Nathan R. Bond is applying for a lab technician position. He has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Iowa State University with a 3.1 GPA. His relevant coursework includes organic chemistry, quantitative analysis, and instrumental analysis. During his undergraduate studies, he conducted research involving GC-ToF-MS and presented his findings at a conference. He also has experience as a lab assistant and data logger. Bond held various jobs throughout college demonstrating skills in customer service, teamwork, and work ethic. His references include chemistry professors and a previous employer who can speak to his qualifications.
1. Nathan R. Bond
8809 Franklin Ave. ♦ Clive, IA 50325 ♦ (515) 401 3328 ♦ nathanrbond@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE To obtain the lab technician position
EDUCATION Iowa State University, Ames, IA August 2011-Augest 2016
Major: Chemistry
• GPA 3.1
• Dean’s List Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013 and Fall 2013
Relevant Courses
• One and a half years of Organic Chemistry with lab
• Quantitative Analysis with lab
• Instrumental Analysis with Lab
• Math through Calculus III
• Chem 550: Safety in the Laboratory
• World Food Issues
RELEVENT Undergraduate Researcher January 2014-July 2014
EXPERIENCE Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University Ames, IA
• Poster Presenter at ASMS conference in Baltimore
• Successfully gathered and analysis data of pyrolyzates through GC-ToF-MS
fragmentation
• Presented my research finding to my research group throughout the project and
finally at an international conference.
Lab Assistant September 2012-July 2014
College of Veterinary Medicine at ISU Ames, IA
• Gained technical writing skills through reviewing research reports and
interpreting graphs and tables
• Obtained a wealth of experience with Microsoft Excel through data compilation
and improved organizational skills.
• Responsibly logged large volumes of data
Brake press operating assistant June 2012-July 2012
Quality Manufacturing Company Urbandale, IA
• Demonstrated resilience and perseverance while doing hard labor in undesirable
conditions for long periods of time
Server, Host, Busser, Cook May 2010-July 2011
Granite City Food and Brewery Clive, IA
• Developed excellent public speaking and costumer relations skills through
frequent interaction with guests.
• Showed incredible work ethic leading to two promotions, a raise and several
nominations for employee of the month
• Acquired teamwork experience while working with many people at different
levels to serve guests
ACTIVITIES AND Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America
ACOMPLISHMENTS President of the Society of Chemistry Undergraduate Majors (SCUM) at ISU
Learning Zone Volunteer (Tutor for 5th
graders struggling in Math and Reading)
2. Line Marshal in the Iowa State Archery Club
References Dr. David Appy Dr. Young-Jin Lee Mr. John Burright Mrs. Melody Gustafson
SCUM Advisor Research Professor Academic Advisor Previous Employer
dvappy@iastate.edu yjlee@iastate.edu jbburri@iastate.edu melodyg@iastate.edu
515-294-3739 515-294-1235 515-294-6361 515-294-2965