Amy L. Roselan Email & Phone Number

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

Work with senior staff to design and carry out research projects in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences (DEHS) and support mandatory functions for the for the Food and Drug Administration Food Emergency Response Network (FDA FERN) as it relates to emergency response and preparedness. Independently coordinate the pickup and accessioning of lab samples as well as prepare and submit all routine isotopic gamma and charcoal samples. Handle grant-related purchasing needs for the Nuclear Chemistry Laboratory (NCL) and support routine functions of the lab as needed.• Contribute to ongoing research involving the uptake of radionuclides in plantsAssist in the development of efficient extraction methods to optimize the recovery of radionuclides in foods.• Coordinate the retrieval and accessioning of all NCL samples received at the Wadsworth Center. Accession all NCL samples received by accurately completing RFA documents and sample analysis sheets, transcribing information for each sample into CLIMS, and labeling all samples and associated documents accurately for distribution within the NCL. Accurately record all sample information into the NCL access database for in-house tracking. • Prepare and submit all isotopic gamma, charcoal, and air composite samples for the NCL.  Precisely weigh all water and composite water samples gravimetrically. Accurately measure milk, sediment, vegetation, and charcoal samples to the appropriate volume. Prepare air composite samples correctly by stacking weekly filters in order and sealing securely avoiding cross-contamination between samples.• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, clean marinellis as needed, and assist with disposal of water, vegetation, sediment, milk, and charcoal samples monthly or as required if space is needed.• Create purchase requests through Health Research Inc.’s (HRI) Workday for all grant-related purchases supporting FERN research activities as needed.

Albany, New York, United States

Worked with a team of public health professionals to plan and complete research projects in the DEHS and supported mandatory functions for the for the Centers for Disease Control Laboratory Response Network for Chemical Threats (CDC LRN-C) as it related to emergency response and preparedness. Acted as the Technical Supervisor for the Inorganic LRN-C Lab, assumed Quality Assurance Officer responsibilities for the Trace Elements Laboratory (TREL), was responsible for all of the TREL Labs purchasing needs, plus additional administration responsibilities. • 11+ years of experience in urine sample preparation and data handling for multiple urine trace metals analysis methods.• Assumed greater laboratory administration responsibilities; assisted the Laboratory Director with initial Internal Review Board (IRB) application packages, ongoing review of IRB packages, assisted in budgetary planning where needed• Responsible for maintaining the Laboratory’s chemical inventory.• Maintained safety protocols throughout the laboratory, trained junior staff members on safety compliance.• Maintained effective communication with the Safety Office, resolved safety issues within a timely manner

Albany, New York Area

Assist supervisor & staff as directed by urine trace elements supervisorRoutine maintenance of ICP-MS & HPLCFollow CLEP standards for trace element analyses & fulfill CLEP requirementsMaintain a clean work environment & follow Wadsworth Center & CLEP safety guidelinesMaintenance & cleanliness of lab, equipment, BioSafety Cabinets & Class 100 clean roomsCalibration and maintenance of digiflex and micropipettesScreen materials as needed to rule out contaminationReport contamination check resultsOrder requisite lab consumables & equipment as neededPrep standards/solutions under Class 100 clean room conditionsPrep urine/blood/serum samples & specimens following SOPAccurate & precise analysis of urine/blood/serum samples & specimens as demonstrated through QA & analysis of internal QC materials & proficiency testing (PT)/External Quality Assessment (EQA) scheme samplesProcess results of analyses through Urine Multielement Excel template or BTE HANES macroMonitor specimen/sample/QC concentrations and alert supervisor with concerns regarding resultsInform supervisor when samples/specimens are analyzed and when results are ready to be reportedPlot lifetime QC & PT/EQA resultsComplete & check Internal Results Summary worksheetsReport PT & EQA sample resultsPrepare & check reports for specimen results as neededAnalyze samples & process results for LC-ICP-MS methods Respond to emergencies & emergency drills for NYS & other states as neededPrep urine materials for emergency drillsValidate new LRN-C methodsAssist with collection, prescreening, prep & analysis of urine PT materialsAssist with prep of blood/serum & shipment of all PT materialsFollow ISO 13528 guidelines for homogeneity and stabilityAssist with method validation, improvements & implementationSOP maintenance and revisionPrep of in-house QC materialsSupervise & assist with training of visiting students, grad students & add'l staff

Albany, New York Area

Test urine samples for trace toxic elements using an ELAN DRC II ICP-MS (PE) or X-Series II ICP-MS (Thermo). Perform proficiency testing using the CDC method CTL-CVAA 1.0 Determination of Lewisite Metabolite in Urine by HPLC-ICP-MS three times per year (100% success rate for 7 consecutive events and counting) and report results through the CDC's Results Messenger. Complete routine proficiency testing on urine samples via ICP-MS with laboratories around the world. Design spreadsheets to assess data and report results efficiently to each program. Efficiently troubleshoot issues with instrumentation, perform routine and repair maintenance and train employees on instrument use and software. Daily use of a cleanroom for solution preparation and labware cleaning. Keep all lab documentation up to date including: chemical inventories, proficiency test results, lab reports, lab supply & consumable inventories, lifetime QC plots for all QCs in use. Create orders for any deficient materials.Perform validations of new materials and instrumentation. Develop new testing methods for toxic elements in urine to biomonitoring levels. Participate in various research studies from various outside sources including Albany Med and Johns Hopkins University.Maintain preparedness for potential chemical terrorism events, surge capacity exercises, and "POP" proficiency tests.Maintain exemplary documentation and general lab organization.Continue to participate in any emergency exercises in the Nuclear Department when needed due to my previous experience.Attend a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education seminars or courses every year. Attend monthly Lab of Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry (LINC) meetings.

