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Developed and performed analytical testing for environmental controls and life support systems.Development of trace contaminant control system.Development and optimization of water processing system.Operation and maintenance of Thermal Desorption Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (TD-GC-MS), High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), andIon Chromatography (IC).Implemented standards and quality controls for data collection… Show more Developed and performed analytical testing for environmental controls and life support systems.Development of trace contaminant control system.Development and optimization of water processing system.Operation and maintenance of Thermal Desorption Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (TD-GC-MS), High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), andIon Chromatography (IC).Implemented standards and quality controls for data collection pertaining to instrumental analysis. Performance and evaluation of media.Member of interdisciplinary development team.Compliance with AS9100. Show less

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Completed master's thesis: Characterization of Dust on Solar Devices in Southern Nevada.Analyzed environmental samples utilizing Raman spectroscopy, ICP-AES, GC-MS, and IC.Developed and performed environmental sampling to fit project needs.Member of large, interdisciplinary NSF funded solar research project.Present results to technical and non technical audiences.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Instructed general chemistry I & II laboratory .Guided classroom discussion based on coursework, facilitated laboratory experiments and safety of students while performing experiments.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Member of a cross-functional team performing microbiological research on Naegleria fowleri and Acanthamoeba spp. in a biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory.Experienced in benchtop microbiological microscopic methods that utilized staining techniques and a hemocytometer.Utilized bioreactors for analysis of biodegradable dissolved organic carbon .Preparation of standard and reagents using good laboratory practices (GLP).Data analysis and environmental sampling.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Performed analytical method development under supervision of the principle investigator at the US EPA's Office of Research and Development.Arsenic speciation of mollusks using High Pressure Liquid Chromatography coupled with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-ICP-MS).Detection of haloacetic acids (HAAs) from hydraulic fracturing effluent.Developed a particle size analysis of household dust as part of nationwide study.Characterization of metals in recycled rubber… Show more Performed analytical method development under supervision of the principle investigator at the US EPA's Office of Research and Development.Arsenic speciation of mollusks using High Pressure Liquid Chromatography coupled with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-ICP-MS).Detection of haloacetic acids (HAAs) from hydraulic fracturing effluent.Developed a particle size analysis of household dust as part of nationwide study.Characterization of metals in recycled rubber utilizing scanning electron microscopy energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS).Characterization of gold and silver nano-particles in the environment.Creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).Proficient in US EPA's Quality Assurance and Quality Control practices.Proficient in US EPA’s record management practices.Hazardous waste management. Show less

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Operated inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) and gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) in a production capacity at a state-certified analytical laboratory. Operated and managed the laboratory information management system (LIMS).Performed project management including reviewing and finalizing reports. Performed grab and composite field sampling that utilized an ISCO auto sampler.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Assisted in a study on diabetic antibodies transmitted to young juvenile mice through the mother's milk.Tested adult mice insulin levels.Assisted in distribution of antibodies to mice.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Analytical Chemistry, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Member of Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) Served as GPSA representative to the Graduate.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, 3.25

Activities and Societies: Member of Chemical Interactions Member of UNLV Men's Rugby Team

Zoology/Animal Biology

Activities and Societies: Member of Santa Barbara City College Biology Club