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1. Peter Joseph Kenyon
38 Sterling Ln.
Bradford MA, 01835
Cell: 1­774­249­0576
kenyonp@merrimack.edu
SUMMARY
Merrimack College graduate of the class of 2012 with a degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry working as an Analytical Chemist
with internship experience in the Environmental Health and Safety field.
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
▪ Experienced in ICP­OES and ICP­MS trace metal analysis and NMR analysis for trace organic contamination as well as
characterizing materials.
▪ Experience working in an ISO9001 certified environment
▪ Troubleshooting and method development skills related to analytical processes
▪ Proficient in IR Spectroscopy, GC Mass Spectroscopy and HPLC
▪ I also have experience with solvent­based as well as solid­phase microextraction techniques from thesis research involving
isolation and testing concentrations of hormones in water.
▪ Associate member to the Sigma Xi Research Society by Dr. R. David MacLaren for my thesis on developing methods to link
free­form cortisol levels in water to male male aggression in Betta fish.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
The Dow Chemical Company, Marlborough, MA
Environmental Health and Safety Intern
5/2011 ­ 8/2011
Experience with Ergonomics Team
Job Hazard Analysis experience with both observation and helping construct a tracking tool for documenting previous assessments.
Constructing and editing grids outlining proper Personal Protective Equipment usage.
▪ Recieved recognition for outstanding work as a Summer Intern in August 2011.
The Dow Chemical Company, North Andover, MA
Quality Control Chemist
10/2012 ­ Present
Performing daily analysis on core metalorganic products. Analyses include: ICP­OES, ICP­MS, NMR and GCMS. Preparing and
handling pyrophoric samples in inertized atmospheres (both glove bags and glove boxes).
Responsible for developing and validating new analytical methods
Maintain an exceptional level of cleanliness in an ISO9001 certified QC laboratory
● Received special recognition for troubleshooting and solving instrument connectivity issues.
● Received Emerald Award for developing and validating ICP­OES methods based on customer requests and specifications
EDUCATION
Biology with Chemistry Minor ­ ​Merrimack College, North Andover, MA 2012
Algonquin Regional Highschool, Northborough, MA 2008
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