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• Perform method development, identify and correct instrument malfunctions for DAAMS and extraction analysis for GC’s equipped with FPD and MSD detectors for analysis of the chemical agents.• Compile and submit precision and accuracy for DAAMS methods.• Perform spike and recovery studies for extraction analysis. • Perform agent standards preparation.

• Develop and write the configuration control, standing operating procedures, training plan and contingency plans for a non-stockpile chemical demilitarization facility.• Develop GC-FPD and GC-MSD methods to perform analysis of air, aqueous, and non-aqueous samples for the presence and quantity of HD.

• Supervise laboratory operations shift of 8-10 personnel, coordinate shift schedule, maintain staffing, train and delegate responsibilities to team members.• Serve as focal point for emergency response, update and implement laboratory procedures, conduct sample preparation, and analysis.• Write performance evaluations, organize hazardous waste collection and screening, and manage activities according to safety, security, and analytical procedures.• Ensure that Limiting Conditions of Operations (LCOs) are maintained to support plant operations.

• Modified and implemented a Direct VX GC-FPD DAAMS analysis method to clear problematic secondary waste though an autoclave.• Interfaced with CMA, DCC, Environmental, Secondary Waste Management, and other stakeholders to receive P&A implementation and approval of new laboratory operating procedures (LOP) for Direct VX analysis.• Develop and implement work orders and laboratory operating procedures for non-standard work.• Perform method development for DAAMS analysis methods.• Compiled and submitted precision and accuracy (P&A) studies to CMA for approval.

• Developed and implemented Direct VX GC-FPD DAAMS analysis method to clear problem areas to achieve a passing Unventilated Monitoring Test (UMT).• Compiled and submitted precision and accuracy (P&A) studies for approval.• Perform method development, identify and correct instrument malfunctions involving dynatherms, dean switch, and cryo-trap systems for GC’s equipped with FPD and MSD detectors for analysis of the chemical agent VX.• Modified a DAAMS method for confirmation monitoring of the emission exhaust stack.• Proficient at maintenance activities including: cleaning Ion Source, performing FPD maintenance, replacing EPC modules, and changing out columns.• Supervised laboratory operations shift of 5-7 personnel, coordinate shift schedule, trained and delegated responsibilities to team members. • Served as focal point for emergency response, update and implement laboratory procedures, conduct sample preparation, and analysis.• Write performance evaluations, organize hazardous waste collection and screening, and manage activities according to safety, security, and analytical procedures.• Analyzed air, aqueous, and non-aqueous samples for the presence and quantity of chemical agents (GB, VX, and HD).• Maintained, calibrated, and operated GC’s equipped with FPD and MSD detectors, cryo-trap, dean switch, and backflush systems for the analysis of chemical agents (GB, VX, and HD).• Performed surety screens on potentially contaminated samples, drinking water level extractions, chromosorb and tenax tube acceptance testing and silver fluoride pad testing.