Kevin J. Maxwell
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