Marina Merritt

Experience

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  BYU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  Chemistry Teacher's Assistant

  Taught weekly recitations and exam reviews about fundamental chemistry for 25 students

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  BYU Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Research Assistant

  Analyzed water/soil samples in a lab setting for chemical properties and compositionResearched and supported the institutionalization of sustainability programs at BYU

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  Reckitt

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Research And Development Intern

  Qualified four instruments used in chemical processing and property analysisDeveloped a system to manage project progress for the R&D team

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  Hansen, Allen & Luce, Inc.

  Nov 2021 - May 2022

  Water Resources Engineering Intern

  Controlled steady-state operation of a pilot-scale ultrafiltration membrane Communicated operational and experimental details to three engineering contractors

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  Barr Engineering Co.

  May 2022 - Nov 2022

  Environmental Engineering Intern

  Tested and sampled groundwater and soil for material properties to determine compliance and/or remedial actionWrote reports on experimental techniques and chemical analyses for clients/regulators

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  Xylem

  Jan 2023 - now

  Field Process Engineer

  Operate and maintain a wastewater treatment pilot as the equipment ownerExecute and analyze tests on an activated sludge tank and rotating disc filter to determine optimal operating conditions Ensure data integrity by sampling and testing in accordance with industry standards Trained two engineers and a technician on pilot operation, maintenance, and testing