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Class Code 5254 Job Title Chemistry Laboratory Technician General Job Description Prepares and assembles media and equipment used in chemistry experiments and demonstrations; operates and services scientific equipment; assists students and faculty with instructional activities; and orders, issues, receives, and stores laboratory materials and supplies. Minimum Qualifications for Admittance to Exam EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: An associate degree or its equivalent, from a recognized college or university, with a major in chemistry or a closely related field. OR Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND two years of full-time paid experience as a laboratory technician in a chemical laboratory. Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities Required KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic principles of biochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry Scientific laboratory procedures and techniques used in a chemistry laboratory Scientific laboratory equipment and apparatus Scientific methods of measurements Health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a chemistry laboratory Capabilities of computer systems, software, and hardware common to instructional laboratories Principles of recordkeeping ABILITY TO: Provide instructional assistance to students and instructional staff Follow complex instructions and formulae in the preparation and construction of media and equipment set-ups Prepare chemical and reagent solutions, extracts, and dilutions to specifications Effectively and safely operate, adapt, and maintain scientific equipment Perform minor repairs and adjustments to a variety of laboratory equipment Stay abreast of technical subjects, practices, and developments in the field of chemistry Keep detailed and precise records

Maintain an inventory of equipment and tools Work effectively and cooperatively with students and instructional staff Give clear and concise instructions Effectively utilize computer hardware and software Learn general and specialized software applications Typical Duties Schedules and oversees the use of one or more chemistry laboratories by students, faculty and staff. Instructs students individually in the proper and safe use and operation of a variety of equipment and tools and orients students to established policies within the instructional laboratory. Prepares and dispenses solutions and chemical materials used for lab classes which may include reagents, chemicals, acids, bases, buffers, and stains. Ensures the return of all solutions and chemicals used in laboratory exercises. Assembles supplies and constructs apparatus; sets up and may assist in conducting classroom experiments and demonstrations. Issues and receives materials and equipment for student use in laboratory and classroom assignments; keeps records, and effects the return of supplies and equipment checked out to students for laboratory use. Operates, maintains, and makes minor adjustments and repairs on laboratory equipment such as microscopes, balances, centrifuges, emulsifiers, and homogenizers. Maintains inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment, and prepares requisitions as needed. Performs elementary glass blowing in making simple laboratory equipment. Stores supplies and equipment, disposes of solutions according to guidelines, and keeps storerooms and working areas orderly and clean. Washes and sterilizes laboratory glassware. May assist instructional staff in writing instructions and designing apparatus for specialized experiments. May provide training and work direction to student employees. Performs related duties as assigned. Distinguishing Characteristics A Chemistry Laboratory Technician applies knowledge of chemistry and scientific laboratory procedures and techniques in performing a broad range of duties related to the day-to-day operations of chemistry laboratories which includes the preparation of media, supplies, materials, and equipment; maintenance of equipment and facilities; storekeeping functions; and proper and safe use of equipment and materials. A Life Sciences Laboratory Technician applies knowledge of the biological sciences and scientific laboratory procedures and techniques in performing a broad range of duties related to the day-to-day operations of biological laboratories, which includes the preparation of media, supplies, materials, and equipment; maintenance of equipment and facilities; storekeeping

functions; and proper and safe use of equipment and materials. Minimum Salary (Monthly): Maximum Salary (Monthly): 3535.14 4379.42

4013 Grandview Dr. Brea, Ca 92823 September 9th, 2013 Los Angeles Community College District 770 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90017 Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing in response to the online career opportunity posted on Indeed.com. My immediate goal is to work as a lab technician and assistant. I am a college student at Cal State Fullerton and I am looking for additional hands on lab experience. I am a Biochemistry major with both the experience and passion for a learning environment and helping others. (condense to two sentences) During my education at Fullerton College and Cal State Fullerton, I have been privileged to receive an education and lab training fromby highly trained individuals. I have learned and performed many lab techniques, including crystallization and chemical separation in my Organic Chemistry and Cell and Molecular Biology classes. I have taken a variety of science classes including, Quantitative Chemistry and Biochemistry, and I am completing additional coursework in advanced chemistry. I have also completed a course in the Chemistry of Hazardous Materials. From these classes, I further discovered my interest in the field and sought more lab experience opportunities through other positions. Again, can you condense? Can you relate this experience to what they need? Throughout my academic career I have been able to gain enjoyable job experiences outside of the classroom. I have experience working in similar industries such as at Applied Biomedical LLC. Applied Biomedical develops and manufactures HIV rapid diagnostic kits and blood glucose tests for diabetics. While working there, I have assisted Research Associates in the lab and clean room production with various procedures including buffer, formulation, reagent, and antigen preparation and device manufacturing for about two years. Similarly, I led several production runs for device manufacturing and was responsible for maintaining and operating specialized equipment and instruments. Additionally, I have experience working as a Student Lab Assistant at the Fullerton College Biology Stockroom, preparing and maintaining classroom laboratory equipment and materials. After moving into a new facility, I helped better organize and design storage areas to place laboratory equipment. In both positions, I exercised existing skills and abilities I developed in the classroom and obtained several new ones. My enclosed rsum contains additional information about my skills, education, and job experience. I would like to meet with you at your convenience to discuss this position. You can contact me via email at msaadansari@gmail.com or reach me and at 714-273-5955 anytime. I look forward to a great conversation with you to discuss my great fit to this position. Sincerely,

Mohammad Saad Ansari

Mohammad Saad Ansari 4013 Grandview Dr. Brea, Ca 92823 | Cell: 714-273-5955 | Home: 714-961-6130 msaadansari@gmail.com
EDUCATION California State University Fullerton Major: Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
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Expected Graduation: December 2013

Fullerton College (study?) WORK EXPERIENCE (May 2011-Present) Lab Technician and Research Associate Intern Applied Biomedical L.L.C. Placentia, CA Assist Research Associates in PRIMOS glucose strip product development, optimization, and production in laboratories and clean room Write and review laboratory Standard Operating Procedures Research, develop, and perform design verification protocols based on requirements from ISO and other regulatory bodies. Maintain specialized company electronic document software system (April 2011-July 2011) Biology Department, Stockroom Lab Assistant Fullerton College, North Orange County Community College District Fullerton, CA Maintain, retrieve, and prepare lab supplies, chemicals, and specimens for Biology Department instructional laboratories use consistent verb tense Aided in fully organizing and designating storage areas in stockroom and laboratories after moving into new facility Assisted instructional staff
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RELEVANT COURSEWORK Biochemistry Organic Chemistry Calculus and Linear Algebra Organismal Biology Molecular and Cell Biology Physical Chemistry Quantitative Chemistry General Physics (calculus based)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Solution and Buffer Preparation, Titration Techniques, Gel Electrophoresis, Column, Gas, and Thin Layer Chromatography, Infrared and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Extraction Techniques, Distillation Techniques, Crystallization Techniques, Organic Synthesis, Technical Communication, pH meter, light microscope, centrifuge, spectrophotometer experience

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Additional Comments: Saad, This is the start of a fine job application. While some of your sentences are wordy (in the letter), you have shown in your resume that your experience matches the employers needs. One way to improve your letter would be to highlight some experience that sets you apart from others, say a story about a single day when you did something special or extraordinary at work or in

class. Also, you could specify how your experience fits you for their needs in your letter (its currently implied). Have you worked with students, for example? Your resume could use a little more white space, but it shows that youre a qualified applicant. GRADE: B+