Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot.  Nothing is going to get better.  It’s not.

                                                                                                                     -The Lorax

My Resumé

 

CAREY PELC

2807 Bainbridge Drive Apt. E  Durham, North Carolina 27713  (315) 529-7835  Carey.Pelc@gmail.com

 

Education                  

           Masters of Environmental Management - Coastal Environmental Management August 2009-May 2011

                 Nicholas School of the Environment – Duke University – Durham, North Carolina

 

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Affairs - August 2003 – May 2005

                 The College of Saint Rose - Albany, New York

                 Cumulative G.P.A – 3.84

 

                 Completed 64 credit hours in Honors Biology - August 2001 - May 2003

                 Oswego State University – Oswego, New York

                 Cumulative G.P.A. – 3.4

 

Relevant Work Experience                       

           Chemist                                                                 April 2009 – August 2009

           Novelis – Oswego, New York

· Developed and implemented methods for oil lubrication testing.

· Collaborated with other departments to troubleshoot performance problems.

· Performed preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.

· Trained fellow employees on laboratory practices and methods.

· Ordered laboratory supplies as needed.

 

Environmental Chemist                                      September 2008 – April 2009

                 Certified Environmental Services – Syracuse, New York

· Performed trace metal testing on potable water, waste water and soil samples using Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Graphite and Flame Furnace Atomic Spectroscopy.

· Conducted bacteriological testing on potable, waste water and soil samples to determine presence of coliform.

· Executed EPA approved methods on samples to determine presence and quantity of primary pollutants.

· Received laboratory samples from clients and entered information into electronic tracking database.

· Recorded and performed instrument maintenance.

 

 

Chemistry Lab Technician                               March 2006 – March 2008

                 Aerotek at Bristol-Myers Squibb - East Syracuse, New York

· Performed US, European and British Pharmacopeia methods on pharmaceutical raw materials.

· Adhered to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

·Carried out maintenance and upkeep of scientific instruments.

· Implemented problem solving skills on out of specification results.

· Read and composed standard operating procedures.

· Maintained technician and safety training as required.

                

Employment History

           Sales Associate, JCPenney, Oswego, New York                                                              July 2008 – May 2009

Environmental Chemist, Upstate Laboratories Inc., Syracuse, New York             June 2005 - February 2006

Intern, Albany Pine Bush Preserve - Albany, New York                                               August 2004 - May 2005

                

Honors and Activities

                 Elected Member – Oswego County Environmental Management Council – Oswego, New York July 2008 - Present

Outstanding Senior Award - The College of Saint Rose - April 2005

                 Yearbook Editor - The College of Saint Rose - 2004-2005

                 Volunteer - United States Coast Guard Auxiliary - Oswego, New York - May 2003 - January 2005

                    

Skills

                 Laboratory: TOC testing, distillations, titrations, pH and conductivity meter reading and standardization, sample digestion, thin layer chromatography, UV Vis, IR, melting point, BOD testing, Near IR, GC, other miscellaneous testing.

 

                 Computer: Microsoft Office, Trackwise, Adobe Photoshop, Omega LIMS, Internet, ArcGIS 9.3

Last Updated December 2009