Environmental Analysis Research Laboratory Assistant (Earl)
Miami, Florida, United States
- I served as a Lab Assistant at the Environmental Analysis Research Laboratory (EARL), a facility dedicated to pioneering analytical methods and specialized trace organic analyses in diverse environmental samples.- My role included assisting in the development of cutting-edge analytical techniques, with a primary focus on achieving ultra-low detection limits to study pollutants in South Florida's pristine ecosystems.- I contributed to research involving legacy contaminants like pesticides, herbicides, hydrocarbons, and toxic metals, as well as emerging pollutants and the detection of human-derived wastewater tracers.- Utilizing state-of-the-art ultra-high resolution mass spectrometry, I helped generate comprehensive data on environmental samples, encompassing target, suspect (metabolites and transformation products), and non-target analytes.- I was actively involved in research areas such as environmental and aquatic toxicology, large-scale environmental assessment projects, and the development of predictive tools for regional ecosystem assessments.- Conducted air dispersion modeling analysis in alignment with lab requirements, emphasizing precision for regulatory compliance. Calculated air emissions identified crucial control technologies, and meticulously documented process information to ensure regulatory adherence.- My responsibilities encompassed various research domains, including Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Advanced Mass Spectrometry, Source Fate and Transport of Contaminants, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Non-target Analysis, Tracking Human-derived Wastewaters, Crude Oil and Dispersant Chemistry, Environmental Forensics, Exposome Characterization, and 3D-Printed and IoT Solutions for Environmental Chemistry Applications.