1. Lee Elliott
148A Woodway Loop
Martin, TN 38237
731-514-0760
leeaelli@ut.utm.edu
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee at Martin - Martin, TN Dec 2012
B.S., Chemistry; Minor - Biology: Cellular and Molecular
RESEARCH
“Validation of Isoelectric Focusing using Hemoglobin Variants”
EMPLOYMENT
University of Tennessee at Martin - Martin, TN
Chemical Stockroom Employee Jan 2011- Dec 2012
Organic chemistry lab coordinator Aug 2011-Dec 2012
• Directly assisted the Chemistry professor by ensuring that the lab was supplied and prepared
properly for upcoming experiments
• Responsible for setting up instruments, calculating the volume of solvents and solutions and
the amount of solid reagents needed for experiments. Created unknowns for the students.
• Implemented new solution storage and labeling system to create a more efficient working
environment.
• Checked for gas leaks, disposed of old Gas Chromatography instruments, disassembled the
Atomic Absorption instrument for parts and disposed of instrument to ensure safety in the work
room
• Assisted professor with creating answer guides and assisted students when questions arose
• Responsible for training two employees
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
• “Validation of Dynamic Isoelectric Focusing using Hemoglobin Variants” University of
Memphis, Memphis, TN on Feb. 24, 2012.
• “Validation of Dynamic Isoelectric Focusing using Hemoglobin Variants” South
West Regional American Chemical Society Undergraduate poster contest in Analytical
Chemistry, Baton Rogue, LA on November 7, 2012.
• “Dynamic Isoelectric Focusing: Validating Technique using Hemoglobin Variants”
Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS on April 13, 2012.
• “Utilization of hemoglobin variants to demonstrate the resolution of dynamic IEF” Memphis
Undergraduate Research Symposium, Memphis, TN on February 25, 2012.
• “Validation of Dynamic Isoelectric Focusing using Hemoglobin Variants” for
the honor of presenting research at the event “Poster at the Capitol”, Capitol
Building, Nashville, Tn on November, 2011.
• “Development and implementation of Dynamic IEF for the Separation of Proteins” Kentucky
Lake Local Section of ACS, Paris, Tn on November 17, 2011.
• “Utilizing Dynamic IEF to Purify Ferrireductase” (Poster Presentation) Presented by Lee
Elliott and Ray Howard at the ACCM at Murray State University, Murray, KY on April
16, 2011.

2. AWARDS
• 1st place in Analytical Division of Undergraduate research at the South West Regional ACS
Meeting
• Outstanding Chemistry Student: Presented by Kentucky Lake Local Section of the ACS
• Awarded new edition of the Merck Index for persistence and dedication to the Student
Members of the American Chemical Society-UTM chapter
• 3rd place in the Tri-Beta Independent Research, University of Tennessee at Martin
MEMBERSHIPS
• Student Members of American Chemical Society (SMACS) from 2009-Present
Vice president 2011-2012 (2years)
SMACS Tour for Solar Energy to promote green chemistry
SMACS Chemistry Merit Badge Clinic for Boy Scouts of America participant. October
24, 2009
• American Chemical Society (ACS) 2009 - 2012
Poster presentation of chapter year activities
Coordinator and MC for the 31st North West Regional High School Science Bowl.
University of Tennessee at Martin local ACS chapter. November 12, 2011
Co-author of the IYC Grant “An IYC Focus on Green Energy and Sustainable
Quality Environment” International Year of Chemistry 2011