Experience

AgriScience Labs

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supervisory Analyst

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Denver, Colorado, United States - Manage a multidisciplinary team including analysis by LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, HPLC-FLD, and GC-FID. - Train all scientists in methods as established by SOPs. - Act as back-up manager to the microbiology team. - Perform secondary review of all instrument data and upload it into the regulatory tracking system - Write and edit SOPs using application notes and EPA source methods as references. - Main quality documentation including forms, logbooks, preparation and analytical sheets, and… Show more - Manage a multidisciplinary team including analysis by LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, HPLC-FLD, and GC-FID. - Train all scientists in methods as established by SOPs. - Act as back-up manager to the microbiology team. - Perform secondary review of all instrument data and upload it into the regulatory tracking system - Write and edit SOPs using application notes and EPA source methods as references. - Main quality documentation including forms, logbooks, preparation and analytical sheets, and CoAs in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. - Perform and participate in internal and external audits. - Use a LIMS to manage sample and QC data. - Order laboratory consumables, standards, and equipment. - Contact and consult with clients about results and sample turn-around.

• Analytical Scientist - Chemistry

  • Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

  Denver, Colorado, United States - Validate methods for metals analysis by ICP-MS, pesticides analysis by LC-MS/MS, sample preparation by microwave digestion and solvent extraction, and sample cleanup using QuEChERS. - Prepare and analyze routine samples and QC to meet tight deadlines and regulatory requirements. - Determine instrument IDLs, MDLs, linear range, and uncertainty budgets. - Create standards for calibration and calibration verification using certified reference materials. - Maintain analytical… Show more - Validate methods for metals analysis by ICP-MS, pesticides analysis by LC-MS/MS, sample preparation by microwave digestion and solvent extraction, and sample cleanup using QuEChERS. - Prepare and analyze routine samples and QC to meet tight deadlines and regulatory requirements. - Determine instrument IDLs, MDLs, linear range, and uncertainty budgets. - Create standards for calibration and calibration verification using certified reference materials. - Maintain analytical equipment utilizing routine maintenance and manufacturer technical support. - Troubleshoot problems with instrumentation and plan and document corrective actions. - Perform manual calculations as well as use LIMS to analyze data.

• Analytical Scientist - Microbiology

  • Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

  Denver, CO - Culture bacteria and yeast from lyophilized ATCC organisms and maintain cultures by plating and serial dilution. - Extract and purify DNA from enriched samples and cultures. - Perform PCR to analyze enriched samples for STEC and Salmonella spp. - Perform traditional streak-plating on agar plates and Petrifilm. - Maintain aseptic technique throughout all laboratory procedures. - Handle and maintain BSL-1 and BSL-2 organisms.



Test America

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Analyst I

  • Apr 2015 - Apr 2018

  Denver • Preserve and prepare water and soil samples for metals analysis through acid digestion • Analyze samples for mercury using a CETAC mercury analyzer • Train employees on SOPs and GLPs in both preparation and analysis of samples • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot instrument errors • Log and maintain sample progress using chain of custody procedures • Generate legally defensible data at a production-lab pace



Oklahoma State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Associate

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2014

  Stillwater, OK * Maintain aseptic technique while isolating and quantifying bacteria in food samples. * Perform PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA isolation and purification * Assist in general laboratory cleanliness * Perform environmental and carcass swabbing for the processing facility at OSU

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  * Isolate and identify acid-producing bacteria * Extract and purify DNA * Present monthly on new scientific advancement in the field * Make bacterial growth media

• Research Assistant

  • Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

  Stillwater, OK * Treat and help harvest tissues from laboratory animals * Extract RNA and total protein from tissues * Perform real-time RT-PCR to detect gene expression * Perform radioactive enzymatic assays * Perform Western blots