Summer of 2001

[Vadim_(_dot_)_Knobel_(_at_)_openbsd_(_dot_)_org (knobel_(_at_)_cooper_(_dot_)_edu)]

March 5, 2001

Dear Prospective Colleague,

I will be deeply in debt to anyone who helps me find an internship in Chemical Engineering for the summer of 2001. I am a Chemical Engineering student at the Cooper Union in NYC, and I can successfully perform the following scientific assays: Light Microscopy, Spectroscopy (IR/UV/VIS/FT-IR), Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectroscopy, Polarography, HPLC, electrophoresis, ELIZA, and I am familiar with the standard methods of keeping laboratory notebooks and data. I am dedicated to my work, ambitious, and responsible. After doing research for a while in an academic setting, I decided I would like to work for a company this summer. Some of my character traits that will benefit you
and your company:

Self-motivated - Participating in research from high school, under my own initiative, I have the drive to succeed at my job. My enthusiasm and energy enable me to obtain excellent results. I was offered a full-tuition scholarship and a stipend to continue studying at m
y first college - but my commitment to getting the best Chemical Engineering education possible led me to transfer to the Cooper Union.

Strong Work Ethic - I work hard to get project done on time, and my professors/supervisors appreciate it. I am detail oriented and thorough, so an assignment is done right the first time. I am accustomed to being focused and prioritizing study and work. I have much more than average scientific work experience for a current undergraduate student.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Working with different teams of students, and at times with foreign researchers I understand the importance of clear and effective communication, while keeping people involved and willing to help. I am computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD.

You will find my completely dedicated to serving your lab and completely dedicated to my work. I am successful at prioritizing and know the value of planning time in order to succeed.

Accountable conscientious, loyal and punctual. Can ma
ke decision and approach problems creatively and with initiative - based on facts, experience, and research. Details of education, experience and references available, "official" resume available at: http://members.aol.com/vadim0/resume1.htm .

I want to learn more about being a chemical engineer and how I can be of help to your company or institution. Please email me at knobel_(_at_)_cooper_(_dot_)_edu - even if you would just like to give me advice or share what is on your mind.


With the Greatest Appreciation,


Vadim Knobel
545 West 8th Ave. #402
New York, NY 10018
(646) 279-4821
knobel_(_at_)_cooper_(_dot_)_edu