E rica W. Graham

904-***-***** e acelko@r.postjobfree.com

P rofessional Objective

To secure a position that will utilize my technical and analytical skills in order to

i ncrease production, efficiency, spark innovation and excel client expectations.

P rofessional Skills

Exceptionally competent in lab environments: set-up/prep, testing, i nstrument and

equipment maintenance, documentation, t raining, problem solving, client interface,

etc.

• P roven ability to maintain and t roubleshoot analytical laboratory instruments

• A dvanced experience with all wet/general chemistry techniques: pipetting,

t i t rations, extractions, separation, condensing, and formulation. In addition to

Semi-Volatile prep and analysis: sonication, condensation, extractions sample and

sample data analysis

• E xceedingly self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a

team.

• T hrive in fast-paced settings with the abili ty to adapt to varying circumstances,

organize work f low, and multi-task to accommodate deadlines in frequently

demanding situations.

• Outstanding verbal and writ ten communication skills with the ability to interact

effectively with clients and staff members from multiple levels and departments.

• H ighly proficient computer skills with the knowledge and ability to collect,

document, and interpret analytical data.

• E xtremely detailed and accurate in maintaining comprehensive laboratory log

books and documentation of all work performed in the lab.

W ork Exper ience

A LS Environmental (formerly Columbia Analytical Services, Inc.) (Jacksonville, FL)

C hemist I 10/2010-Current

Preparation, extraction and analysis of various EPA and standard test methods, in

t he Wet Chemistry and Semi-Volatile departments. Using Flow Injection Analysis,

I C, GC, UV-VIS Spec and Auto-Ti trator instrumentation. Data analysis, daily

p reventative maintenance, instrument calibrations and several routine laboratory

assignments.

F leming Island H igh School (Fleming Island, FL)

Science Teacher 08/2009-06/2010

Implementing Sunshine State Standards while facilitating scientific skill and

k nowledge to high school students. Preparation of daily lesson plans, lab set ups and

constant documentation of materials distributed and instructed.

Columbia Analytical Services, Inc. (Jacksonville, FL)

A nalyst I I I 12/2007-08/2009

Sample preparation and analysis in the Wet Chemistry department using various

method techniques including distillation and digestions for Total Kjeldahl Ni t rogen,

Total Phosphorous, NOx, N H3, Silica, Cyanide, Alkalinity, etc. using Flow Injection

A naylsis (FIA). Also responsible for department supply orders, cross-t raining within

t he Microbiology department, instrument maintenance, data analysis, data entry

and reporting.

Test America (Tallahassee, FL)

A nalyst I I 01/2006-09/2007

Sample extraction and analysis using Flow Injection Analysis (FIA), in the Wet

Chemistry/General Chemistry department. Primary analyst of BOD/CBOD, TKN,

Sulfates, Chlorides, Ammonia, Ni trate+Ni t r i te and other inorganic analysis. Data

analysis, review and reporting.

Daily preventive instrument maintenance and other routine laboratory

assignments.

Education F lorida A& M University – B.S. Biology 2005

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