1. Michael T. Rerick
1007 Meadow Lane, Apt 103 Phone: (570) 881-0632
Canonsburg, PA 15317 Email: mtr19@pitt.edu
Professional with a background in analytical chemistry, biological science, and instruction of laboratory courses. Strong communication,
leadership, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Capable of conveying intricate concepts clearly, while connecting topics to “real
world” applications. Works well in multi-cultural teams and independently.
Education
Ph.D. Candidate – University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
Analytical Chemistry, (2015 – Present)
Advisors: Dr. Stephen Weber & Dr. Adrian Michael
Cumulative GPA: 3.94
B.S. in Chemistry - University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
Chemistry (2010 – 2015)
Graduating with Bioscience option, Materials Science option, Departmental Honors and ACS certification.
Cumulative GPA: 3.30
Teaching and Mentoring Experience
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Chemistry Pittsburgh, PA
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Primary Teaching Assistant (Jan 2015 – April 2016)
 Contributed with constant feedback through weekly meetings to consistently modernize curriculum for future students.
 Responsible for the logistics behind hosting an undergraduate poster session which affects over 200 students.
 Peer instruction of intricate analytical concepts to over 20 undergraduates of a diverse cultural and educational
background, and leadership of four undergraduate teaching assistants.
 Creation of personal lesson plans and weekly presentations introducing the students to industry-grade analytical
instrumentation.
 Completion of grading for all weekly lab reports providing constructive feedback to each student helping to improve
analytical report writing techniques.
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Aug 2013 –Dec 2014)
Instrumental Analysis Chemistry Laboratory, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Jan 2014-April 2015)
 Contributed with constant feedback through weekly meetings to consistently modernize curriculum for future students.
 Instructed and monitored proper use of industry-grade instrumentation, and ensured safety protocols were upheld.
 Provided weekly verbal assessments of student’s knowledge regarding relevant instrumentation and analytical techniques.
Research Experience
Dr. Stephen Weber Group, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
Graduate Student Researcher (January 2016 - Present)
 Method development utilizing temperature-assisted on-column solute focusing to enhance concentration sensitivity of
capillary high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems.
 In vivo monitoring of neurotransmitters within the brain with one minute temporal resolution using online capillary HPLC.

2. Dr. Adrian Michael Group, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Student Researcher (Aug 2013 – April 2015)
 Performed live brain surgery on rats utilizing fabricated ion selective microelectrode to detect real-time changes in
potassium concentrations and correlation of these changes to the brain’s response to stimuli.
Professional Experience
Sanofi Pasteur Swiftwater, PA
Quality Control – Particulate Analysis Laboratory Intern (May 2014 – Aug 2014)
 Creation of a comprehensive database encompassing all previous manufacturing contamination analytical data.
o Composed procedure for creation, proper use, and future expansion of the created database using software
previously not utilized by the department.
o Expansion of database through independent analysis of collected samples.
 Formal presentations of completed work to the Quality Control Vice President and Area Directors
Presentations
 Rerick, M. T.; Groskreutz, S. R.; Weber, S. G. “Two-Stage Temperature-Assisted On-Column Solute Focusing:
Enhancing Concentration Sensitivity in Capillary High Performance Liquid Chromatography.” Pittcon 2017, Chicago, IL,
2017.
 Rerick, M. T.; Nesbitt, K. M.; Michael, A. C. “Spreading Depolarizations: A Neurological Study of Potassium in a Live
Rat.” University of Pittsburgh Honors College Undergraduate Neuroscience Research Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA, 2014.
 Rerick, M. T. “FTIR Database Creation.” Summary Presentation of Work Completed to Quality Control Vice President,
Director, and Area Deputy Directors, Sanofi Pasteur, Swiftwater, PA, 2014.
 Rerick, M. T.; Wagner, E. P. “Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy.” University of Pittsburgh Undergraduate
Poster Fair, Physical Chemistry Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA, 2014.
 Rerick, M. T.; Ward, M. M. “Snack Attack: An Analysis of Salt Concentrations in Foods.” University of Pittsburgh
Undergraduate Poster Fair, Instrumental Analysis Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA, 2013.
 Rerick, M. T.; Ward, M. M. “Fluorescence Dependence: Why Electrons are Excited About It.” University of Pittsburgh
Undergraduate Laboratory Poster Fair, Analytical Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA, 2012.
Awards
 Arts & Sciences Department of Chemistry Excellence Award (2015)
 University of Pittsburgh Dean’s List (2013-2016)
 Winner of the Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory Poster Seminar (2012).
Professional Organizations & Scholarly Service
Member
 Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Council (2016 – Present)
 American Chemical Society (2016 – Present)
 Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (2016 - Present)
Volunteer
 STEM-ulate Science Showcase Poster Session for High School Students (2014).
 Saturday Science Academy for High School Students (2014).
 Clean-Up Pittsburgh (2010-2011)