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Markos Kaskaneas-Efthymiou

Markos Kaskaneas-Efthymiou

Athens

Summary

BSc (Hons) Chemistry graduate with 9 months of independent experience analysing petroleum wax and plant-based wax fractions, using advanced chromatographic techniques such as GC-MS, GC-FID, and HTGC-FID. Proficient in operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation and excelling in sample preparation and analysis under strict deadlines.

Overview

Work History

Chemistry Research Assistant

University Of Plymouth
2023.03 - 2023.05
  • Enhanced compound characterization capabilities by optimizing spectroscopic techniques such as FT-IR, and HTGC-FID, HTGC-ToF-MS and GC-MS.
  • Followed health and safety legislations by usage of CoSHH forms.
  • Maintained study documentation and laboratory records.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instruments, ensuring optimal performance and accurate data generation.
  • Prepared a consultancy report, containing details on project scope, methodology used, data analysis, and actionable recommendations, overlooked by a supervisor.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University Of Plymouth
Plymouth
07.2024

IELTS Diploma - English

British Council
Athens
07.2019

High School Diploma -

1st High School of Psihiko
Athens
06.2019

Skills

  • Chemical Safety Procedures
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Scientific Presentation
  • Chromatography Expertise (HPLC, GC-MS, GC-FID, HTGC-FID, HTGC-ToF-MS)
  • Quality Control
  • Statistical software knowledge
  • Sample Preparation
  • Great verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experienced in working in both group setting and individually.

Accomplishments

Student representative of stage 4 (2023-2024) of the chemistry course in University of Plymouth

Languages

Greek
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Chemistry Research Assistant

University Of Plymouth
2023.03 - 2023.05

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University Of Plymouth

IELTS Diploma - English

British Council

High School Diploma -

1st High School of Psihiko
Markos Kaskaneas-Efthymiou