Zach Smith
River Forest
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
RDSO intern (Remote)
Amgen
Thousand Oaks
06.2025 - Current
- Currently working under Allison Miller in the Global Healthcare Contracting Group.
- Developing a value proposition project to enhance Advisory Board Meeting efficiency.
- Creating a method for scaling the complexity of various contracts that Amgen works with on a daily basis.
Analytical Chemistry/Business Intern
CoreWater Technologies
Oberlin
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Conducted market research and competitive analysis to support CoreWater's business strategy for point-of-entry (POE) PFAS remediation systems.
- Performed daily BET and TGA testing to support CoreWater's filtration technology.
Student Researcher
CoreWater Technologies
Oberlin
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted in-depth research on octadecylamine deposition methods, identifying previously undiscovered trends to enhance company processes.
- Designed and conducted my own Design of Experiments (DOE) project to investigate octadecylamine.
- Enhanced expertise with Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) and Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) machines.
Junior Financial Analyst
BMO US
Chicago
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Optimized cash management strategies for middle market companies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Delivered and presented a value proposition project to senior leadership, supporting entry into a targeted industry sector.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry With A Business Concentration
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH05-2026
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Curiosity
- Detail-oriented
- Time management skills
- Research proficiency
- Laboratory experience
Affiliations
- Collegiate basketball player
Timeline
RDSO intern (Remote)
Amgen
06.2025 - Current
Student Researcher
CoreWater Technologies
06.2024 - 08.2024
Analytical Chemistry/Business Intern
CoreWater Technologies
01.2024 - 02.2025
Junior Financial Analyst
BMO US
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry With A Business Concentration
Oberlin College