Mark Wagher - Ceac, Chmm Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Ky

Cincinnati Area, Ky

Contract GC/MS chemist for a major household products company.

Madison, Wi

Short term consulting contract analyzing environmental samples using GC & GC/MS.

Cincinnati Area

Providing food, clothing, job skills training, automotive, and other assistance to local individuals and families in need.

Hayward, Ca

Collecting and analyzing samples from a water treatment facility in support of a gas-fired power plant. (Temporary short term contract.)

Savannah River Site (Us Dept. Of Energy), Aiken, Sc

Developed analytical methods for mixed waste samples to support site activities. Trained technicians on sample preparation and analysis procedures.Organized and executed sampling and analysis activities with sampling teams and lab personnel. Reviewed and verified data, prepared reports, and ensured compliance with applicable regulations. • Wrote validation report for PCB analysis project, which became template model for future validation reports. Appointed to serve on Local Safety Information Team (LSIT) and perform Behavior Based Safety (BBS) observations.• Achieved 100% accuracy on Laboratory Delivery orders.

Oversaw all daily lab operations, including supervising staff, maintaining and repairing equipment, monitoring inventories, and training chemists on all shifts. Obtained samples and conducted data review for Title V subpart DD compliance. Analyzed waste streams to determine appropriate treatment, storage, and disposal procedures. Established analytical methodologies and identified environmental contaminants in non-routine matrices; determined treatability of waste streams. • Reduced costs by 30% through more efficient use of resources and by negotiating contracts with vendors. • Obtained approval for capital investment for GC/MS instrument; developed site-specific analytical methods, authored SOPs, and trained staff on equipment usage. • Developed and implemented sample preparation and analytical method for PCBs in used oil samples. • Served on Safety Committee and Environmental Compliance Committee.

Recruited to review and validate project data for numerous DOD and DOE remediation projects. Led audits of contracted laboratories; ensured compliance with appropriate regulations and standards. Conducted field work to analyze water and sediment samples. • Spearheaded development of Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) and managed operations of on-site mobile analysis lab for riverbed pollution remediation project. • Led analysis of more than 10,000 samples without a single rejected analysis.

Skillfully extracted and analyzed solid waste, wastewater, and drinking water samples for EPA-regulated parameter; utilized GC, GC/MS, and HPLC. Supported marketing initiatives, as well as customer service efforts. Communicated results, data qualifiers, and EPA methodologies to customers and prospective customers. • Obtained Ohio EPA certification for GC methods 507 and 508, GC/MS methods 524 and 525, and HPLC methods 531, 547, 549, and 550. • Identified need for additional GC/MS system to reduce backlog of samples. Facing lack of funds for new equipment, utilized obsolete mass spectrometers and unused GC to build system to run dirtier samples. Efforts reduced backlog with no additional cost. • Developed dual purge and trap device from spare parts, which reduced cycle times for volatile organic compound analysis by 50%. • Created vacuum manifold system to perform four solid phase extractions with single pump. Quadrupled method productivity with minimal investment.

Miamisburg, Oh

Analyzed in process samples and final products for chemical and isotopic purity using GC, MS, GC/MS and various equipment for physical testing. Followed cGMP guidelines for procedures and documentation for certain products used in food and drug applications

Fernald Dept Of Energy Site, Cincinnati, Oh

Managed part of the organic section of the environmental lab overseeing CG and GC/MS analytical methods.

Durham, Nc

Analyzed samples and maintained high and low resolution GC/MS systems. Assisted in the method development and validation of CARB-429, a California analytical method to analyze for PAH compounds in stack emissions using HRGC/HRMS.

B.S., Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Western Illinois University

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