Data Assistant

Melisa J. Brown

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Harleyville, SC 29448

Phone: 843-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking position in the laboratory in order to help pursue a career in the world of science through executing skills and showing exemplary work ethic

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Extensive background in various aspects of the lab including knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances. Knowledgeable of instruments, measuring devices, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods; also skilled with the use of various laboratory equipment and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources. Major strengths include stellar verbal and written communication skills, self starter with minimal supervision, teamwork, ability and independence to accomplish goals.

EDUCATION

South Carolina State University; Orangeburg, SC; May 2010

Bachelor of Science; Biology Minor: Chemistry

EXPERIENCE

Geocycle, LLC. Holly Hill, SC

Lab Technician May 2011-September 2011

• Chemical and physical analysis of waste oil, and high organic waste matrices using EPA and ASTM methods:

VOCs by GC and GCMS

PCBs (Polychlorinated byphenols) by GC

Metals by ICP

Anions by Ion Chromatography

Calorimetry

Various wet chemistry methods

• Perform pH testing, viscosity, bulk density on oil waste samples

Perform nightly calibration on instruments

• Perform sample digestion and filtering with HCL and HNO3 acids to be further analyzed for presence of metals and mercury

• Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities and enter data into information system

• Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas

• Prepare chemical reagents for use in the lab

United States Department of Agriculture, USDA Charleston, SC

Biological Lab Assistant Summer 2007 and Summer 2008 (Internship)

• Perform DNA Extractions on leaf samples for detection of Sweet Potato Leaf Curl virus

• PCR testing and analysis

• Examine specimens to detect the presence of Whitefly virus in leaf samples

• Use of common laboratory equipment such as microscope, autoclaves, sterilizers, pipettes and centrifuges

• Assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples

• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings

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