Research Chemist Cover Letter

Please consider me for the research chemist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for laboratory support on LC-MS/MS based clinical assays as needed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Significant hands-on experience with Raman Spectroscopy imaging methods to discriminate between spectral contributions from chemical and biological agents
• Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills, with emphasis on the writing of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs), analytical methodology, and contributing to the preparation of manuscripts for publication
• Proven strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Experience in catalyst testing, preparation, and gas to liquid syngas conversion processes
• Needs Project Management experience and able to present findings to management
• Working knowledge of modern synthetic chemistry methodologies, experimental work, analytical techniques, isolation, purification techniques and structural analysis of synthetic organic molecules
• General knowledge of reaction mechanisms & thermodynamics and experience in the assessment of chemical safety and hazards of synthetic transformations
• Knowledge of organic synthesis

I am excited to be applying for the position of research chemist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for analytical testing across a range of techniques (including HPLC, UPLC, GC, SFC, MS and ROI) to support chemical process development, pilot plant demonstrations and full-scale qualification batches as part of the team.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in heterocyclic, dye or nucleotide chemistry is preferred but not essential
• Experience in industry would be preferred, but not essential
• Postdoctoral experience would be preferred, but not essential
• Knowledge in biochemistry, enzymology or molecular biology would be preferred but not essential
• Minimum of a BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with a GPA ≥ 3.0
• Minimum Bachelors of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with GPA=>3.0
• Some experience desirable
• Edgewood, MD 1 vacancy

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the research chemist position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for training on the operation of LC-MS systems and data analysis.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation
• Strong background in Organic and/or Polymer Chemistry
• Working knowledge of industry regulations, ICH, GxP, or other regulated environments
• Experience in Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Multi-Angle Light Scattering (MALS), thermal characterization techniques (TGA, DSC), and other appropriate characterization of polymers
• Knowledge of polymer synthesis/chemistry and dilute solution properties of polymers
• Proven problem solving skills, innovative and creative spirit
• Willingness to spend majority of time in a laboratory
• Hands-on knowledge of chromatographic theory and techniques

Please consider me for the research chemist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for expert analytical and QC LC-MS support as required for small molecules.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with water soluble polymers and polyelectrolytes
• Experience in the characterization of structural polymers, associated polymers, and natural polymers
• Experience with HPLC and MALDI-MS
• Broad experience in medicinal chemistry with a track record of success
• Strong understanding of all phases of small molecule drug discovery and all aspects of multi-parameter optimization
• Experience in working with external partners is preferred
• Excellent expertise in modern preparative chromatography methods
• Strong expertise in modern analytical methods (HPLC, Mass Spec and NMR)

In response to your job posting for research chemist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for analytical/technical support for projects, with a focus on volatile GC-MS analysis of flavors/perfume/Aroma Chemical and natural products.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated expertise, knowledge, and impact in the fields of Laser Ablation Molecular Spectroscopy (LAMIS), Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES)
• Outstanding hands-on research capabilities, including building custom laboratory systems
• Strong publication record in the field of analytical chemistry
• Effective oral and written communication with scientists, industrial contacts and managers both at LBNL and current/potential funding sources
• Demonstrated experience successfully executing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience serving as Principal Investigator on funding proposals and funded projects
• Sol-gel coatings
• Conductive polymers / composites