CAWT: Focus on onsite and alternative wastewater treatment
Seth Ervin Resume
1. RESUME OF: SETHERVIN
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EDUCATION
UniversityofFindlay May 2015
Bachelor of Science: Forensic Science- Toxicology, Minor: Chemistry
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
• Chemistry: AnalyticalChemistry; Biochemistry; Forensic Chemistry; General Chemistry I & II; Organic
Chemistry I & II; PhysicalChemistry I & II
• Forensic Science/Criminal Justice: Introduction to Forensic Science; Criminal Evidence;Criminal Investigation;
Professional Practicein the Criminal Justice System; Special Topicsin Forensic Science
EXPERIENCE
TosohSMD,GroveCity,Ohio June2015-Current
AnalyticalLaboratoryTechnician
• Performed differentanalytical techniques including Dissolution, wet density measurements, LECOONH and
Quantometer
• Executed calibrations and troubleshooting on multiple laboratory instruments
• Revised existing laboratory procedure, and wroteprocedures fornew instruments and techniques
• Performed daily laboratory organization and cleaning to ensure no contamination of laboratory products
• Lead project of reorganizing and properly labeling archives samples dating back twenty years
DC Departmentof ForensicSciences,Washington,D.C. August2014-
December2014
Intern,MaterialsAnalysisUnit
• Assist Unit Scientist with preparation of laboratory for acceptanceof casework
• Assist Unit efforts towards building of procedures foraccreditation purposes
• Learned the fundamentals of Material Analysis in the forensic context
• Learned the analytical techniques of a Scanning ElectronMicroscope and a Fourier Transform-Infrared
Spectrometer
UniversityofFindlay August2012-May2014
ResidentAssistant
• Helped transition freshman students into their first year of college
• Developed and executed educational services and planned social events
• Explained, upheld and enforced the University rules and regulations
• Performed conflictresolution between residents and aided in the solution to the problem
Abercrombie&Fitch September2008-August2014
Sales Associate
• Providedassistance to customers to aid and simplify their selections
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
UniversityofFindlay January2015-May2015
• Research: Possible DNA Cross-Contamination Caused by Fingerprinting Supplies in a Crime Scene
• Conducted research on fingerprint lifting techniques, and their effecton touchD
• Received training in polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequencer instrument
• Received Training in grant writing
• Collected fingerprint samples fromstudents at the University of Findlay
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UniversityofFindlay January2014-May2014
• Research: Correlation between Selected Water Parameters and Soaked Alfalfa Mineral Content
• Prepared hay samples forsoaking in water in order to extract an aliquot forfurther testing
• Titrated aliquots to determine quantitative amounts of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus in each sample
• Performed absorbency analysis using a Lambda 2 Spectrophotometer
• Duplicates and blanks were implemented to assure quality controland quality assurance
• Presented academic project at the University of Findlay Symposium for Student Scholarships
UniversityofFindlay January2014-May2014
• Research: Removal of Soluble ReactivePhosphorus fromBlanchard River and Tributary Waters Using
Coagulation Jar Tests
• Diluted well water samples withdeionized water and alum to various concentrations to analyze the optimal pH
for phosphorus removal
• Analyzed well water aliquots with Coagulation Jar Tester
• Supernatant extracted from Coagulation Jar Tester was analyzed for phosphorus using test set forthby Askew
& Smith
• Analyzed Absorbency with Lambda 2 Spectrophotometer and used absorbency to calculatereactive
phosphorus levels
• Duplicates and blanks were implemented into experiment to assure quality control and quality assurance
• Presented academic project at the University of Findlay Symposium for Student Scholarships
ACADEMIC INVOLVEMENT&VOLUNTEERISM
• The Washington Center: Student/Volunteer; Washington, DC
• University of Findlay: Rotaract Club Member
• University of Findlay: Criminal Justice Club
• University of Findlay: Campus Programming Board