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Elise Miner
[email protected] * cell phone: 678-570-8691
Education:
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Anticipated Graduation: May 2014
Current GPA: 3.682
Relevant coursework: Organic Chemistry 1 and 2, Physical Chemistry 1 and 2, Instrumental Analysis, Chemical Synthesis
and Characterization, Spectroscopy and Identification of Organic Compounds, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Physics 1 and 2
(all lab intensive), Calculus 2
Distinctions: Honors College member, Dean’s scholarship recipient, Colonial Athletic Association All Academic Athlete
Professional Experience:
Sanjeev Mukerjee Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Boston, MA
Inorganic synthesis
September 2012-Present
 Explored literature-cited and original synthetic pathway possibilities for metal organic frameworks and transition
metal catalysts
 Analyzed and confirmed synthesis of purified intermediates, and products used in fuel cell research
Millennium Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge, MA
Organic synthesis/drug discovery, medicinal chemistry
January 2012-July 2012
 Generated small molecule drug analog structures based on existing pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data
 Collaborated with project team members to develop synthesis pathways for the proposed analogs and executed
synthesis, purification, identification, and Drug Source submission of the compounds
Graham Jones Organic Synthesis Laboratory
Boston, MA
Organic synthesis
July 2011- August 2012
 Worked independently and with a graduate student to conduct original research with intent of publication
 Incorporated chemical knowledge and research skills to explore optimization of unsubstituted indole synthesis via
one-pot nitrene insertion-decarboxylation
Volunteer Experience:
Northeastern University Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society
September 2011- Present
 Vice President of Departmental Affairs- organized outings for the department, conducted demonstrations on
campus and at collaborating museums in the Boston area
 First-year chemistry major mentor: coordinated activities with mentees and co-mentors; assisted mentees with
homework, college assimilation, and familiarity with Northeastern University and the Boston area
Special Skills:
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Laboratory: conducting and analyzing nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, mass spectrometry analysis,
high performance and ultra performance liquid chromatography, infrared spectroscopy, powder X-ray
diffraction, rot-evaporation, prep plate and silica column purification techniques, Isco purification column
system, lyophilization, pipetting, thin layer chromatography plate preparation and analysis, chemical
product work-ups, microwave synthesis, programmable oven synthesis, solid phase extraction, UV-Vis
analysis, solution preparation, reflux condensation, air-sensitive reaction setup, distillation, organic
synthesis, report write-ups
Languages: fluent in Spanish language, reading, and writing
Computer: proficient with ChemDraw molecule and reaction construction program; Internet and database
research (including SciFinder); Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Professional Affiliations:
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National American Chemical Society member
Presented poster on Jones Lab research at ACS San Diego Spring 2012 National Conference