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Windsor, Ct

• Applied ASTM methods and standards to extract and analyze ignitable liquid residues in fire debris. Peer reviewed completed analysis and reports for customer release.• Revised the lab Hazard Communication and training program in compliance with OSHA regulations.• Assisted in the implementation of laboratory safety program as a member of the lab safety committee. Reviewed and suggested revisions for the laboratory chemical hygiene plan.

Windsor, Ct

• Responsible for processing, testing and reporting of volatile and semi-volatile organic industrial hygiene samples by GC according to ACGIH, OSHA, and NIOSH standards.• Trained and mentored GC personnel. Developed new methods, wrote and revised SOPs for GC and GC/MS.• Participated in industrial hygiene leadership meetings as a liaison for the GC group.• Supported customers with industrial hygiene inquiries and placed orders for equipment rental and media purchases.

Windsor, Ct

• Lead forensic investigations of foreign object analysis utilizing FTIR, SEM/EDS, PLM and various bodily fluid tests. Communicated test results and findings to internal claim professionals.• Reviewed and approved data analysis and reports from GC, LC and gravimetry to meet ISO/AIHA-LAP, LLC standards.• Maintained and repaired department equipment including GC and GC/MS.• Participated in laboratory training and risk control informational and promotional items and videos.

New Haven, Ct

• Designed and revised databases in FileMaker Pro to aid in department efficiency.• Redesigned and created Material Safety Data Sheets for chemical reference standards to meet ANSI Z400.1-1996.• Assisted in ISO 9001/17025 accreditation audits.• Supplied customers with technical documents and assisted technical support in quotes and resolving customer inquiries.• QA Department computer contact for MIS.

New Haven, Ct

• Responsible for qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemical reference standards.• Drove initiative for developing custom reports and updating software on various GC and GC/MS units.• Solely responsible for organization and analysis of wear metals in oil product line.• Operated, maintained and repaired GC/FID, ECD, NPD, GC/MS and ICP-AES systems.

Bossier City, La

• Solely responsible for preparation and GC/MS analysis of semi-volatile and volatile aqueous and soil samples within EPA guidelines.• Lead troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration and repair of GC/MS systems.• Lab contact for GC/MS.