RESUME OF: SETH ERVIN EDUCATION University of Findlay May 2015 Bachelor of Science: Forensic Science- Toxicology, Minor: Chemistry RELEVANT COURSEWORK • Chemistry: Analytical Chemistry; Biochemistry; Forensic Chemistry; General Chemistry I & II; Organic Chemistry I & II; Physical Chemistry I & II • Forensic Science/Criminal Justice: Introduction to Forensic Science; Criminal Evidence; Criminal Investigation; Professional Practice in the Criminal Justice System; Special Topics in Forensic Science EXPERIENCE Tosoh SMD, Grove City, Ohio June 2015-Current Analytical Laboratory Technician • Performed different analytical techniques including Dissolution, wet density measurements, LECO ONH and Quantometer • Executed calibrations and troubleshooting on multiple laboratory instruments • Revised existing laboratory procedure, and wrote procedures for new 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 Department of Forensic Sciences, Washington, D.C. August 2014December 2014 Intern, Materials Analysis Unit • Assist Unit Scientist with preparation of laboratory for acceptance of casework • Assist Unit efforts towards building of procedures for accreditation purposes • Learned the fundamentals of Material Analysis in the forensic context • Learned the analytical techniques of a Scanning Electron Microscope and a Fourier Transform-Infrared Spectrometer University of Findlay August 2012-May 2014 Resident Assistant • 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 conflict resolution between residents and aided in the solution to the problem Abercrombie & Fitch Sales Associate • Provided assistance to customers to aid and simplify their selections September 2008-August 2014 ACADEMIC RESEARCH University of Findlay January 2015-May 2015 • Research: Possible DNA Cross-Contamination Caused by Fingerprinting Supplies in a Crime Scene • Conducted research on fingerprint lifting techniques, and their effect on touch D • Received training in polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequencer instrument • Received Training in grant writing • Collected fingerprint samples from students at the University of Findlay – P AGE 1 OF 2 – RESUME OF: SETH ERVIN University of Findlay January 2014-May 2014 • Research: Correlation between Selected Water Parameters and Soaked Alfalfa Mineral Content • Prepared hay samples for soaking in water in order to extract an aliquot for further 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 control and quality assurance • Presented academic project at the University of Findlay Symposium for Student Scholarships University of Findlay January 2014-May 2014 • Research: Removal of Soluble Reactive Phosphorus from Blanchard River and Tributary Waters Using Coagulation Jar Tests • Diluted well water samples with deionized 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 forth by Askew & Smith • Analyzed Absorbency with Lambda 2 Spectrophotometer and used absorbency to calculate reactive 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 – P AGE 2 OF 2 –
