Zachary Pitcher
Colorado Springs,CO
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Researcher
UCCS
05.2019 - Current
- Thesis: "The Kinetic Study of Microwave Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles in the SNaP-C Assay for Mechanistic Response to Antioxidants"
- Synthesized colloidal silver nanoparticles using lab grade MW, characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, and analyzed kinetics using plate reader, followed by analysis of mechanism via HPLC
- Used advanced statistical methods to analyze large datasets and identify patterns and trends
- Designed and implemented a systematic literature review of past studies, resulting in a comprehensive report on the subject
- Conducted extensive research on a complex scientific topic and authored a paper on the findings that will soon be submitted in a top-tier journal (ACS nano)
Intern
Harvard University
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Used ALD nucleation techniques to deposit atomically thin oxide films on graphene to study the growth of titanium dioxide and Hafnium under various conditions
- Analyzed samples independently using a wide variety of techniques to include SEM, XRD, AFM, RAMAN, Ellipsometry, and optical microscopy in a clean room environment
Undergraduate Researcher
UCCS
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Analyzed the Brominated Flame Retardant Tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA) in dust from consumer electronics
- Optimized a low-density solvent-dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (LDS-DLLME) technique to extract TBBPA from dust followed by analysis of samples using HPLC and GC/MS/MS
- Resulted in a poster presentation at UCCS Mountain Lion Research Day
Undergraduate Researcher
UCCS
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Participated in regular meetings to discuss aspects of research and experiments
- Cooperated with others in team-based environment to identify points from data analysis
- Conducted laboratory experiments on neurotransmitters in urine using a proprietary synthetic urine blend for analysis using SPE, HPLC, and LC/MS/MS after thorough planning and research
- Resulted in poster presentation at 2015 American Chemical Society National Conference in Denver, CO
C-130E Avionics Specialist
U.S. Air Force
05.2008 - 07.2013
- Maintained, troubleshot, and repaired all electrical systems associated with the guidance systems of the C-130E airframe
- Ensured the safety of all aircraft by following all maintenance tasks according to OSHA standards
- Provided leadership, instruction, and supervision of all persons less experienced
- Honorably discharged after successful completion of 6 year contract
Education
M.Sc. - Chemistry
UCCS
11.2024
B.S. - Chemistry w/Physics minor
UCCS
05.2019
Skills
- Wet chemistry
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Quality Control
- Quotas
- ISO-9001
- Reasoning Skills
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
UCCS
05.2019 - Current
Intern
Harvard University
05.2016 - 08.2017
Undergraduate Researcher
UCCS
08.2015 - 05.2016
Undergraduate Researcher
UCCS
08.2014 - 05.2015
C-130E Avionics Specialist
U.S. Air Force
05.2008 - 07.2013
B.S. - Chemistry w/Physics minor
UCCS
M.Sc. - Chemistry
UCCS
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