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Fountain Valley, California, United States

Fountain Valley, California, United States

-Affiliated with the General Chemistry, Microbiology, and Nutrient group -Supported the lab with various sampling needs-Sampled various type of sample matrixes: NPDES, process control, air (digester gas, gas compressor, J111), organic analysis (624 and 625), Surfzone/beach samples, and potables-Led and participated in weekly meetings to discuss sampling information -Performed sampling receiving duties

Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States

-Limited Term position affiliated with the Laboratory/Operation Group.-Collected process control samples from three different treatment plants.-Collected domestic drinking water samples (reservoirs and residential bullets) and performed Chlorine Residual and pH in the field. -Performed TSS/VSS, TS/VS, Settleable Solids, pH (bench and field), and Turbidity on process control samples.-Performed Multiple Tube Fermentation (MTF) analysis along with Positive/Negative control QC and Colilert-18 on Final process control samples.-Performed physical analysis (Turbidty, EC, and Color Visual) on domestic drinking water samples. -Set up and analyzed BAC-Ts for Present/Absence Coliform/Fecal on domestic drinking water samples. and inspector samples. -Communicated with Construction Inspectors regarding their sample results. -Filled out and signed Chain of Custody for samples being sent to out or from construction inspectors dropping off samples. -Made LTB (2x and 1x strength) and Agar media; performed blank, positive, negative, control QC on LTB media. -Operated autoclave to disinfect waste and media.

Fountain Valley, California

-Temporary Environmental Specialist affiliated with the general chemistry and microbiology group.-Performed physical chemistry analysis (TSS/VSS, COD, pH, Turbidity, Settleable Soilds, BOD and TS/VS) on process control, centrates, and semi-solids and bio-solid samples. -Used Laboratory Information Management System (LabWare) daily to create sample batches and bench sheet, enter laboratory data, and logging in samples. - Performed Sample Receiving duties: received Source Control samples from inspectors and technicians, reviewed and received samples in LabWare, reviewed and signed Chain of Custody (COC), relinquished samples to contract laboratories.-Assisted QA group with logging in monthly and quarterly Performance Evaluation (PE) samples into LabWare and distributed samples to the Principal or Senior Environmental Specialist. -Performed Microbiology analysis: Total Coliform and Fecal by Multiple Tube Fermentation (MTF), Enterolert (enterococci) via quanti-tray and Streaking. -Assisted the microbiology group with setting up their quarterly ocean water quality analysis.-Participated in group meetings that are hosted on Microsoft Teams.

Cerritos, California

-Collected process control (grab and composite) and Semi-Solids samples at the water reclamation plant. -Performed solid analysis (TSS, VSS, Settleable Solids), wet chemistry analysis (COD, Turbidity, pH, Ammonia by colorimeter, Nitrite by colorimeter, and Nitrate by ISE), and microbiology analysis (Total Coliform and Fecal by Membrane Filtration method) on process control samples.-Used Lab Information Management System (Horizon) daily for logging in samples, backlog pending analysis, create sample batch, obtain bench sheet, enter laboratory data, and look up historical data. -Regularly communicated with the reclamation plant operator regarding problems at sampling site and sharing daily laboratory data report.-Assist other laboratory technicians with their extraction process for their analysis.

Irvine, California

-Temporary scientist, affiliated with the Inorganic Chemistry group, in the Water Quality department. -Performed various of chemistry laboratory analysis (Solids (Total Suspended Solids (TSS)/Volatile Suspended Solids (VSS), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Settleable Solids), Electrical Conductivity (EC), Turbidity, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Color (visual and spectrophotometer), Odor, Free Ammonia by Ion Selective Electrode (ISE), Alkalinity with Titration, and Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, Otho-phosphate, Total Phosphate by Spectrophotometer and Discrete Analyzer: SEAL) on process control, industrial waste, potables, surface, and wastewater -Prepared standards and reagents to use for analysis. -Used Laboratory Information Management System (Labworks) for logging in process control samples, backlogging pending analysis, creating sample batches and bench sheets, and inputting data results.-Peer reviewed other scientists' work and data.-Notifyed supervisor with any unusual values or results. -Regularly communicated with regulatory compliance and operations regarding sample receiving and data results.-Periodically reviewed and revised SOPs that correspond to the water quality analysis methods.

Irvine, Ca

-Worked in a team of five to create an efficient stopping reaction for a chemically operated car.-Performed and analyzed laboratory data trends to select the most accurate combination of chemical concentrations that allows the car to stop at an accurate distance. -Trained new members with stopping reaction procedures and laboratory safety.

Irvine, Ca

-Managed and controlled the overall funds -Kept track of spending and earnings on Excel-Planned and organized fundraisers to aid with budget and funds for upcoming networking and social events.-Communicated with engineering student council and chemical engineering department to gain more funds for future events.

Bell Gardens, Ca

-Collaborated with food scientist and nutritionist in test kitchen for preparation and tasting of products. -Created and edited food nutrition labels by using Genesis Software.-Inspected food labeling and percent compositions for new or updated products. -Organized and analyzed laboratory data with Excel.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: AIChE-American Institute of Chemical Engineers (Active Member: 2014-2017); AIChE-American Institute of Chemical.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Swim (Lettered all four years), National Honors Society (NHS), California Scholarship Federation (CSF).