Experience

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Laboratory Scientist

  • Jan 2020 - Present



State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

• Laboratory Scientist

  • Oct 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Analyze whole blood, filter paper and environmental samples for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program• Assist in analysis of blood and urine specimens for Chemical Terrorism Response Network as a level 1 lab for the CDC • Maintain laboratory documentation and records for assays and instrumentation to ensure quality control and assurance• Participate in method development for instrumentation validation, new assays, client requests, and research projects• Train and instruct new employees/co-workers on various assays and instrumentation• Analyze fish samples for Michigan's yearly fish advisory of toxic metals.



State of Michigan

• Laboratory Tech

  • Jul 2009 - Oct 2017

  • Analyze whole blood, filter paper and environmental samples for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program• Assist in analysis of blood and urine specimens for Chemical Terrorism Response Network as a level 1 lab for the CDC • Maintain laboratory documentation and records for assays and instrumentation to ensure quality control and assurance• Participate in method development for instrumentation validation, new assays, client requests, and research projects• Train and instruct new employees/co-workers on various assays and instrumentation• Analyze fish samples for Michigan's yearly fish advisory of toxic metals.



Merit Laboratories, Inc.

• Laboratory Analyst

  • Aug 1997 - Jul 2009

  While at Merit Laboratories, I ran many different analysis on environmental samples following EPA methods. • Analyzed samples for organic chemical compounds• Supervised and coordinated employees to complete projects in a timely manner with high quality control standards• Trained and educated new employees on methods and procedures in various departments• Preformed quality control review of data, reported data in LIMS system, and created data packages for clients• Extracted and analyzed samples for Semi-Volatile compounds using GC-MSs.• Performed instrument repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.• Preformed several sample prep and waste analyses' on various sample types. • Received samples into the lab for analysis