Caitlyn Siemens is seeking a position as a chemistry technician. She has a BS in Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in chemistry from Rochester Institute of Technology. She has experience working with various laboratory instruments and has taken coursework covering topics such as analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, and biological/microbiological analysis. Her resume lists relevant skills and qualifications and work experience including as a student researcher studying acid levels in bodies of water.

1. Caitlyn Siemens
caitlyn_siemens@hotmail.com
Home Address:
23 Amherst RD
Merrimack,NH 03054
CAREER SUMMARY
Chemistry Technician with excellent analytical skills and varied laboratory instrumentation skills. Able
to work in a research and/or analytical chemistry laboratory.
EDUCATION
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Degree: BS in Applied Arts and Sciences, 2014
Concentration: Chemistry
Degree: Associate in Applied Science, 2012
Major: Laboratory Science Technology
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Perkin Elmer FTIR Spectrophotometer (w/ ATR accessory)
• Cary Fluorimeter
• Perkin Elmer UV-Vis Double Beam Absorption Spectrophotometer (lambda 35)
• Perkin Elmer UV-Vis Double Beam Absorption Spectrophotometer (lambda 650 w/ fiber optic
sampling)
• Spectronic UV-Vis Single Beam Absorption Spectrophotometers
• Perkin Elmer Atomic Spectrophotometer (Atomic Absorption/Emission)
• Perkin Elmer Mercury Analyzer
• Perkin Elmer Gas Chromatographer-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) (with autosampler)
• Varian High Performance Liquid Chromatographer (w/ gradient pump/UV-Vis Detector) (HPLC)
• Princeton Applied Research Potentiostat/Electrochemical Analyzer
• Tau Theta phase shift Lifetime Fluorimeter
• Ocean Optics Fiber Optic Fluorimeter
• Ocean Optics Fiber Optic UV-Vis Spectrophotomer
• Mettler Toledo Automatic Titrator
• Ohaus and Mettler Toledo Analytical Balances
• Vertical and Horizontal Gel Electrophoresis Apparatus
• Analyte-Specific Meters/ Probes
• pH Meters/ Ion-Selective Electrodes
Coursework in:
General Analytical Chemistry with lab
Organic Chemistry with lab
Data Analysis
Science Writing
Instrument Analysis
Cultural studies

2. Caitlyn Siemens caitlyn_siemens@hotmail.com
Volumetric/Gravimetric Analysis
Titrations, calibration curves, preparing standards, pipetting, filtration, concentration, distillation,
separation techniques
Biological/Microbiological Analysis
Microorganisms: bacteria, protozoa, algae, cyanobacteria,
microscopic invertebrates, fungi, yeasts, molds
Culture methods: culture media preparation, pure culture techniques,
aseptic techniques, cultivation of anaerobes, bacterial population counts,
dilution techniques for colony counting, biochemical identification testing
Microscope slide techniques: aseptic techniques, negative staining, simple staining,gram staining, spore
staining, acid-fast staining, motility determination
Laboratory Applications
Chemical storage and labeling; safety practices, data collection, interpretation and reporting of data;
organization of material in lab notebook, chain-of-custody forms, computer networking; presentation of
data using PowerPoint, spread sheets, and graphs; precision and accuracy of results, quality control and
proficiency testing; chemical reference sources including Material Safety Data Sheets, Merck, CRC
WORK EXPERIENCE
MICHEAL’S CRAFT September 5, 2014- present
Merchandises Replenishment Associate
• Take the boxes out of the truck and sort them
• Replenish the merchandises throughout the store
• Assist customers and provide customer service
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, Harrisonburg, VA Summer 2011
Student researcher (Co-op)
• Researched Synoptic Sampling of Little Stony Creek, Mountain Run and Smith Creek as part of
undergraduate research program.
• pH Titration, Ion Chromatography to find levels of Acid Neutralizing Capacity (ANC)
• Worked as a member of a team and individually.
• Collected environmental field samples.
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Rochester, New York 09/09-05/10
NTID STUDENT LIFE TEAM,
Community Student Advocate
Outreach to the students in the community, created programs for all students on campus.
DINNING SERVICE-DINING COMMONS, Rochester, New York 10/08-05/09
Delivery/ Serving meals
Assuring customers receive their orders in a timely fashion.