Connor Spurgeon
Akron
Summary
- Developed various techniques in isolating proteins, such as types of chromatography, and analyzing their activity using Michaelis-Menten kinetics.
- Created buffers at biological pH (7.40) for optimal enviornment for protein.
- Practiced techniques of lab safety such as wearing appropriate PPE, proper disposal of substances, reviewed SDS of substances prior to use.
- Used various types of analysis when measuring data such as Ambert-Beer Law, Lineweaver-burk plot, excel to make buffer calculator, and general statistics.
- Adjusted technique and spent time outside of lab hours to adjust procedure, sometimes restructuring procedure entirely.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
General Employee
McDonald's
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared food and beverages according to standard recipes and guidelines.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout shifts.
Dishwasher
Benjamin Jackson
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizer.
- Inspected dishwashing equipment and reported issues to supervisor.
- Operated commercial dishwashing equipment efficiently, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation standards maintained.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ephrata Senior High School
06.2022
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA05-2026
Skills
- IR Spectrophotometry
- Fluorimeter
- pH meter
- SDS PAGE
- Column Chromatography
- Paper chromatography
- Ion Exchange Chromatography
Developed Instrumentation Skills:
- Buffer prep/titrations
- Distillation
- Stock Solution prep
- Standard Solution prep
- Pipetting
- Laboratory Safety
Developed Wet-Chemistry Techniques:
Affiliations
- American Society of Chemistry
Accomplishments
- Recipient of J. Harry Hibshman Scholarship Recipient, 2022-2025
- Recipient of Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Scholarship, 2022
- Hollister Family Scholarship Recipient, 2023
- Recipient of Clear Path Scholarship, 2024-present
- cum laude high school graduate, 2022
- Patrick Gilmore Award, 2022
Timeline
General Employee
McDonald's
06.2025 - Current
Dishwasher
Benjamin Jackson
11.2022 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Ephrata Senior High School
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Northampton Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania