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MASS SPECTROMETRY CHEMIST
Summary
Results-oriented engineering graduate and analytical chemist eager to apply skills and knowledge developed over a decade at a NELAC-accredited laboratory to a position that combines with engineering education to improve the environment.
Highlights
  • Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry analysis of EPA methods for SW-846 & 600 series for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
  • Trained in organic chemistry 
  • Chemstation expert
  • GC analysis to calculate pesticides, PCB, OPP, NDMA, DRO, & alcohols in soil & water
  • Safety inspection authority with completion of radioactive projects
  • Safety Control Committee Member
Experience
Mass Spectrometry Chemist 07/2008 to Current Test America Laboratories Arvada, CO
  • Conduct both qualitative and quantitative analysis of EPA Method 8260 VOCs by GC/MS.
  • Trouble-shoot/ maintain instrumentation and evaluate data analyzed on two MS instruments per day including two sets of QC samples and 40 samples with over 100 compounds per sample.
  • Document anomalies and QC concerns/ interpretations for project managers.
  • Use of PPE to prepare samples and clean syringes and other tasks within the laboratory.
  • Prepare department's standards for use in QC samples.
  • Maintain special safety requirements to ensure no contamination from setup and take down radioactive zones for client projects.
  • Develop a new method procedure SOP for process of extracting & analyzing VOCs in Alaska soils.
Environmental Gas Chromatography Chemist 02/2004 to 07/2008 Test America Laboratories Arvada, CO
  • Calibrated, maintained, and trouble shot GC instrumentation with ECD, FID, and NPD detectors.
  • Reviewed the quality, calculations, and format of the analytical runs and associated paperwork for hundreds of client samples per month.
  • Prepared chemical standards for use as quality assurance measures in analytical procedures. Maintained up-to-date records of product technical data sheet and certificate of analysis.
Organic Preparations Supervisor 09/2001 to 02/2004 Test America Laboratories Arvada, CO
  • Planned and prioritized the production of 13 member staff.
  • Developed and implemented new procedures and training staff on new equipment.
  • Trained personnel on SOPs, safety, quality assurance, EPA methods, and production issues.
  • Audited employee performance.
Organic Preparation Chemist 11/1999 to 09/2001 Test America Laboratories Arvada, CO
  • Followed methods and quality guidelines as set in SOPs.
  • Trouble shot process malfunctions.
  • Completed management reports and prioritized work for department.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA, USA Minor in Environmental Engineering
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Test America Laboratories

School Attended

  • The Pennsylvania State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Mass Spectrometry Chemist
  • Environmental Gas Chromatography Chemist
  • Organic Preparations Supervisor
  • Organic Preparation Chemist

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Chemical Engineering

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