Elijah Learn, CHMM
Carmel,Indiana
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Environmental Services and talent for navigating challenges. Detail oriented individual that brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Chemist II
Republic Services
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared waste drums for pick-up and delivery to comply with local, state and federal regulations for treatment and disposal of hazardous waste.
- Assisted with collecting, identifying and packaging hazardous and non-hazardous waste products to comply with RCRA.
- Prepares detailed quotes for the disposal and transportation of waste, ensuring transparency and clear communication at every step
- Performs site walks to assess customer's needs and to record detailed inventories of waste.
- Samples waste and prepares profiles based on analytical data.
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Delaware
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted mentored research in an organometallic lab.
- Was trained to handle hazardous chemicals such as concentrated acid, pyrophoric chemicals, metal halides, concentrated peroxides and HF
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Conferred with scientists, engineers or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
Organic Chemistry Lab Assistant
The College of Wooster
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Ensured the safe experimentation of 20 students in an organic chemistry lab, having 0 incidents in 3 years
- Organized instructional materials, facilities and solutions for experiments.
- Facilitated a study group after school hours, answering questions about chemistry and upcoming assignments
- Assisted with preparation of technical reports, data presentation, and protocols.
Education
Degree Incomplete - Organometallic Chemistry
The University of Delaware
Newark DEBachelor of Arts - Chemistry
The College of Wooster
Wooster OH05-2020
Skills
- Hazardous and Non-RCRA Waste Profiling
- Environmental regulations compliance
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Chemical safety
- Hazardous materials identification
- Professional Document Creation
Certification
- CDL-B with Hazmat & Tanker endorsements
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
Timeline
Field Chemist II
Republic Services
01.2022 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Delaware
01.2020 - 01.2021
Organic Chemistry Lab Assistant
The College of Wooster
01.2018 - 01.2020
Degree Incomplete - Organometallic Chemistry
The University of Delaware
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
The College of Wooster
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