Analytical Chemist I
Current• Independently verified QC checks EPA SW-846 (Hazardous Waste) GCMS methods 8260 and 624 and GC-FID methods 8015 and 8021 • Reliably and flexibly read, understood, and applied SOPs for EPA analysis and extraction methods (5030, 3510 for 8270 and PCBs by 8081/8082, TCLP by 1311, canister cleaning for TO-15)• Navigated Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to prioritize client project requirements (e.g., DOD), low hold times, and first level data review• Creatively used… Show more • Independently verified QC checks EPA SW-846 (Hazardous Waste) GCMS methods 8260 and 624 and GC-FID methods 8015 and 8021 • Reliably and flexibly read, understood, and applied SOPs for EPA analysis and extraction methods (5030, 3510 for 8270 and PCBs by 8081/8082, TCLP by 1311, canister cleaning for TO-15)• Navigated Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to prioritize client project requirements (e.g., DOD), low hold times, and first level data review• Creatively used Microsoft Office to organize daily work routine, create unique labels, and efficiently check reporting and method detection limits (RL and MDL) for initial calibrations• Able to navigate ChemStation and similar chromatography software• Conducted routine preventative maintenance, e.g., cleaning MS source, replacing the O-ring and traps, etc.• Communicated QC issues with supervisors and co-workers when unsure or unable to independently resolve them Show less