• Characterize energetic materials via spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis-NIR), thermal analysis (TGA, DSC), density (crystalline and bulk) and particle size analysis (sieve and laser)• Write and revise Standard Operating Methods• Write formal reports and prepare technical presentations

• Member of the Research and Development team, analyzing biomass feed stock prior to gasification• Prepared representative samples for all analytical tests by properly splitting and riffling• Characterized biomass and reactor byproducts via moisture balance, physisorption, CHN analysis, Karl Fischer analysis, density analysis, thermo gravimetric analysis and particle size distribution• Wrote and revised Standard Operating Procedures• Compiled and reported results and quality control data using LIMS as well as formal reports• Managed chemical inventory and laboratory waste disposal• Organized and maintained the instrument maintenance database within LIMS as well as multiple control charts for instrument quality assurance• Leader of Longmont Safety Committee

• Member of a team researching the production of aromatics, focusing on catalyst development and characterization; the highest funded project for Eltron R&D• Synthesized catalysts using the impregnation method with various metal loadings• Pelletized and sieved catalysts to prepare them for fixed bed reactors• Characterized fresh and spent catalysts via physisorption, chemisorption, X-Ray diffraction, thermo gravimetric analysis and microwave plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy• Performed data analysis that was integral for project decision making• Completed supply requisitions, quote requests and service requests from multiple vendors

• Member of the Laboratory Services Group, responsible for the analysis of Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, synthetic diesel and jet fuel, wax and slurry samples• Synthesized iron-based catalyst using several different preparation methods, including the catalyst leading to the longest and most successful reactor run• Performed various characterization tests on catalysts, wax, and slurry materials to determine the optimum parameters to increase stability and performance• Skilled in the characterization of the physical composition of catalyst by means of X-Ray Diffraction working with equipment provided by the Colorado School of Mines; attended an XRD course at the International Center for Diffraction Data, Newtown Square, PA• Substantial experience in unique research techniques and technologies: surface analysis, materials testing, vacuum instrumentation, pH and conductivity testing, extraction and separation methods• Experienced with High-Temp GC and Flame Atomic Adsorption Instruments • Coordinated additional sample analysis and testing with national laboratories• In charge of ordering chemicals and laboratory supplies• Wrote new and revised existing Standard Operating Procedures• Completed the waste Satellite Accumulation Area and Environmental Health and Safety inspections for multiple labs• Member of the Environmental Health and Safety Committee• Consistently met deadlines and goals while working with minimal supervision• Contributed towards invention patent and technical research papers• Have trained several new employees and interns on multiple laboratory tasks and instrumentation

•Member of the Actinides group within the Radiochemistry Department, responsible for various radioactive testing procedures•Conducted daily check and calibration of laboratory balances and ovens•Regularly worked with hazardous and radioactive materials•Used the LIMS system to create bench sheets and prepare paperwork•Following the Standard Operating Procedures, performed various analytical tests onenvironmental materials to determine level of radioactivity present, including Americium, Plutonium, Uranium, Thorium, Technetium-99, Neptunium and Radium•Prepared laboratory reagents and radioactive standards•Created thin films for Plutonium analysis•Skilled in preparing samples for alpha spectroscopy, gamma spectroscopy, and liquid scintillation tests•Trained in respiratory protection for emergency spill response•Successfully met weekly client deadlines•Performed various tasks to maintain the cleanliness of the laboratory