Joshua N. Nelson
Gaithersburg
Summary
Recent University of Maryland B.S. Chemistry graduate with hands-on experience in analytical instrumentation, including GC-MS, HPLC, AAS, UV-Vis, FTIR, fluorescence spectroscopy, and cyclic voltammetry. Skilled in sample preparation, method validation, quantitative data analysis, and technical reporting through advanced laboratory coursework. Seeking a Research Technician position to contribute to innovative research in analytical chemistry and materials science while continuing to develop expertise in advanced laboratory research.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk Staff & Club Counselor
Montgomery County Recreation
01.2022 - Current
- Managed safety, logistics, and communication for youth programs
- Strengthened public service, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Total Hours: 1279
Lab Instrumentation Experience
University of Maryland
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Gained through multiple hands-on analytical chemistry labs using the following instruments and techniques:
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)
- UV-Vis Spectroscopy
- Fluorescence Spectroscopy
- Cyclic Voltammetry (CV)
- Prelab preparation, data analysis, method validation, and troubleshooting
- Writing technical lab reports and engaging in peer review
- Safe handling of reagents, sample prep, and calibration standards
Education
B.S. - Chemistry
University of Maryland
05-2026
Associate of Science - Biochemistry & Chemistry
Montgomery College
12-2023
Skills
- Analytical Instrumentation
- GC
- GC-MS
- HPLC
- AAS
- UV-Vis
- FTIR
- Fluorescence Spectroscopy
- Laboratory Skills
- Sample preparation
- Method validation
- Calibration
- Solution preparation
- Technical report writing
- Data analysis
- Software
- Excel
- Python
- ChemDraw
- Scientific Knowledge
- Plasma-surface interactions
- Radiochemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Thermodynamics
Certification
Certified Under Red Cross (CPR/AED - Professional Rescuers with First Aid)
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT
- UMD Paintball Team, Safety Officer, College Park, MD, 2024-03-01, Present
- UMD Paintball Team, Secretary, College Park, MD, 2024-03-04, 2025-12-31
- UMBC Paintball Team, Gaithersburg, MD, 2021-09-01, 2022-05-31
Timeline
Lab Instrumentation Experience
University of Maryland
01.2024 - 05.2026
Front Desk Staff & Club Counselor
Montgomery County Recreation
01.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Biochemistry & Chemistry
Montgomery College
B.S. - Chemistry
University of Maryland