Kevin J. Maxwell

817.995.7650

Education

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry August 15, 2016

Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas

Laboratory Skills

  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis of chemical measurements
  • Preparation of chemicals and materials
  • Liquid-liquid phase extraction
  • Liquid-solid phase extraction
  • Purification methods using simple, fractional, vacuum and steam distillation
  • Schlenk-line technique
  • Removing solvent under reduced pressure
  • Crystallization
  • Air-sensitive crystallization
  • Appropriate solvent selection
  • Degassing solvent
  • Gas traps
  • Rotary Evaporation
  • Microwave synthesis technique
  • Melting point determination using Digi-melt
  • Boiling point determination
  • Chromatographic methods using TLC, GC, HPLC
  • Spectrophotometric methods using UV/Vis, luminescence, IR
  • Spectroscopic methods using Raman, NMR
  • Thermo gravimetric analysis TGA
  • Titrations
  • pH determination
  • Protein Assays
  • Serial Dilutions
  • Physical and Chemical control of microbial growth
  • Aseptic technique
  • Culture media preparation
  • Standardizing solutions
  • Proper hand washing technique
  • Record Keeping
  • Data interpretation
  • Distinguishing experimental error
  • Quality assurance
  • Safety prevention
  • Experienced computer navigator
  • Exceptional hand-writing, and type writing
  • Proficient in English
  • Enhanced accuracy and precision
  • Creative, optimistic, meticulous, and reliable

Research and Work Experience

Forensic Toxicology Laboratory, Civil Aerospace Medical Institute – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma June 20, 2016 – June 23, 2016

  • Tissue analysis
  • Homogenization
  • Liquid-Liquid phase extraction under positive pressure
  • Solid-liquid phase extraction under positive pressure
  • Aliquot preparation
  • GC/MS analysis of substances under forensic investigation
  • HPLC analysis of substances under forensic investigation

Laboratory Preparations Specialist- Organic Chemistry, Texas Woman’s University May 2015 – August 2016

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

  • Chemical preparation, handling and physical preparation of the laboratory
  • OSHA training of hazardous materials and safety techniques
  • Maintaining laboratory safety, and waste disposal instructions
  • Preparing, labeling reagent bottles and waste disposal containers following Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Record keeping of chemical inventory and chemical waste disposal
  • Cleaning up broken glassware and spilled chemicals
  • Maintain the integrity of instrumentation and glassware
  • Extraction and distillation methods
  • Assist teaching assistant with student questions and concerns
  • Cleaning up after experimentation

Chemistry Research Assistant, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas May 2015 – December 2015

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

  • Critical analysis and reasoning skills within a research group to solve complex chemical problems
  • Experimental Organic, Inorganic, and air-sensitive synthesis techniques
  • Labeling of experimental reagent bottles
  • Weight measurements using analytical balance
  • Heating and cooling techniques
  • Application of Gas Traps
  • Evaporation of solvent technique
  • Recrystallization and Melting point determination of solid compounds
  • Extraction techniques using vacuum filtration and distillation methods
  • Applications of UV/VIS absorption spectrometry, luminescence spectrometry, infrared spectrometry, Raman spectroscopy, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy
  • Applications of Gas Chromatography, and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
  • Applications of Thermogravimetric analysis methods
  • Record keeping of experimental data
  • Distinguishing the effects of concentration and Temperature of solutions
  • Determination of accurate and precise chemical measurements, and experimental error

Teaching Assistant- Organic Chemistry, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas August 2014 – May 2015

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

  • Interpret Organic chemistry laboratory concepts and techniques to undergraduate students
  • Provide assistance to student questions and concerns related to laboratory content
  • Monitor laboratory safety and student conduct

Caregiver, in-home care; self-employed March 2015 – November 2015

  • Provide assistance with activities of daily living
  • meal preparation, medicine administration, maintain personal hygiene, bathing and clothing

Medical Scribe, Physassist Scribes, Inc., Denton, Texas August 2014 – November 2014

  • Electronic transcription of patient-physician conversation in an ER hospital setting

Warehouse worker, Sherwin Williams Paint, Denton, Texas January 2013 – January 2014

  • Receiving product shipments, stocking, and storing items
  • Delivery of customer and contractor orders
  • Tinting and mixing paint, customer paint matches,
  • Sales associate of products and guidance with customer questions and concerns
  • Complete transactions of customer and contractor orders in store, and over phone
  • Opening and closing a cash register

Shop worker, Lone star Pipe Fabrication, Saginaw, TX November 2010 – December 2012

  • Shipping and receiving of new materials, and fabricated materials
  • Materials handling and preparation
  • Auto CAD burn table operator
  • Industrial pipe saw, break press, drill press, lathe, plasma torch, and acetylene torch operator
  • Certified fork lift operator
  • Pipe-fitting assistant
  • Basic welding technique

Team lead, Jets Pizza, Fort Worth, TX June 2006 – November 2010

  • Industrial grade dish-washing
  • Fresh food and ingredients preparation
  • Salad bar, Make line, and cut line worker
  • Complete in store pick-up, on phone, and delivery of customer orders
  • Opening and closing a cash register

References: Relationship Contact

Manal Omary, PhD Professor, research team, and mentor(940) 535-1999

Chris Jeffrey, M.S.Laboratory Supervisor(314) 315-6041

Mark Bartush, B.S. Undergraduate honors student (940) 736-8758