My name is Allan Mackey, and I have a bachelors degree in chemistry as well as ten months work experience in research and development. I was hired as a contract employee on a six month contract that was extended to ten months. my primary responsibility was to design a synthesis for platinum-ruthenium nanoparticles as well as a method to prepare them as a supported catalyst, which is to be used for the oxidation of trace organic contaminants in the water processor unit onboard the International Space Station. I also assisted with the preparation of a base metal catalyst for a Bosch reactor which is used for oxygen recovery, as well as a brine evaporator, and a gravity independent medical suction device. I was eventually laid off at the end of the ten month period due to funding issues, and I am having trouble finding a new job because I have less than two years of work experience. I also have experience writing research proposals for NASA, and the DOE (for the SBIR program). In addition to my professional experience, I have hands on experience with the following methods: NMR (H+, 13C, DEPT, HSQC), FTIR, (KBr plates, and ATR), Uv-Vis, AAS, ICP-OES, TGA, GS-MS, and HPLC.
I am posting this as an abstract for my resume, and I will gladly send a full copy of my resume by Email upon request. My Email address is Allan_Mackey@yahoo.com. I am posting this information because I am expanding my job search to a nation wide level, and I would like to draw the attention of recruiters that work with companies that are trying to fill chemist positions. My applications are getting to the point where they are being seriously considered, but the hiring managers have been making their final selections based off of job experience, so if anyone knows of any entry level positions that require a bachelors degree in chemistry, and one year, or less of work experience, I would appreciate hearing about it.

Thank you Allan Mackey