Assistant Office
Resume:
BRIAN A. WARTELL
Philadelphia, PA 19116
*******.*****@*****.***
Experience:
• Assistant (Academy of Natural Sciences)
Philadelphia, PA (Nov 2011 – Apr 2012)
• Biological Analysis (macroinvertebrates) of Marcellus-Shale Impacted Water Bodies
• GIS Tutorial (self-taught)
• Algal studies (self-taught)
• Sunday School Teacher (Congregation Beth Solomon)
Philadelphia, PA (Feb 2011 - present)
• Food Program Assistant (Congregation Beth Solomon))
Philadelphia, PA (Jul – Sep 2011)
• Master of Science Research: Anaerobic Digestion of Equine Waste
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (2007-2009)
• Thesis published: “Anaerobic Digestion of Equine Waste” – Oct 2009
Article publication forthcoming in Bioresource Technology (“Methane Production Potential of Equine Stall Waste”
Brian A. Wartell, Valdis Krumins and Donna E. Fennell – et al.)
• Investigated methane production potential of equine waste under different conditions
• Studied effect of loading rates and food waste/equine waste mixtures on anaerobic digester performance and methane production
• Worked at laboratory (0.1, 15 and 125 L reactors) and pilot scale (6.3 m3)
• Worked with various designs and planning for real-scenario implementation
• Polymerase chain reaction analysis
• Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis
• Ion Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography
• Sample purification and DNA extractions
• Philadelphia Water Department
Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant / Drinking Water Analysis Lab, Philadelphia, PA (Summer 2007)
• Wastewater analysis
• Fecal Coliform Treatment – Hypochlorite Tests
• Water quality analysis
• Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA)
Weston, MA (Fall 2006 - Internship)
• Dissolved oxygen monitoring / other water testing
• Research / wrote report on toxicity and prevalence of algal blooms
• Website development
• Active member, Students for Environmental Action
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA (2004 - 2007)
• Vice President/ President /Coordinator of Brandeis University Recycling Program
• Event planning / other
• Office Assistant, Minerva Biotechnologies
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA (Mar. 2004 – Dec. 2005)
• Office duties , Bookkeeping, Database article retrieval
• Office Assistant, Law Firm of Allen L. Rothenberg
Philadelphia, PA (Jun–Aug 2003-2005, Dec. 2003)
• Paperwork / office duties, Clerical work, Data entry
Conference Presentations:
Biocycle’s 50th Anniversary International Conference 2009 (Presentation)
San Diego, CA – Apr. 27-30, 2009 [“Feasibility of Horse Waste Digestion For Renewable Energy”]
2008 ASABE Annual International Meeting (Poster)
Providence, RI – June 29-July 2, 2008 [“Anaerobic Digestion of Equine Stall Waste”]
The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management: 23rd ICSWM (Presentation and Poster)
Philadelphia, PA – Mar 30-Apr 2, 2008 [“The Effect of Softwood Bedding on Anaerobic Digestion of Equine Waste”]
Education:
• Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, (2007-2009) (GPA: 3.19)
• M.S. : Environmental Sciences
Spec: Environmental Engineering (Biochem)
Relevant Coursework:
• Stream Sanitation
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Environmental Organic Chemistry
• Environmental Microbiology
Environmental Scientific Analysis
Groundwater Pollution
Molecular Biology of Eukaryotes
• Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, (2003-2007)
• Bachelor’s - Major: Biology , Minor: Chemistry , Conc. : Environmental Studies
Relevant Coursework:
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry of the Environment
Cell Biology
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Environmental Issues
Introduction to Plant Sciences
Resources and Environmental Policy in Israel In the Middle East
Biochemistry
Greening the Ivory Tower (Environmental Issues)
Environmental Internship (CRWA)
Biology of Fishes
Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences
IT Knowledge / Other Skills:
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, HTML and Web design
• Various lab equipment and techniques including pH, conductivity, alkalinity, turbidity, titration, filtration, PCR, NMR, HPLC, GC, IC…
Foreign Languages:
• Hebrew
• References available upon request.
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