FirstName LastName Towson, MD [email protected] 301-555-5555
OBJECTIVE To gain an entry-level forensic chemist position with Baltimore City Police Department Crime Laboratory
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry May 20xx Towson University, Towson, Maryland • GPA: 3.8 • Dean’s List: Fall 20xx-Spring 20xx • Related Coursework: Cell Biology, Advanced Bioinformatics, Forensic Chemistry, Modern Physics
RELATED EXPERIENCE Forensic Chemist Intern, Prince George’s Police Crime Laboratory August 20xx-December 20xx • Evaluated alcohol level in blood samples and presented data to team • Analyzed blood and other body fluids for presence of drugs using Immunoassay and Gas Chromatography • Provided services to government and private agencies for analysis of body fluids and tissues for alcohol, drugs, and other toxic substances • Organized laboratory operations; maintained paperwork and client files
Student, Mock Trial, Towson University August 20xx-May 20xx • Participated in trial simulations to practice giving an expert testimony and explaining technical jargon in layman’s terms
Teaching Assistant, Towson University Department of Chemistry February 20xx-May 20xx • Assisted professors with class preparation by gathering equipment • Aided students with class-related issues, including help with assignments and studying • Assembled lab experiments for students to complete
Teaching Assistant, University of Maryland Baltimore County August 20xx-January 20xx • Taught three general chemistry classes with up to 50 students each • Graded quizzes, assignments, and papers • Instructed students on proper use of equipment and chemicals in the lab • Collaborated with professor to supervise lab activities and evaluate students on lab procedures
SKILLS Equipment: gas chromatograph, mass spectrometer, atomic absorbance spectrometer
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience in online research databases such as LexisNexis, Medline, and SciFinder
ORGANIZATIONS Member, American Chemical Society May 20xx-Present Student Affiliate, American Academy of Forensic Sciences Aug 20xx-Present