LAURA G. HAINES 3 Kilbreth Avenue Durham, NC (919) 410-0858 lh15ed37e@westpost.

net PROFILE Analytical Chemist, with a proven track record in planning, conducting, and repo rting research work, coordinating procurement, organizing lab for high efficienc y seeks a career in a challenging, goal oriented, position that includes peer an d/or customer interaction, which would allow me to effectively utilize and expan d my scientific skills. EDUCATION The University of North Carolina at Greensboro a" Greensboro, NC Graduation - 12 /2009 Cum Laude graduate with BS in Biochemistry - Minor in Biology GPA: 3.61/4.0 RELEVANT SKILLS a Solid record of on-time completions for research work including laboratory exp eriments, reports, and presentations involving a wide range of procedures, metho dologies and computer modeling techniques. a Skilled in the application of Excel, PlasmaLab, Acquity, and other analytical software for managing rigorous computation involving large data sets. a Special undergraduate efforts in ecology and biochemistry classes were selecte d for integration into new course models. This later led to departmental recogni tion due to the value-added contribution for advancement in laboratory work and writing excellence. a Skilled in operation of SEM and spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques inc luding UV-Vis, IR, ICP-MS, and NMR spectroscopy and knowledgeable of result anal yses of chemical identifications. a Experienced with protein isolation, quantification, and characterization of E. coli alkaline phosphatase and other enzymes using Bradford method, continuous ac tivity assay, ELISA, salting-out, DEAE-cellulose chromatography, SDS-PAGE analys is, and inhibition kinetics. a Practiced in PCR amplification of the Hemoglobin gene, and further cloning, an tibiotic selection, and restriction enzyme analysis. a Skilled in aerosol and nanomaterial engineering. Proficient in operation of ma ny electrospinning tools including the Elmarco for various types of nanomaterial production and application. a Experienced in filter fabrication and bioaerosol collection techniques, method development, and in operation of filter testing equipment. a Practiced in speciation analysis using ICP-MS interfaced with HPLC, and skille d in thin-film casting and different types of aerosol and liquid deposition meth ods. ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS a Deanas List: 7 semesters a The National Scholars Honor Society: inducted 2007 a Chancelloras List: 5 semesters a Henry L. Anderson Chemistry Department Schola rship Award a" 2008-2009 a Sigma Alpha Lambda: inducted 2006 a Schaeffer Chemistry Department Award a" 20 09-2010 EXPERIENCE Chemist I RTI- RTP, NC September 2010 Analytical Chemist Intern-Trace Metals RTI a" RTP, NC June 2010 a" September 201 0 Chemistry Tutor UNC at Greensboro 2002 to 2007