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GOAL: Seeking Chemist or Laboratory Technician Position
INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE:
Chromatography
*Agilent 1100 HPLC with RID and UV detectors
*Hewlett Packard 5890A Series II, 5890A, 5790A, with autosamplers and
Chemstation software
*HP 6890 GC/5973 MSD-GC/MS
*Varian 3400/3800 with Star Chromatography software
*GC/FID, GC/ECD, GC/TCD, GC/OFID, and GC/ELCD/PID systems
*Tekmar Precept II and Tekmar 3000 purge/trap concentrator
Spectroscopy
*Bruker Vector 33 FTIR with OPUS software/Chemometrics
*Siemens 3000 XRF
*Varian AA
*Dohrman Nitrogen Analyzer by Chemiluminescence
*Dohrman Sulfur/Chloride Analyzer by Microcoulometry
*Antek Nitrogen Analyzer
*MDA Sulfur and Toxic Gas Analyzer
*TOC Analyzer
Wet chemistry-other
*Acid/base number, pH, chlorides, acidity, mercaptens, phosphorus, thiophene, carbonates, phenols, peroxides, aldehydes, bromine index, saponification value, lead, arsenic, oil content, iron, benzene, nitrates, fluorides, Brookfield viscosity, BTU, specific gravity, distillations, pour point, and color
*Karl Fischer Water
*Orion pH meter
*Prepared samples for ICP/MS analysis using microwave digestion
*Utilized variety of glassware and lab equipment
*Maintained Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data
*Compiled Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemical inventory
*Operated Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
*Ordered Laboratory Supplies and parts
WORK HISTORY:
Los Alamos National Lab, Los Alamos, NM (2009-present)-Contractor
*Perform testing of chemical wastes for volatile organics
*Responsible for data review, testing of samples using GC/MS, and following operating procedures
*Completed LANL required safety training
Worked temporary positions while seeking regular-status employment (2007-2009)
Source One Staffing, Arvada, CO (2006-2007)
*Lab assistant for scientists conducting biofuels research at NREL
*Prepared stock solutions and glassware for experiments using sterile technique
*Sterilized and prepared equipment using autoclaves; prepared growth media/plates
Sartomer, Grand Junction, CO (2000-2005)
*Performed testing of chemical plant polymer samples using FTIR, LC/GPC, GC, titrations, and viscosity
*Responsible for instrument maintenance, computer database, and writing/revising procedures
*Participated in ISO 9002 audit and preparation; performed safety walkthroughs in the plant
*Assisted with training of new lab personnel; interfaced with operators and plant personnel
Atoka Geochemical, Englewood, CO (1999-2000)
*Analyzed soils in support of oil and gas exploration
*Responsible for sample prep, reagent preparation, and quality control
*Soil sampling of Nevada basin areas; used topo maps; plotted sample locations
Environmental Chemistry Services, Englewood, CO (1998-1999)
*Performed testing of water and soil samples by EPA methods
*Operation of gas chromatographs with FID and PID detectors
*Assisted in metals analysis by ICP/MS, organic sample prep, and data review
EDUCATION: University of Houston-Clear Lake
*B.A. Biology/Chemistry minor, 1995
*Studied instrumental methods of analysis/operated GC/MS
*Attended training course for FTIR
*Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
*Completed HAZWOPER and CPR training
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