Sample resume for an entry-level chemist

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Jobs for chemists are projected to grow by 7% (or 6,300 jobs) from 2016 through 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). You'll find the highest level of employment for this job in the following states: California, New Jersey, Texas, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina; and in the following metropolitan areas: New York City; Newark, NJ; Houston; Harrisburg, PA; and Los Angeles.

As a chemist, you can expect to earn a median wage of $76,280 per year, or $36.67 per hour, according to the BLS.

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Entry-Level Chemist Resume Sample

Wendy Bates
Sometown, NC 27601
(555) 555-5555
wb@somedomain.com | BeKnown URL | LinkedIn URL

  • Hardworking, entry-level chemist offering a year of lab-testing experience within the FDA- and cGMP-regulated environment of health and beauty products manufacturing.
  • In-depth knowledge of wet chemistry and titration methods; experience using instrumentation such as AA, FTIR, HPLC, GC and ICP.
  • Technically proficient – advanced user of Mathematica, Spartan'10 and GAMESS.

Education

XYZ UNIVERSITY | Sometown, NC
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (GPA: 3.8)

  • Honors: Gamma Sigma Epsilon, Alpha Eta Chapter (Chemistry Honor Society); Dean’s List
  • Research: Received National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant. Studied methods for using palladium to catalyze the synthesis of carbon-carbon molecules for pharmaceutical applications.
  • Activities: American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Chapter, Member and Secretary, 2010 to 2011

Experience

ABC INC. | Sometown, NC
[Independent laboratory testing organization used by health and beauty, personal-care and consumer-goods manufacturers for R&D and quality-assurance solutions]

Chemist, September 2016 to Present
Retained for yearlong contract to assist R&D chemists with analytical testing projects. Analyzed shipment samples, as well as raw, in-process and finished products. Operated and maintained analytical instrumentation and prepared lab reports summarizing findings. Adhered to FDA mandates, cGMP guidelines and internal quality-control policies.

Outcomes:

  • Gained experience using wet chemistry methods including titrations and pH, color and moisture testing.
  • Played a key role in new product development by adjusting formulas and preparing blend sheets for review and approval by R&D department.
  • Contributed to significant changes to seven global products by recommending new ingredients and techniques to R&D team; kept current with advances in the health and beauty industry.
  • Tested rush samples for DEF Company, a Fortune 500 consumer-goods manufacturer. Submitted test results on time, with efforts cited as instrumental in retaining client business.
  • Served on R&D team that evaluated and provided ingredient formulation adjustment recommendations for Action Lotion, one of client company’s fastest-selling skin-care products.
  • Investigated and offered viable solutions for problem batches, leveraging analytical strengths to isolate issues and facilitate their timely resolution.