Phuoc Tran
Winnipeg
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with experience at the University of Manitoba, adept in analytical thinking and teamwork. Excelled in synthesizing bezoxazole and benzimidazole, reducing reaction time by 30%, and demonstrated proficiency in laboratory techniques and chromatography. Proven ability to lead, collaborate, and innovate in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemist Student
University of Manitoba
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Proposed and conducted a new approach to synthesize bezoxazole and benzimidazole compounds using glycerol as solvent to eliminate catalysts and reduce reaction time by 30%.
- Research chemicals from 10+ vendors to minimize cost.
- Modified procedures to adapt changing situations
- Analyzed products using NMR, FT-IR.
- Presented project results in front of 5+ professors and 10+ students.
Full Time Cook
Kimchi Korean Delight
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Prepared 100+ meals efficiently under time constraints during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking and teamwork skills during peak hours.
- Assisted managers with training 5+ new staffs.
- Cleaned store, checked for quality and restocked old or missing items at end of work shifts.
Laboratory Volunteer
University of Winnipeg
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Organized working area by cleaning and reporting missing lab equipment of other 10+ students' benches to teacher assistants.
- Restocked any empty chemical containers if possible at the end of experiments.
- Provided hands-on assistance to other 5+ students during experiments when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ONBachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB06.2019
Skills
Hard Skills:
- Cleaning and organization
- Multitasking skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Software Skills (Word, Excel, Topspin, Vesta,Match!, fullprof, Agilent ResolutionPro)
- Experimental design
Techniques:
- Laboratory techniques
- Chromatography Techniques (HPLC, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, column)
- Spectroscopy (UV, FT-IR, Raman, NMR, AAS, Mass Spectroscopy)
- Purification
Instrument:
- UV-Vis spectrophotometer
- Gas and liquid chromatography instrument
- Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
Timeline
Chemist Student
University of Manitoba
01.2023 - 05.2023
Full Time Cook
Kimchi Korean Delight
11.2019 - 11.2021
Laboratory Volunteer
University of Winnipeg
09.2015 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Winnipeg
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