Alexandra Petlick
About Alexandra Petlick
Alexandra Petlick is an Advanced Analytical Chemist at ExxonMobil with a diverse research background in both academia and industry.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Alexandra Petlick currently works at ExxonMobil as an Advanced Analytical Chemist. She has held this position since 2021 in Annandale, New Jersey. Her role involves utilizing her extensive experience in analytical instrumentation and techniques to contribute to the company's research and development efforts.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before her current role, Alexandra worked at ExxonMobil as a Lubricants Technology Researcher from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she was involved in research focused on lubricant technology, leveraging her expertise in various analytical methods to advance product development and innovation.
Experience at The Chemours Company
Alexandra Petlick served as a Staff Chemist at The Chemours Company for four months in 2019. Prior to this, she held the position of Associate Investigator from 2016 to 2019, where she contributed to various chemical research projects in Wilmington, Delaware.
Work at Johnson Matthey
From 2014 to 2016, Alexandra worked as a Quality Control Chemist at Johnson Matthey. In this role, she was responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of chemical products through rigorous testing and analysis.
Educational Background
Alexandra Petlick earned a Master of Science (MS) from the University of Arizona, studying from 2011 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) from Saint Mary's College, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Her academic background laid a strong foundation for her career in analytical chemistry.
Research and Academic Roles
Alexandra has a diverse research background with experience in both academia and industry. She held several positions at the University of Arizona from 2011 to 2014, including Graduate Student, Teaching Assistant, and Research Assistant at the W.M. Keck Center for Surface and Interface Imaging. Additionally, she was an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Notre Dame and an REU Student at Kent State University.
Skills and Technical Expertise
Alexandra possesses extensive experience with analytical instruments such as GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP-AES, UV-Vis, ATR-FTIR, AA, capillary electrophoresis, and ion chromatography. She also has skills in biochemical techniques, including PCR, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, DNA cloning, and cell culture. Her proficiency in these areas allows her to conduct advanced research and analysis effectively.