Erich Schafrick
About Erich Schafrick
Erich Schafrick is a Chemist I at the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, with a background in chemistry and logistics. He has experience in various roles, including quality control analysis and laboratory technician positions, and has served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve.
Work at The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
Erich Schafrick has been employed as a Chemist I at the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for conducting various chemical analyses and ensuring the quality of water and wastewater. His work contributes to the authority's mission of providing safe and reliable water services to the community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Education and Expertise
Erich Schafrick studied at Wayne State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Chemistry from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he attended Oakland Community College and obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in chemical principles and laboratory practices.
Background
Before his career in chemistry, Erich Schafrick served in the U.S. Army as an Automated Logistics Specialist from 2004 to 2008 at Fort Drum, NY. He continued this role in the United States Army Reserve from 2008 to 2010 in the Jackson, Michigan area. This experience provided him with skills in logistics and operations, which he later applied in his civilian career.
Previous Work Experience
Erich Schafrick has held various positions in the chemical and educational sectors. He worked as a QC Analyst at MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions for one year in 2017 to 2018. Following that, he served as a Laboratory Technician at Covestro from 2018 to 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Additionally, he worked as a Supplemental Instructor/Tutor at Oakland Community College for eight months in 2013 to 2014, where he supported students in their chemistry studies.