ERIN BEHAN

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EDUCATION

Millersville University, Millersville, PA

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Graduation: December 2011

Relevant Course Work Experience and Instrumental Techniques:

-Basic Laboratory Techniques

-Vacuum Distillation

-NMR

-FT-IR (ATR- accessory)

-Fluorescence Spectrometer

-GC-MS

-Cyclic Voltammetry

-HPLC

-Raman Spectrograph

-Flame Atomic Absorption -Spectrometer

-UV-Visible Spectrometers (Ocean Optics, Lambda 7)

Awards:

Neimeyer-Hodgson Student Research Grant

Pell Grant

Memberships:

Millersville University Chapter Habitat for Humanity

EXPERIENCE

Zeolyst International, Conshohocken, PA

Laboratory Technician

April 2013-Present

Gained knowledge of various analytical instruments and techniques used to characterize zeolites and measure their physical and chemical properties which include:

-RXM-100 reaction units used to support Pressure Product business. Techniques include Selective Catalytic Reduction experiments.

-TA Instruments TGA 2050 used for water loss determination.

-TA Instruments Q-Series TGA used for Temperature Programmed Desorption (TPD) experiments to characterize amine capacity and acid site density.

-Quantachrome ChemBET used for TPD experiments.

-MKS FTIR used for NOx detection in automobile exhaust applications.

-Aspectrics EPIR used for NOx detection in automobile exhaust applications.

Actively participate in the Behavior Based Safety program through completing observations on company colleagues and attend the annual BBS Safety Day.

Regularly record various laboratory experimental conditions for quality control measures.

Regularly check and change various gas cylinders.

Prepared samples for various analyses which included sieving, steaming, and calcination techniques.

Swagelok Installation Certification-June 2013

PQ Corporation/Aerotek Scientific, Conshohocken, PA

Laboratory Technician

Jan. 2012-April 2013

Gained knowledge of various analytical instruments and techniques used to characterize zeolites and measure their physical and chemical properties which include:

-RXM-100 reaction units used to support Pressure Product business. Techniques include Selective Catalytic Reduction experiments.

-TA Instruments TGA 2050 used for water loss determination.

-TA Instruments Q-Series TGA used for Temperature Programmed Desorption (TPD) experiments to characterize amine capacity and acid site density.

-Quantachrome ChemBET used for TPD experiments.

-MKS FTIR used for NOx detection in automobile exhaust applications.

-Aspectrics EPIR used for NOx detection in automobile exhaust applications.

Actively participated in the Behavior Based Safety program through completing observations on company colleagues and attended the annual BBS Safety Day.

Regularly recorded various laboratory experimental conditions for quality control measures.

Prepared samples for various analyses which included sieving, steaming, and calcination techniques.

Millersville University, Millersville, Pa.

Chemistry Laboratory Assistant

Sept. 2010 to May 2011

Millersville University, Millersville, PA

Research Assistant

Sept. 2009 to May 2011

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Organizational:

As the Secretary of Habitat for Humanity duties including organizing events and producing meeting minutes.

Computer:

Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, and Windows 7.

Communication:

Presented information to the members of Habitat for Humanity through various public speaking events and regular meetings.

Presented my research in my university seminar class.

Leadership:

Served as the Secretary for Millersville University Chapter Habitat for Humanity for 3 years.

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