Albany, New York Area

I perform testing on various foods spiked with radioactive chemicals. I aid in developing methods for extracting the radioactive chemicals from the foods to a medium where they can be accurately measured. I will be an integral part of a Nuclear Emergency Response Excerise involving national and international labs, where I will be preparing, packaging, and shipping the samples. I also assist other scientists in testing, preparing and disposing radioactive samples. Not a day has fone by where I haven't learned something new. There's an opportunity to learn around every corner.

Performed experiments to optimize large-scale processes or to determine plan of action to rectify problems. Assist project managers in supervising the progression of processes through the plant. Provide proper documentation of experiments in a lab notebook. Accurately write batch records according to NDA, cGMP, and ICH guidelines. Write technical reports bi-weekly to update team on research/production progress. Performed use tests of raw materials to be used in a plant-scaled process.Monitored processes as they transitioned through the plant by meeting with the technicians on each shift, calling in to survey progression, come in at irregular times to offer assistance in controlling issues that arise or to be present at critical points. Instructed plant personnel on each shift (ranged from 3-10 people at a time) of the hazards associated with the process, proper personal protective equipment, and in-depth explanation of critical steps.Uphold confidentiality agreements with customers and AMRI.Executed key experiments that led to process optimizations, impurity mitigations, and validation of new equipment for use.Named the project Chemist on a commercial project directly involved in improving the impurity profile of the initial hydrogenation (catalyst replacement). Project Chemist on a commercial process that produced hundreds of tons of material every year. Aided in the development of a hydrolysis procedure during the amination to reduce all major impurities before reduction. Extensive use of the RC1e aided in process optimization development due to its ability to mimic plant parameters.Demonstrated expertise in LEAN/5S (Six Sigma) principles to assist in streamlining everyday activities. Key member of the Technical Services team that overhauled 4 labs as well as a two-person team revitalizing the use of two supply stockrooms for more efficient storage and retrieval.

Performed various sample extraction techniques following EPA SOP guidelines. Recorded processing steps in LIMS and obtained the proper documentation to be included in the final report sent to the customer.Proficient in departments that extracted a wide variety of samples including waters, soils, air, solids, oils and biological matter for GCSV or GCSV-MS analysis. Was called on to fill in when short-handed in any department due to my efficiency, accuracy, and amicability with the technicians in those departments. Intensely involved with the World Trade Center Project on a daily basis. Prepared samples, spiked and surrogated them accurately, then extracted them using an ASE machine. They were then concentrated to the proper dilution before being sent to the GCSV-MS analyst.Responsible for extracting samples by their hold times and processing them before their due date.Demonstrated ability to read a chain of custody to receive samples, ensure each sample is labeled properly before extraction, and accurately document the custody chain. Also prepared chain of custody documents when shipping samples to customers.Aware of all confidentiality specifications requested by clients and NEA.Administered and applied all necessary EPA methods of extraction, sample and reagent preparation.Complete and pass all necessary Precision and Accuracy Tests required for spiking and surrogating samples for quality control.Use of LIMS for recording data for each sample.Assisted the Supervisor in their daily work and became Acting Supervisor in their absence.

Performed various experiments focusing on molecular biology.Experiments include SELEX, transcription, MTT Assay, DNA and RNA aptamer purification, cell culture prep, restriction enzyme digestion, and various electrophoresis gel prep including SDS-PAGE.Research in the potential treatment of ALS through the use of RNA and glutamate receptors.Performed periodic Power Point presentations on current research and/or developments within the neuroscientific field.

Assisted students needing class supplies. Properly package and distribute the correct supplies for the appropriate classes. Order and stock supplies for students, staff, and researchers at UAlbany and Albany Nanotech as needed. Properly store gas cylinders and liquid dewars in safety cages and bottled chemicals in the appropriate shelving or safety cabinets.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Manager, Point of Sale, and Access.Responsible for creating orders by request and/or to maintain inventory.Trained to provide proper storage requirements for various chemicals ranging from non-hazardous to highly explosive and various dewars of gases, whether in liquid or gaseous form.Aided in the training of new student employees in the use of computer programs, formation of supply orders and the rotation of stock to ensure supplies are used in a "first in, first out" manner.Responsible for opening/ closing the store and preparing all of the paperwork for the next day.

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry, 3.14

Associate'S Degree, Math And Science

Regent Diploma With Honors, Sciences And Math

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Honors/AP Chemistry, AP History, AP Physics, Honors Biology.had a 96% CGPA for the 4.