Devon Donahue Email & Phone Number

Folsom, California, United States

Performs sample analysis of volatile organic compounds in air samples with the use of GC/MS instrumentation.Operates two GC/MS instruments and carries out daily QC evaluation as well as sample analysis per SOP and client requirements.Evaluates chromatography screens to determine appropriate dilutions and load volume(s) for high level compounds.Creates high-level Tedlar bag/canister dilutions as needed.Performs VOC TPHg/NMOC calculations as a part of daily QC evaluation when requested.Reviews and interprets raw data of samples.Communicates with project managers and senior chemists regarding progress of work orders, exceedences in daily QC, and the evaluation and interpretation of raw data.Assists in the maintenance of GC/MS instruments.

Rancho Cordova, California, United States

Managed 2 microbiology laboratory technicians.Revised, reviewed, and performed QA/QC procedures to meet ELAP certification requirements and assure compliance with Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).Created and maintained QA/QC logbooks.Conducted quarterly departmental audits.Communicated results to homeowners, private businesses, municipal water treatment plants, and drinking water providers.Reviewed, validated, and approved data and draft reports.Carried out annual proficiency studies.Facilitated employee training and certification.Managed inventory and ordered all microbiology supplies.Performed EPA approved analytical methods for the testing of drinking water and wastewater.

Rancho Cordova, California, United States

Performed various EPA approved analytical methods for testing wastewater and drinking water. As well as stormwater, soil, and biosolid samples.Prepared media and assured proper sterilization technique for media fills.Effectively communicated results to clients and made recommendations when requested.Interpreted and input data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and prepared draft reports.Carried out daily housekeeping (washing glassware, cleaning workstations as well as equipment, filling out logbooks, and sterilizing/disposing of samples).

Rancho Cordova, California

Received client samples and entered them into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).Communicated regularly with project managers, samplers, and subcontracted laboratories.Verified client documentation (i.e. sample ids, dates, times, and requested analyses).Received, fulfilled, and shipped bottle orders.Prepared and shipped samples to subcontracted laboratories.Maintained integrity of both sample storage and logbooks.Coordinated sample pickups and dropoffs.Processed customer payments.

Amherst, Ma

Assisted with processing TickReport orders.Identified and imaged TickReport specimen.Updated various project databases as well as TickReport customer orders.Coordinated specimen organization and transferring for the NEON Mosquito project.Carried out and assigned day-to-day laboratory chores.

Philadelphia, Pa

Performed DNA extraction and sequencing of over 160 specimens.Carried out polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as well as gel electrophoresis on extracted samples.Used Sequencher to review, edit and align DNA sequences derived from extraction.Assisted with field research and specimen collection.Maintained specimen/sample storage.Created and maintained both electronic and hard copy laboratory records.Prepared laboratory reagents.

Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pa