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Sara Button

Student at State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry

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Summary

Talented young student with extensive hands-on knowledge in chemistry and environmental science, with

special expertise in analytical research using HPLC. Strong written and oral communication skills, as

demonstrated by excellent academic achievement and awards in undergraduate and graduate school.

Experience

Research Assistant at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

May 2010 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Estuarine trace organic research: Collected surface water samples along the Delaware Estuary for analysis of

a suite of trace organic compounds. Participated on board three research cruises. Prepared laboratory

instruments and supplies for transport on research cruises, analyzed water samples using High Performance

Liquid Chromatography. Responsible for training and mentoring undergraduate students in laboratory work.

Teacher at Huntington Learning Center

February 2010 - October 2011 (1 year 9 months)

Research Aide at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

April 2007 - January 2008 (10 months)

Marine Sulfur cycle research: Investigated seawater samples for trace amounts of organic sulfur species using

Gas Chromatography. Prepared media and cultured algal cells for sulfur cycling experiments, and maintained

laboratory supplies.

Skills & Expertise

Environmental Science

Lifesciences

Chemistry

Research

Field Work

Analytical Chemistry

HPLC

UV/Vis

Gas Chromatography

Science

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

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Water Quality

Matlab

SigmaPlot

SigmaStat

Statistics

Education

State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, 2009

State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Master of Science, Environmental Chemistry

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Sara Button

Student at State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry

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