Ryan A. Schafran

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Elizabethtown Pa, 17022 acu4y0@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA Dec 2013

Bachelor of Science Environmental Science

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA April 2012 – December 2012

Research on Lake Placida

Collect water quality samples from the stream entering and leaving Lake Placida on a weekly basis.

Compare results on a weekly basis and analyze results to find abnormalities.

SKILLS

Geographic Information Systems

Water Quality Analysis- Nitrate, Phosphate, Ammonium, Alkalinity, Turbidity

Field Sampling- DO, Temperature, pH, Conductivity

Macro invertebrate Identification

Ecotoxicology

Soil classification and sampling

Defensive Driving Class

Microbiology and Organic Extraction Chemistry

LIMS

WORK EXPERIENCE

Chemist - Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, Lancaster, PA May 2015 – Present

Performs all aspects of bench organic extraction chemistry including the use of starting materials, reagents, catalysis and solvents.

Performs preps on various starting materials such as soil, water and other organic matters.

Assists Asst. Chemists and Lab Technicians with difficult preps.

Performs multiple preps including soil extractions, water extractions, micro extractions and fractionation.

Utilizes a laboratory data system for reporting purposes; and works with other chemists in a cross-functional work unit.

Bottles finished product into 1ml vials for storage to be analyzed on a later date by fellow employees.

Water Quality Laboratory Technician –

Endurix National Staffing / New Jersey American Water, EHT, NJ July 2014 - March 2015

Collect samples from various sampling locations and performed field tests for pH, chlorine residual, temperature, dissolved sulfides, oxidants, dissolved oxygen; and other related tests; follow quality assurance protocols to ensure proper sample collection and identification prior to delivery to the laboratory.

Conduct analyses in accordance with established Quality Assurance (QA) protocols, records accuracy and precision measurements, evaluates contamination through analyses of blanks; follow all laboratory safety practices.

Operate, calibrate, maintain, and properly document the use of automated sampling equipment, continuous pH monitoring meters, calorimeters, conductivity meters; maintains maintenance and calibration records for a variety of field equipment.

Prepare reagent, sterilize glassware, use sterile technique to minimize contamination, sterilize and dispose of laboratory waste, maintain an adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and materials; may clean, calibrate, and otherwise maintain delicate laboratory instruments.

Ryan A. Schafran

37 Union Street, Apt 106 609-***-**** Elizabethtown Pa, 17022 acu4y0@r.postjobfree.com

Expeditor, Food Runner, Head of Maintenance - Avalon Yacht Club, Avalon, NJ May 2011 – June 2015

Expedite food out of the kitchen and make sure the orders are going out correct and to the right table.

Run Food from the kitchen to the table and serve to the customers if need be.

Clean the restaurant every morning before opening.

Set up ballroom for parties and help organize parties, baby showers, family reunions, etc.

Answer phones and take reservations, make reservation changes and answer questions regarding the club.

Maintain the outside of the club such as cleaning, repairing and helping members with various tasks.

Help run the sailing camp regarding feeding the kids, cleaning and helping them get their boats in the water.

Salesmen, Stock boy, Maintenance - Joe Canals Liquor Store, Rio Grande, NJ Summers 2009 - 2011

Assist customers with sales, load and unload product from delivery trucks.

Verify receipts from delivery trucks and ensure the proper delivery quantities.

Clean the store before closing time and prep the store for opening.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Relay for life, Elizabethtown, PA-Help set up for the 12 hour walk to raise money for cancer. Winter 2011

Reading Night, Middle Township Elementary School, NJ Fall 2001, 2002, 2004

Dress up in a full costume and interact with the children throughout the night

Toys for Tots, Wildwood, NJ Winter 2002 - 2003

Take a child and help him pick out a gift for a family member from an assortment of donated gifts.

Habitat for Humanity and Cross Country May 2009 – December 2009

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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