David Alan Grigsby II
Contact Information
- Email: david.grigsbyii@gmail.com
- LinkedIn
Education
- Brigham Young University, Projected Graduation: April 2012
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering - GPA: 3.68/4.00
- Elective Courses: Nuclear Engineering, Java Programming, Energy Engineering
Research Interests
- Virus and Biological Modeling
- Interfaced to large-scale mathematical models to study effects and optimize treatment of HIV, cancer, and other diseases
- Collaborated with an international user group to build an extension to a biological model library (SBML)
Experience
- Lab Supervisor, BYU Risk Management and Safety, Sept. 2008-Current
- Improved lab safety by creating MS Access database to inspect, report, and trend over 200 labs, 400 fume hoods, and 400 eyewash/shower stations
- Performed Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrum analysis on unknown chemicals to determine waste stream
- Organized tasks for team of 4 to complete and report on all inspections semiannually
- Industrial Hygiene Intern, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, June 2011-Aug. 2011
- Enabled non-internet facility to search 16000+ MSDS instantly with MS Access database
- Ensured safety of personnel by verifying Gas Hazard Analyses
- Office Secretary, Alpine Metals, Feb. 2005-Dec. 2005
- Managed payroll for 8 employees, accounts receivable, and balanced company accounts
- Worked with customers by writing proposals, invoices, and billing completed jobs
- Missionary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, May 2006-May 2008
- Santa Maria, Brazil Mission; Fluent in Portuguese
- Served 12 months in leadership positions, leading as many as 10 missionaries
Interests and Awards
- Basic fluency in AutoCad, Java, VBA, and SQL
- Eagle Scout Award 2003
- Youth Soccer Referee, United Way, May 2009-June 2009
- Worked with Hispanic community refereeing for 10 teams
