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Dana M. Brinkel

Chemistry Research Support Technician and Chemistry Lab Instructor.

  • 103 Science Building
  • Penn State Altoona
  • 3000 Ivyside Park
  • Altoona, PA 16601-3760

This page is designed to be a resource to faculty, staff, and students in the Chemistry department and other science disciplines.

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding the Chemistry labs.

Daily Responsibilities Include:

  • Maintaining instruments
  • Preparing solutions for Labs and Demonstrations
  • Preparing and cleaning up labs
  • Managing work-studies
  • Ordering chemicals and equipment
  • Checking gas taps and other safety issues
  • Cataloging and labeling new chemicals

Ongoing Lab Care:

  • Maintaining the chemical inventory
  • Chemical waste inventory and management
  • Glassware and other equipment maintenance and inventory
  • Balance calibration
  • Chemical solution preparation
  • MSDS updates as necessary
  • IR water indicator check
  • Safety Training