Joseph D. Jean
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Cell: (917) 446-0712
Summary of Qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to working independently while contributing to the group, meeting deadlines, and getting the job done.
• Over 3 years of work experience in laboratory and chemistry related jobs.
• Proficient in HPLC, IC, UV-VIS, IR, and wet chemistry.
Experience:
Merck & Co. Rahway, NJ 2009-2010
Chemist II
• Ensured 50-100 chemical compounds of proprietary nature are registered accurately into the company database along with key information such as stereochemistry and salt composition on a daily basis. Result: Completed the Lab Cleanout Project.
• Facilitated in exchange of research compounds between Merck and Co. and Schering-Plough Corp. during the merger process. Result: Increased two-way exchanges of 2-5 compounds per week in January 2010 to more than 50 weekly by March 2010.
AZ Electronic Materials Branchburg, NJ 2008-2009
Chemist II
• Conducted daily quality tests of company products (raw materials and production samples) prior to delivery to clients. Result: Performed on average 3-5 analytical runs per day on HPLC, IC, UV-VIS, and IR with quantitative results and interpretations in one day.
• Troubleshooted common HPLC and IC problems such as tubing leakages, excessive low or high pressure, and column degradation. Result: Testing delays and repair costs were kept at a minimal.
Taylor Technology Princeton, NJ 2006-2007
Analytical Chemist
• Extracted drugs in bodily fluids from animals and humans for pharmacokinetic studies using LC-MS-MS. Result: 300-400 samples were extracted weekly with results and interpretations.
• Performed daily duties strictly within the SOP guidelines. Result: Discovered sample errors prior to test and saved the company and clients samples, time and money.
Education:
Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 2004-2006
Master of Science - Chemistry