinity College
Hartford, CTGeneral Associates Degree -
Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT12.2016
Skills
- LIMS
- Chemical Management
- Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
- Research
- Computer skills
- Knowledgeable in Chemistry
- Microsoft Excel
- Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- Library Preparation
- Competency Assessment
- Report preparation
- Collaborative learning
- Instrumentation Maintenance
- Laboratory Automation
- Laboratory information management systems
- Setting clear expectations
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office
- Troubleshooting
- Microsoft Word
- Laboratory experience
- Reagent Preparation
- Attention to detail
- Regulatory Standards
- Chromatography
- Data entry
- Collaborative mindset
- Scientific communication
- Data collection
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Research data collection
Accomplishments
Helped design, test, and validate automation processes for Covid testing and RNA Q-PCR.
Helped in fixing the chemical composition of many metal coating tanks that were on the verge of being disposed of, saving thousands of dollars.
Helped bring up the grade point average of failing students up to 150%, increasing their math literacy to current grade standards
Helped purify research samples with chromatography and HPLC to make them presentable for publication results
Certification
Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
Lab Technician
Plainville plating company
10.2025 - Current
Math Tutor
Catapult Learning
02.2024 - 01.2025
Associate
Walmart Online Grocery Pickup
02.2023 - 02.2025
Lab Technologist II
Sema4
07.2020 - 10.2022
Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Trinity College
08.2018 - 04.2020
Research Student
Trinity College
05.2018 - 08.2019
Mathematics Tutor
Tunxis Community College
08.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Trinity College
General Associates Degree -
Tunxis Community College