Experience

Gopher Resource

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Laboratory Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Present

• Senior Chemist

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

  Day to day determination of chemical composition of known and unknown matrices in production processes.Data validation and compliance to state regulation for several NELAC, ISO, and EPA protocols.Method development for analytical procedures and laboratory development.Assist in auditing procedures for method compliance.Employee mentoring and development including efficient team planning.



Pace® Analytical Services

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Analyst - Product and Material Testing

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

  Develop and perform a wide variety of tests to fit the customer's needs using analytical techniques in wet chemistry and a broad range of instrumentation.Main test focus on NSF/ANSI standardsPrecisely prepare and analyze samples I'm complex matrices.Direct workflow to maintain efficient and productive organization while communicating effectively between staff and customers.Apply analytical assistance throughout the pace network nationwide.

• GC/MS Technician III - Volatile Organic Compounds

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2015

  Quantitative and qualitative analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOC's), including data interpretation and reporting.Routine analysis of GC/MS methods and instrumentation Knowledge of LIMS and chromatographic software systems such as Agilent ChemStation and Target software.Preparation and handling samples/standards/reagents.Day to day troubleshooting and maintenance of GC/MS instruments.



Telacris Plasma Resources

• Laboratory Technician

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  Processing and performing appropriate tests of biological samples in a timely, yet high quality manner. Assist with inventory, order, and stocking of laboratory supplies. Create and/or verifying laboratory specific source documentation to ensure protocol requirements are met. Operation and calibration of an assortment of laboratory equipment, including maintenance and troubleshooting. Processing and performing appropriate tests of biological samples in a timely, yet high quality manner. Assist with inventory, order, and stocking of laboratory supplies. Create and/or verifying laboratory specific source documentation to ensure protocol requirements are met. Operation and calibration of an assortment of laboratory equipment, including maintenance and troubleshooting.



PRACS Institute

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Laboratory Assistant

  • Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

  Assist with laboratory trial-related processes to ensure compliance to protocol and deliver the highest quality clinical trial services available to study sponsors. Perform appropriate clinical operation responsibilities in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Process and apply appropriate reagents for testing of biological samples. Operation and calibration of an assortment of laboratory equipment, including maintenance and troubleshooting. Assist with laboratory trial-related processes to ensure compliance to protocol and deliver the highest quality clinical trial services available to study sponsors. Perform appropriate clinical operation responsibilities in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Process and apply appropriate reagents for testing of biological samples. Operation and calibration of an assortment of laboratory equipment, including maintenance and troubleshooting.



Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

• Aitkin, MN - Mille Lacs

• Creel Clerk Fisheries Biologist (temp)

  • May 2012 - Oct 2012

  Conduct creel angler survey’s, evaluating and reporting on fisheries management activities, which result in the protection, enhancement, and maintenance of aquatic habitats and fisheries resources. Collection of biological samples for aging studies. Perform water quality monitoring, as well as collection of other important environmental data under appropriate deadlines. Conduct boat electrofishing for population assessments as well as obtaining samples for aging studies. Conduct creel angler survey’s, evaluating and reporting on fisheries management activities, which result in the protection, enhancement, and maintenance of aquatic habitats and fisheries resources. Collection of biological samples for aging studies. Perform water quality monitoring, as well as collection of other important environmental data under appropriate deadlines. Conduct boat electrofishing for population assessments as well as obtaining samples for aging studies.



California Department of Fish and Game

• Winchester, CA

• Assistant Fisheries Biologist/Scientific Aide (temp)

  • Feb 2012 - May 2012

  Conduct boat electrofishing, targeting Largemouth Bass and other important game fish in various Southern California inland lakes. Collection of aquatic environmental data. Rainbow Trout tagging for population studies in various Southern California inland lakes. Creel surveys/angler interviews to better aid in fish abundance, diversity, and biomass estimates. Data entry and analysis. Conduct boat electrofishing, targeting Largemouth Bass and other important game fish in various Southern California inland lakes. Collection of aquatic environmental data. Rainbow Trout tagging for population studies in various Southern California inland lakes. Creel surveys/angler interviews to better aid in fish abundance, diversity, and biomass estimates. Data entry and analysis.