High School Assistant

CHRISTOPHER E. SIERKA

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Greensburg, PA 15601

Phone: 724-***-****

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EDUCATION

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2011 2013)

P.S.M., Chemistry – In progress

Credits 28

Recipient of an Academic Achievement Award

University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (2006 2011)

B.S., Chemistry May 2011

Nominated for the 2nd Annual Jessica A. Drayer Outstanding Senior Chemistry Award.

Teaching experience:

A chemistry workshop assistant to Dr. McCreary in teaching high school students the fundamentals

of Chemistry.

Undergraduate:

General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Physical Chemistry I and II, Calculus I, II,

and III, Physics I and II, Biochemistry I, Instrumental Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, and

Techniques of Organic Research

Graduate:

Advanced Organic Chemistry, Advanced Instrumental methods of Analysis, Seminar, Advanced

Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Advanced Physical Chemistry, Organic Molecular Structure

Determination, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Instrumental Proficiencies:

UV Visible Spectrophotometers, Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers (FAAS), Gas

Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC MS), Fourier Transform Infrared Radiation (FT IR), and

C and 1H NMR, Scanacon Acid Analyzer.

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Inexpensive synthesis of various derivatives of the highly energetic materials of diaminofurazan

University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

Determination of Iron Concentrations in abandoned acid mine drainage via UV VIS

Determination of toxic metals Arsenic, Mercury, and Lead concentrations by nearby steel mill

streams via FAAS and Cold Vapor Absorption.

Substitution of toxic solvents with environmentally benign reagents in the oxidation of several

aromatic aldehydes into their corresponding carboxylic acids. (Green Chemistry)

INTERNSHIP/INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

Intern Process Chemist at H and W Global (Industrial metal coating services) (April 2012 – To

date)

Performing general laboratory practices:

Performing various titrations

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Making stock solutions

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pH and concentration adjustments of 200 1200 gallon tanks

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Waste treatment management

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Lab inventory and MSDS organization

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Determination of VOC’s and HAPs in conjunction with the DEP

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R & D

Development of a Zinc Electroplating line

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Development of a Bright Dip line

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Performing internal audits to fulfill ISO 9001, AS9100, and military

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certifications for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Creating Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) which follow certain

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specifications in various departments (Paint, Chemical Lines, etc)

Old Country Buffet (2006 2012)

An employee whose specific duties include Line Cook, Utilities, Lineserver, Chicken Breader, Prep

Cook, and Carver.

Each position offers it challenges which include: following proper protocols, safety, and customer

services.

The job requires a sense of urgency while completing tasks in a timely manner.

Nominated for Employee of the Month four times.

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