Chemist

David N.Tkacs

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Irwin, PA 15642

412-***-****

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Objective:

To contribute to the field and laboratory environments by offering: strong organizational and time-management skills, computer knowledge, and experience.

Experience:

July 2007 to Present, Allegheny County Sanitary Authority,Pittsburgh, PA

Chemist

•Employed in an environmental laboratory.

•Experienced with various sample handling, disposal, and analytical techniques.

•Experienced with metals digestion, BNA and pesticide extraction.

•Extensive knowledge of EPA, ACHD, DOT, and DEP regulations.

•Worked daily with basic wet chemistry and microbiological analysis.

•Experienced with laboratory Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.

•Implemented and assisted in the development of SOPs for various tests.

•Familiar with disposal, safe handling, and storage of hazardous chemicals.

Tri-axle Operator

•Transported EPA regulated bio-solids.

•Maintained vehicles and did basic repairs.

•Followed PA DOT and federal regulations on commercial vehicle transportation.

August 2006 to July 2007, Environmental Quality Company, Moon Township, PA

Process Operator

•Operated a storm water and glycol reclamation facility.

•Conducted COD and water sampling.

•Preformed colorimetric analysis.

•Transported propylene glycol.

•Maintained and operate plant equipment, including onsite storage tanks.

June2006 to August 2006, Weavertown Environmental Group, Carnegie, PA

Environmental Internship

•Assisted in daily operations for an environmental clean-up company.

•Dispatched and receive spill response calls.

Education:

•B.S. in Biology

•G.P.A. in Major: 3.1

•University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, PA

•Graduated: August 18, 2006

•Focus: Environmental Science

Related Course Work

•Analytical Chemistry, Biology I and II, Chemistry I and II, and Ecology

•Instrumental Analysis, Organic Chemistry I and II, and Soil Analysis

•Water Quality Analysis and Environmental Science

Additional Information:

•Previous 40 hour HAZWOPER and confined space training.

•Class A Commercial Drivers License with tanker endorsements.

•Knowledge of all Windows Office programs.

•Experience using various spectrophotometers including GC-MS and FIMS.

•Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout

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