Michigan State University Work Values

Daily Duties at Michigan State University:

1. Process optimization and improvements: Successfully designed a novel research and discovered new effective metal-ligand complexes for Copper catalyzed-Alkaline Hydrogen Peroxide (Cu-AHP) pretreatment. Successfully published the first ever research on inventing a positive correlation between cell wall metal content and product yields. Successfully contributed towards improving a pre-treatment process with addition of an alkali pre-extraction step, that ultimately increased product yields from 60% to 95%. Led a collaborative project as a team leader for optimization of yeast to effectively ferment Cu-AHP hydrolysate. Utilizing knowledge from chemical genomics and LC-MS data, I successfully engineered a yeast strain that effectively fermented the hydrolysate to produce ethanol with higher yields. 2. Analytical experience: Identification of aromatics in the hydrolysate utilizing LC-MS Completed an in-depth LC-MS, GCMS and HPLC training and utilized this knowledge to successfully design and develop methods to detect and quantitate ligno-toxins obtained after chemical oxidative treatment of plant biomass. 3. Supervision and team-work I have supervised research assistants in the team and made presentations at regular group and external meetings. I performed thorough scientific literature review in microbiology, analytical chemistry and biochemistry 4. Writing skills Published four research articles and filed one patent. Assisted in writing projects for obtaining research funding

What they like about Michigan State University:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

Research, ELISA, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Data Analysis, HPLC, LCMS, PCR, Lab Manager, Python

Skills

Problem solver, Decision Making, Time Management, Self-motivation, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Adaptability

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