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| Desired Industry: Biotech |
SpiderID: 6773 |
| Desired Job Location: San Diego, California |
Date Posted: 4/30/2006 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 10/01/2006 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: New Grad/Entry Level |
Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Doctoral |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
Dear recruiting manager,
My name is Na Zhang, a fifth year graduate student at University of California-Riverside, finishing Ph.D.'s degree in Analytical Chemistry by this summer. I am interested in the Scientist position. My qualifications make me well suited to the projects areas in which your division is expanding efforts.
I have participated in a series of research projects involving biosensing surface design and characterization, biomolecule quantitative detection, novel material synthesis and analysis, immunoassay, microfluidics; those wide research backgrounds have supplied me with solid skills including the detail protocols development and optimization, instrumental analysis, organic synthesis, biology analysis, data interpretation, documentation, and multi-tasking capability.
The course studies and cumulative examinations enable me to have a solid fundamental understanding in the analytical field including optical spectroscopy, Separations (chemical separation and chromatography), Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), Mass Spectrometry (MS), electrochemistry, electronics, and bioanalytical chemistry.
Three quarters teaching experience of instrumental analysis for senior chemistry students allow me to further gain the hands-on experience and develop the strong capability in troubleshooting, problem solving in a variety of instrumental analysis experiments.
Five years teaching experience at college level allow me to lead a group, to convey the chemistry knowledge and to create a good learning environment. Especially the experience of being administrative teaching assistant greatly improves my leadership ability in the team-work task and develops excellent oral and written communication skills.
My enclosed resume provides additional details about my background and expertise.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. I look forward to discussing what could be a mutually beneficial and professional relationship.
Sincerely,
Na Zhang
Experience:
2001-present Research Assistant,
Department of Chemistry, University of California-Riverside
Conceived and performed independent research involving electrochemical biosensors design in array format, flow-based enzymatic immunoassay for bacterial toxin in microfluidics, design and synthesis of functional polymeric materials for sensing purpose. Surface characterization, analytical instrumental analysis and material synthesis listed above were used to carry out these research projects. Trained undergraduate students developing research skills.
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
2001-present Teaching Assistant & Administrative teaching assistant,
Department of Chemistry, University of California-Riverside
Lecture and hold discussion sessions for general chemistry. Develop curricula for classes; Lead demonstrations. Write quizzes for general chemistry and instrumental analysis. Organize grading and grade reports; Grade formal paper for instrumental analysis course; Teach general chemistry laboratory, general organic laboratory and advanced chemistry laboratory (Quantitative analysis lab & Instrumental analysis lab) in college student levels. Hold office hours.
Education:
2003-2006
Ph.D. in Chemistry (Summer 2006)
University of California, Riverside
2001-2003
M.S. in Chemistry
University of California, Riverside
1995-1999
B.S. in Applied Chemistry
ChongQing University, ChongQing
Skills:
General laboratory skills
Develop and refine experiment protocols
Familiar with in-depth literature search by Scifinder, Web of Science, etc.
Update research progress in weekly basis and present in group meeting on a monthly basis
Assay using PDMS microfluidics
Familiar with standards for hazardous waste management and disposal
Instrumental analysis skills
Separation through GC, HPLC
Optical characterization via ICP-AES, UV, Fluorescence, FT-IR microscopy, fluorescent typhoon scanner
Electrochemical characterization in different electroanalyical methods such as CV, DPV
Surface imaging in nano-scales by TEM
Organic synthesis skills
Design synthetic routes for target molecules
Synthesis and purification of target molecules
Characterize and analyze compounds by NMR
Biology analysis skills
Immunoassay
Enzymatic immunoassay
Purify bio-species through biological approach
Familiar with biophysics such as cell membrane mimics.
Computer and data analysis skills
Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.), Origin, Illustrator, Endnotes etc
Additional Information:
HONORS & AWARDS
Dissertation Research Grant
Graduate division, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA
Excellent Undergraduate Thesis Scholarship
ChongQing University, P.R. China
Fellowship Award
ChongQing University, P.R. China
MEMBERSHIP
ACS membership
PUBLICATIONS
1.Zhang, Na; Wilkop, Thomas; Lee, Soohyun; Cheng, Quan Functionalization of a Patterned Prussian Blue Array for the Detection of Glucose with On-Chip Cross-Examination Submit to Anal. Chem.
2.Cheng, Quan; Zhu, Shimin; Song, Jie; Zhang, Na. Functional lipid microstructures immobilized on a gold electrode for voltammetric biosensing of cholera toxin Analyst 2004, 129, 309-314
3.Li, Xue-ming; Chen, Wei-ming; Huang, Shang-lian; Zhang, Na; Huang, Zong-qing Monitoring corrosion of metal via an optic wave-guide sensing method. Dianhuaxue 2000, 6, 412-416
4.Li, Xue-ming; Tao, Chang-yuan; Zhang, Sheng-tao; Zhang, Na. Study on chemical polishing process for current collector in alkaline Zn/MnO2 battery. Dianchi 2000, 30, 211-213
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