Melinda Box

Instructor & Training Coordinator

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Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

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About me
SAFETY OFFICER, CURRICULUM DEVELOPER, and CHEMISTRY LAB MANAGER => Risk-based Safety Culture Leadership | Training Development | Incident Investigation | Instructional Support | Stockroom Management | Staff Development
Education
- Virginia Tech
  1988 - 1990
  BS Chemistry
- North Carolina State University
  2001 - 2003
  M.Ed Science Education - Chemistry
- Tusculum University
  1986 - 1988
  Chemistry
Experience
- Naval Nuclear Power School
  Jan 1991 - Dec 1994
  Instructor & Training Coordinator
- Kaplan Test Prep
  Jan 1996 - Dec 2000
  MCAT Instructor, Teacher Trainer
- Duke University
  Aug 1997 - Feb 1999
  - Assistant Mass Spectrometrist
    Feb 1998 - Feb 1999
  - Lab Teaching Assistant
    Aug 1997 - Dec 1998
- North Carolina Central University
  Aug 1999 - Dec 1999
  AMP Tutor
- North Carolina State University
  Jan 2000 - May 2003
  Teaching Technician
- Durham Technical Community College
  May 2003 - Dec 2003
  Chemistry Instructor
- Wake Technical Community College
  Jan 2004 - May 2007
  Chemistry Instructor
- Duke University
  Jul 2007 - Jun 2011
  General Chemistry Lab Manager
- Wake Technical Community College
  Jul 2011 - Apr 2013
  Chemistry Instructor
- North Carolina State University
  May 2013 - Jun 2022
  - Organic Lab Supervisor and Chemistry Dept Safety Officer
    May 2013 - Jun 2022
  - Chemistry Department Safety Officer
    May 2013 - Jun 2022
- Elon University
  Jul 2022 - now
  Lab Manager for the Chemistry Department
  •Maintain department Inventories (chemical & equipment/glassware). Order chemicals and supplies for teaching and research laboratories.•Hire and supervise students to assist with preparing solutions and equipment for teaching laboratory exercises and maintenance/stocking of the teaching laboratories.•Provide support for Chemistry faculty and student research, Chemistry Club, and outreach activities, including ordering.•Management and disposal of waste generated in teaching laboratory and student/faculty research.•Organize monthly laboratory safety training for undergraduate student workers and researchers.•Prepare solutions and equipment for teaching laboratory exercises.•Set up teaching laboratories for student use.•Maintain and stock the teaching laboratories and stockroom.•Collaborate with others to maintain the department SDS files, including the SDS online folder. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
- Chemical Hygiene Officer
  NATIONAL REGISTRY OF CERTIFIED CHEMISTS
  Jul 2020
Volunteer Experience
- Webmaster
  Issued by ACS North Carolina Section on Jan 2005
  Associated with Melinda Box