Research ExperienceGraduate Researcher Assistant/PhD Student at BYU, Provo-Utah Professor Matthew Linford GroupSeptember 2014 – Present• Thin film fabrication and development of dielectric mirrors for NASA (two publications in process)• Design, manage, maintain, and execute CVD using Yield Engineering Systems (YES) 1224P CVD oven• Intellectual technical support for instrument modifications for Moxtek, Inc. Patent was filed with USPTO• Surface analysis with techniques… Show more Research ExperienceGraduate Researcher Assistant/PhD Student at BYU, Provo-Utah Professor Matthew Linford GroupSeptember 2014 – Present• Thin film fabrication and development of dielectric mirrors for NASA (two publications in process)• Design, manage, maintain, and execute CVD using Yield Engineering Systems (YES) 1224P CVD oven• Intellectual technical support for instrument modifications for Moxtek, Inc. Patent was filed with USPTO• Surface analysis with techniques such as SE, XPS, ToF-SIMS, PXRD/XRD• Experienced in various deposition methods including sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition• Proficient in the use of chemometrics to track and analyze results obtained from surface analysis• Currently teaching student laboratory safety courses. Manage laboratory safety program Accomplishments• Developed novel methods for CVD depositions• Created a patented method for depositing thin hydrophobic films using CVD• Collaboration with government and industry Show less

• Manage, track and maintain radioactive waste in pharmaceutical labs.• Ensure that radioactive waste generated is properly shipped off site in accordance with state and federal regulations.• Assist in the preparation and completion of regulatory reports regarding radioactive waste collected.• Assist in the management of the radiation safety program.• Perform both routine and non routine radiation and contamination surveys along with the associated reports.• Conduct… Show more • Manage, track and maintain radioactive waste in pharmaceutical labs.• Ensure that radioactive waste generated is properly shipped off site in accordance with state and federal regulations.• Assist in the preparation and completion of regulatory reports regarding radioactive waste collected.• Assist in the management of the radiation safety program.• Perform both routine and non routine radiation and contamination surveys along with the associated reports.• Conduct laboratory safety surveys on regular basis.• Manage prequalification and insurance documents to ensure that all vendors performing work on campus meet the minimum liability requirements.• Regularly interact with researchers to communicate the EHS safety culture and ensure regulations are properly adhered to.• Active member of the onsite emergency response team.Accomplishments• Developed and manage comprehensive tracking systems for EHS vendor prequalification file system• Created Excel spreadsheets to assist in the management of multiple radiation safety programs and systems• Managed the decontamination and decommissioning of multiple radiation use laboratories. Show less

• Updated and ensured household hazardous waste site operation plans were compliant with federal, state and local regulations.• Managed and coordinated activities for household hazardous waste operations. This included Occupational Safety, Environmental Compliance, and DOT Compliance.• Performed duties as onsite health and safety representative.• Performed duties as primary onsite chemist.• Ensured that waste generated was manifested and shipped offsite in accordance with DOT… Show more • Updated and ensured household hazardous waste site operation plans were compliant with federal, state and local regulations.• Managed and coordinated activities for household hazardous waste operations. This included Occupational Safety, Environmental Compliance, and DOT Compliance.• Performed duties as onsite health and safety representative.• Performed duties as primary onsite chemist.• Ensured that waste generated was manifested and shipped offsite in accordance with DOT regulations. Show less

Responsibilities • Conducted laboratory safety surveys and site audits on regular basis.• Put into action compliance procedures for hazardous materials management.• Managed and maintained all safety records and incident reports.• Prepared regulatory reports regarding hazardous waste collected for CUPA inspections.• Interacted with faculty, staff, and students in order to ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA and university guidelines.• Reviewed shipping manifests for… Show more Responsibilities • Conducted laboratory safety surveys and site audits on regular basis.• Put into action compliance procedures for hazardous materials management.• Managed and maintained all safety records and incident reports.• Prepared regulatory reports regarding hazardous waste collected for CUPA inspections.• Interacted with faculty, staff, and students in order to ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA and university guidelines.• Reviewed shipping manifests for compliance with DOT regulations.• Interacted with TSDF’s for compliance with waste tracking requirements.• Supervised contractors on campus for all hazardous waste removal operations. • Managed emergency response and industrial hygiene equipment and records. • Handled and prepared hazardous, radiological, biological and universal waste produced by academic labs for shipment off site.• Active member of the emergency response team.• Conducted lead and asbestos sampling and inspections. Accomplishments• Developed and managed one of the most cost-effective hazardous waste management systems California State University Long Beach in 2008. • Developed safety training in the management of hazardous material for orientation of new personnel and current laboratory personnel.• Coordinated with contractors to remove all hazardous materials from Peterson Hall 1 for demolition. This included remediating 40 years worth of chemicals and electronic waste from the primary chemistry building. Show less

Responsibilities• Assisted in the preparation and completion of regulatory reports regarding hazardous waste collected.• Conducted laboratory safety surveys and prepared associated reports. • Ensured campus compliance with CFC regulations.• Assisted in implementation of source reduction programs.• Assisted in storm water pollution prevention programs.• Handled and prepared hazardous, radiological, biological and universal waste produced by academic labs for shipment… Show more Responsibilities• Assisted in the preparation and completion of regulatory reports regarding hazardous waste collected.• Conducted laboratory safety surveys and prepared associated reports. • Ensured campus compliance with CFC regulations.• Assisted in implementation of source reduction programs.• Assisted in storm water pollution prevention programs.• Handled and prepared hazardous, radiological, biological and universal waste produced by academic labs for shipment off site.• Reviewed shipping manifests for compliance to DOT regulations.• Active member of the emergency response team.• Interacted with faculty, staff, and students in order to ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA and chemical safety guidelines.• Performed general area radiation and contamination surveys of hazardous waste storage areas.Accomplishments• Developed and managed decay in storage program for short-lived radioactive waste.• Developed and managed chlorofluorocarbon tracking program for campus. The tracking program was a key component in maintaining compliance to AQMD guidelines during a system wide audit. Show less

Responsibilities• Performed general area radiation and contamination surveys.• Solidified, packed and shipped radioactive contaminated waste for disposal.• Assisted in removing multiple years of back logged radioactive (tritium) waste.

Responsibilities• Technical troubleshooting and repair of copiers, laser printers and fax machines. • Customer service and sales representative.

Responsibilities• Site characterizations for remediation projects.• Assisted with various remediation projects around the country.• Performed routine contamination, and radiation surveys of transport vehicles.• Managed dosimetry program.• Offloaded radioactive waste from tractor-trailers, flatbed trailers, and casks.• Performed routine soil, water, and air sampling for radioactive contamination.