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Max Denny

Max Denny

Flat Rock,MI

Summary

A passionately curious, highly motivated and self-starting researcher with over 3 years of research experience and over 2 years industry experience. Proficiency with various analytical instrumentation and always exceed expectations of supervisors. In-depth knowledge on data gathering, analysis, interpretation and presentation of finished work. Diligent problem solver seeking to further develop practical skills through additional training and experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemist 1

US Ecology
Detroit, MI
08.2021 - Current
  • Analyzed waste and treated wastes using EPA SW-846, CWA, and Standard methods including 6010D, 7470A, 8260D, 200.7, 625.1, 1311, and more.
  • Utilized qualitative bench testing of waste to assess compliance, safety, and compatibility with on site operations.
  • Established and updated quality control measures for instrumentation and monitored data quality.
  • Performed instrument maintenance, calibration, and method development/improvement for ICP-OES and cold vapor mercury AA instruments.

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant

Wayne State University
Detroit, United States
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • 3+ Years experience in research lab as discussed in below sections
  • Created, graded, and proctored assignments
  • Oversaw laboratory classes in Mineralogy, Petrology, and Structural Geology.
  • Created lab assignments and exams for students and taught lessons for 4-6 class sessions (2-3 hours each) per week.
  • Created and implemented innovative ways to teach in-person labs by personally creating online resources for students.
  • Aided in organization and supervision of multi day international field trips.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Planned, modified and executed laboratory analytical techniques, developed and tested new methods.
  • Performed selective extractions using modified Tessier procedure.
  • Troubleshooting of analytical instruments and repairing them.
  • Prepared, chemically processed, and analyzed over 35 environmental samples (soil, sediment, and water) per day.
  • Worked with principal investigators to coordinate research in developing novel applications of short-lived radionuclides in environmental systems.
  • Supervised undergraduate and graduate students working in research projects and taught lab specific safety training to peers.
  • Prepared materials for customer reports, presentations and submission to professional geoscience meetings such as GSA, AGU, and AIPG.
  • Lead volunteers and peers on several sampling excursions for collection of environmental samples for radiochemical analysis.

Education

Master of Science - Geology

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.2019

Skills

  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Experience with ICP-OES, Cold Vapor Hg AA, HPGe Gamma Spectrometry, Alpha Spectrometry, RAD 7, GC-MS and GC-ECD
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Environmental Field and Laboratory Oversight
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Data Collection
  • MATLAB, ArcGIS, and QGIS

Certification

  • HAZWOPER 40 Trained
  • APR Trained

Additional Information

Published research including the following articles:

  • Denny, Max, Mark Baskaran, Scott Burdick, et al. 2022. “Investigation of Pollutant Metals in Road Dust in a Post-Industrial City: Case Study from Detroit, Michigan.” Frontiers in Environmental Science 10(September): 1–16.
  • Denny, Max, and Mark Baskaran. 2023. “Investigation of Chemical Partitioning of 7Be, 210Pb and 137Cs and Novel Dating of Road Sediment by 210Po:210Pb Disequilibrium Method.” Science of the Total Environment 892(April): 164738. https://doi.org/10.1016 /j.scitotenv.2023.164738.
  • Denny, Max, Mark Baskaran, Chelsea Walsh, and Vanessa Ibrahim. 2022. “Investigation of SelfAttenuation of 210Pb (46 KeV) Gamma Ray in Sediment, Certified Reference Material and High-Density Minerals: Implication to Precise Measurement of 210Pb.” Journal of Environmental Radioactivity 249: 106888. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article /pii/S0265931X22000789.

Timeline

Chemist 1

US Ecology
08.2021 - Current

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant

Wayne State University
09.2019 - 08.2021

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Wayne State University
03.2017 - 08.2019

Master of Science - Geology

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Wayne State University

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