This document provides biographical information about Brian C. Ernst, including his education, work experience, leadership activities, and contact information. It details that he received a B.S. in Forensic Chemistry from Western Illinois University in 2015. It also lists his experience working as a Laboratory Analyst for Bureau Veritas North America and as a Laboratory Technician for Valent Biosciences Corporation, where he performed various chemical analysis and laboratory tasks. Additionally, it outlines his experience conducting chemical research and his roles in various student organizations during his time in college.

1. Brian C. Ernst
Campus Address PermanentAddress
900 WigwamHollowRd.Apt.936-1 1244 W. Kenilworth
Macomb, IL 61455 Palatine,IL60067
847-721-9670 847-202-8683
bc-ernst@wiu.edu brian.ernst3@gmail.com
Education
WesternIllinoisUniversity Degree:B.SinForensicChemistry
Major: ForensicChemistry
GraduationDate:May 16, 2015
WilliamFremdHigh School
CompletedCoursework:All coursesinclude lab
Inorganic Chemistry I Analytical Chemistry I
Biochemistry Project
Inorganic Chemistry II Forensics I
Inorganic Chemistry III Forensics II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Physical Chemistry II
Biochemistry I
Analytical Experience:
 HPLC FTIR Pipetting
 GC-FID NMR Centrifugation
 MS PCR
 UV-VIS Calibrations
Work Experience
Laboratory Analyst- Bureau Veritas North America
 Operating/Troubleshooting HPLC machinery to perform correctly.
 Create certain mobile phases and desorbing solutions.
 Analyzing HPLC and UV spectra to identify a certain compound.
 Create certain ppm standards and standard curve.
 Create certain spike concentrations on certain filters.
 Using QC requirements for standards and spikes
 Write reports in a laboratory notebook.
 LIMS data entry and validation.
 Experience with Chain of Custody(COC)
Laboratory Technician- Valent Biosciences Corporation
 Perform corn propagation on the different inbreeds of the corn population
 Harvest different crops to analyze the output production for MICO-RISE fungicide

2.  Soil analysis- analysis of root changes from the MICO-RISE
 Greenhouse analysis for drying roots.
Chemical Lab Research, Fall-spring Semesters2014-2015
 Analyzing Melamine and it’s Major Derivatives in River Water
 Lab Research performed with Dr. Brian J Bellott
 Computer program used= LC solutions
 Created mobile phase 80:20 water and acetonitrile
 Ran samples through manual injection HPLC
 Ran river water samples through HPLC to examine possible samples of
Melamine. Melamine is a drug that is usually found in produce such as
chicken or milk. In some cases, melamine has been proven to be fatal at high
doses to babies and toddlers.
Salesman- Omega Contracting LLC,May 2014 – August2014
 Sold exterior home inspection and construction services
 Door-to-door sales experience, negotiating skills
R.A. Western Illinois University,Augustto May 2011 – 2012
 uphold and abide by University policies, be a team player, serve as strong
academic role model, exhibit strong administrative skills, and be a referral
agent to campus resources
 facilitate programming, enforce policies, and serve on duty
 to create a floor community where students feel they belong and are an
important part of the community
LeadershipandActivities
Students Today Leaders Forever, 2012 –2014
 Bus Core Leader - responsible for organizing, planning, and facilitating all
components of the Pay It Forward Tour over spring break 2013.
 In March 2012 and 2013, on 7 day bus trip, stopped every day and completed
a day service project to better the community.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, 2011 - present
 Philanthropic Chair, 2011 and 2012
 Alumni Relations Chair, 2013
National Honor Society, April 2008 - 2010
Cross Country and Track and Field, August 2006 – May 2010