Alex Kattermann has a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from Drew University, where he conducted research under Dr. Mary-Ann Pearsall testing the reactivity of a triosmium carbonyl cluster. He has experience with various laboratory techniques and instrumentation. Kattermann has worked as a quality control chemist and clerk for G&W Laboratories, testing samples, filing paperwork, and keeping the lab stocked. At Drew, he held leadership roles in the Chemistry Society and New Social Engine club.

1. ALEX KATTERMANN
59 Casino Drive, Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727
(201) 556-8917 | alexkattermann@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Drew University, Madison, NJ
Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry (ACS certified), May 2015 GPA: 3.0
Relevant Coursework: Analytical chemistry I & II, inorganic and advanced inorganic chemistry, inorganic chemistry lab,
physical chemistry I & II, organic chemistry I & II, biochemistry I & II, physics I & II, calculus I, II, & III
RESEARCH
Research assistant, Advisor: Dr. Mary-Ann Pearsall, Drew University January 2014-May 2014
 Tested the reactivity of a triosmium carbonyl cluster with acetamide
 Used infrared and NMR spectroscopies to determine coordination method of ligands
 Proposed possible product structures based on spectra and previous research efforts of the lab
LABORATORY SKILLS
Chemistry/Biochemistry: Experience with UV/visible spectroscopy, IR, NMR, fluorimetry, ICP-OES, GC-MS, LC-MS,
microwave digestion, titrations, recrystallizations, extractions, filtration, distillation, column chromatography, TLC,
reflux, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, buffer preparation, enzyme assays and kinetics, familiar with GLP/GMP
Computer skills: Mathematica, IGOR Pro, Gaussian, MestRe-C, Microsoft Office
WORK EXPERIENCE
G&W Laboratories: Quality Control Chemist February 2016-July 2016
Tested finished product, raw material, and in-process samples prior to release, including pH, viscosity, specific gravity,
water content, IR and UV testing.
G&W Laboratories: Quality Control Clerk September 2015-February 2016
Filed and organized paperwork relating to raw material and finished product data for the quality control laboratory.
Took stock in the lab and kept it stocked with necessary supplies. Retrieved shipments for the laboratory when needed.
COLLEGE EXTRACURRICULARS
Drew University Chemistry Society (DUCS) Historian August 2013-May 2014
Recorded and documented events, proposed and assisted with chemistry demonstrations at club-sponsored events.
New Social Engine Treasurer August 2013-May 2015
Prepared and presented club budget for approval by the university, proposed, helped plan, and advertised events on
campus, made purchases for the club when necessary, ran club meetings when the president was unavailable.
Drew University Residence Life Desk Attendant January 2013-May 2015
Worked at the desks in different residence halls at night to check student IDs and make sure students were going to the
dorms they lived in and unauthorized people did not gain access to residence halls.