Dena Sabbagh
Allentown, PA *****
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Education:
Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry. 2010
G.P.A. 3.22/4.00
Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, PA
Chemical Technology, A.A.S. 2007
Relevant classes include:
• Chemical and Laboratory Safety • Physical Chemistry I & II
• Organic Chemistry I & II • Inorganic Chemistry
• Instrumental and Quantitative Analysis I & II • Organometallic Chemistry
• Polymer Chemistry • Lab Robotics and Automation
Lab Skills:
• Refractive Index (RI) • Infrared Spectroscopy (IR)
• Ultraviolet / Visible Spectroscopy (UV/VIS) • Gas Gromatography (GC)
• Mass Spectroscopy (MS) Interpretation • Gravimetric Analysis
• Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AA) • Melting Point Determination
• Heat of Combustion of Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels • Recrestalyzation By Bomb Calorimeter • Karl Fisher Analysis
• High Performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) • Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1 H 13C NMR) Spectroscopy • Safety conscious
Computer Skills:
Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet Explorer
RESEARCH
Attempted Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Ruthenium Complex
Project-Based lab Experiment, Dr. Keane, Muhlenberg College
Spring 2010
A reaction between a Polyamine Ligand and Ruthenium Complex were investigated
Work Experience:
Flavor Right Food, Bethlehem PA
Quality Control
May 2011- Dec 2011
Perform various tests on food products: pH, Total Solid, Butterfat, Viscosity, Specific gravity,
Pull samples for Microbiological tests(E. coli, Listeria, Aerobic, Yeasts and Molds) from production
lines, Acid -Base Titration, Retain samples for future testing, Environmental swabbing.
B. Braun Medical, Allentown PA
Quality Assurance
March 2011- May 2011
Test and inspect medical products and parts to ensure the quality of the product.
Philips Service Corporation, Hatfield PA
Lab Technician
July 2007- August 2009
Perform various tests on liquid samples: pH, Total Suspended Solid, Total Solid, Cyanide and
Phenol‘s distillation, Total Residual Chlorine, Nitrate UV Direct Reading, Metal Digestion, Flash
Point by Pensky- Martens Closed Cup. Solid samples: pH, Metal Digestion, PCB. Oil: pH, Metal
Digestion, PCB, and Heat of Combustion.
Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville PA
Summer 2005
Assistant Instructor, chemical technology high school day camp. Assisted students in chemical
analyses of water from a local stream and supervised students doing acid/base titration.