Bozhena Burkis

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Los Angeles, CA 90034

Cell phone: 323-***-****

E-mail: m805re@r.postjobfree.com

Objective to obtain a position where education and related work experience would be applicable.

Education California State University, Long Beach

B.S., Microbiology/Chemistry, Fall 2003 GPA 3.2.

Environmental Chemistry Skills:

 Operation of ICP instruments in the quantitative analysis of metals in oil certification, processed water and hydrocarbon samples, operation and calibration of TOX 100; ECS 1200;ICAP 6000; Gas Chromatograph HP 5890, Ion chromatographs DX 500, ICS 3000.

 Experienced in extraction and quantitative analysis of Poly Chlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) using internal and external surrogate methods, extractions and cleanups in the analysis for PCB in the waste disposal processes. Performed essential sulfuric acid, mercury and clay cleanups to remove hydrocarbon and sulfide interferences by using different methodologies.

 Performed multiple tasks on a daily basis. Worked interchangeably between several laboratory departments. Capable of managing heavy workload in a fast pace environment. Able to multitask and make decisions under pressure and critical circumstance.

Related Experience:

2008- present. Environmental Chemistry Lab Supervisor. Evergreen Oil Inc. Carson, CA

 Development of methodologies and calibration for the entire lab. Preparation of standards for different instruments and calibration processes. Created standard operating procedures for flash point instrument, ECS 1200, GC HP 5890, ICAP 6000. Method expansion and improvement for the instruments listed above.

 In charge of instrument performance, routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair when needed.

 Provided training for personnel and staff, supervised and consulted sales representatives and dispatchers. Made decisions on the unknown samples that had to be analyzed. Incorporated safety related steps to avoid injuries

 Maintained a working inventory of instruments’parts, consumables and materials in general for the whole lab.

 Worked closely with compliance manager and general manager as a safety officer including the upkeep of MSDS documentation. Created a list of materials that were purchased and obtained MSDS sheets for everything that has been purchased.

 Created and wrote proposals for different projects on large purchases such as fume hood installation, purchases of centrifuges and other instruments.

2007-2008 Chemist. Demenno Kerdoon Re-refinery, South Gate, CA

 Performed halide analysis on different oil and paint mixtures, using TOX 100 halogen analyzer

 Performed instrument calibration on TOX 100, Dionex 500 IC, Dionex 3000.

 Performed paint filter test, COD, TSS, mercaptans, PCB extraction, flash point , oil and grease for waste water.

 Prepared samples of different dilutions for ICP instruments

 Performed heavy load of ion chromatography for various types of antifreeze and pure ethylene glycols.

2006- 2007 Refinery Process Chemist. Chevron Refinery, El Segundo, CA

 Performed quantitative analysis of metals on refinery products using ICP and Atomic Absorption methods.

 Performed sample preparation and analysis of mercaptans in jet fuel using UOP 169 method.

 Prepared refinery process water samples for metal analysis including vanadium, sodium and iron.

 Prepared and analyzed mercaptan, hydrogen sulfide and sodium in aqueous ammonia products.

 Performed titrations of caustic solutions, sulfite, sulfate in refinery process samples.

 Performed sample preparation and analysis of chloride in catalysts using Mitsubishi titrators.

 Recorded results accurately in logbooks and plotted daily quality control results in appropriate QC charts.

2005-2006 Environmental Chemistry Lab Technician, The Gas Company, Pico Rivera, CA

 Performed PCB extractions from soil, water, oils, condensates, and pipe wipes

 Involved in the recycling of mercury.

Computer Skills:

• Data entry knowledge in STARlims, knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, Access, Microsoft Power Point;

Language Skills: Fluent in English and Russian.