Research Scientist resume in Hewitt, TX, 76643

RICHARD N. HOWARD
*** ***** ******* ***** • Hewitt, TX 76643
Phone: 254-***-**** • Email: nppuce@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
• Over nine years of experience in a wide range of field and laboratory analyses and quality control.
• Team management to complete multiple projects while meeting company goals.
• Skilled in designing experiments, troubleshooting, and analyzing data.
• Familiarity with a wide range of ecologically relevant field methods such as transect sampling, live trapping, mark-recapture, aural bird surveys, unlimited sight distance bird surveys.
• Experience with identification of terrestrial and aquatic vertebrates and plants.
• Familiarity with a wide range of univariate and multivariate statistical methods.
• Responsible for laboratory accreditation, certification compliance, and data validation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

CREDENTIALS:
Degree Major/Minor University Date
Bachelor of Science Biology (Ecology) Baylor University 16 May 1998
Master of Arts Biology Baylor University 12 Aug 2000
PhD Biology Baylor University Candidacy
Top Secret Security Clearance (DoD)

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION:
Class B Surface Water Treatment Operator (TCEQ) 30 Jul 2008
Watershed Management Training (EPA) 05 Dec 2005
Pathfinder Pro-XRS and Pathfinder Office Software 10 Apr 2002
QMP/QAPP Seminar (EPA) 09 Mar 2001
Data Quality Objectives (EPA) 07 Mar 2001
Orientation to Quality Assurance Management (EPA) 06 Mar 2001

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Feb 2006 – Present ACT I – Research Scientist/Quality Manager/Microbiology Manager
• Managing the implementation and oversight of the laboratory’s quality control program. This includes production and maintenance of quality system documents in accordance with NELAC standards, production and implementation of SOPs, execution of all internal audits, acting as principle respondent for all external audits, administering proficiency tests, and validating data.
• Supervising DOD research projects on photocatalytic oxidation of CBRN/TIC/TIM compounds (DoD project). This includes re-engineering and developing benchscale photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) prototype units, experimental design, and statistical analysis of data.
• Managing a microbiology laboratory team of two laboratory technicians in performing commercial analyses and classified research while maintaining tight deadlines.
• Technical writing and preparation of interpretative reports and data presentations for DOD clients.
• Operation, evaluation and testing of lab-scale ultrafiltration (UF) and reverse osmosis (RO) units (DoD project).
• Analysis of chemical and microbiological constituents by IC, FIMS, CVAA, LC-MS, ICP-MS, spectroscopy, EPA Method 1623, Standard Method 9223, and others.
• Assisting in method development of metals speciation by LC-ICP/MS, PPCPs and algal toxins by LC-MS/MS, and CWA simulant byproducts by IC.
• Maintains the laboratory’s compliance with the company's NELAC, ISO 9001, and EPA certifications.
• Assists in developing laboratory capabilities for current and emerging client testing.
• Tracking and remaining current on federal and state regulations pertinent to current and potential clients.
Aug 2002 – Present McLennan Community College – Adjunct Instructor
• Responsible for the production of lectures and curriculum for General Biology, Nutrition, Zoology and Environmental Studies.
• Following departmental guidelines for curriculum and instruction.
• Evaluation of students through exams, quizzes, other projects and coordination of laboratory experiences with lecture and reading material.

May 2002 – Feb 2006 City of Waco – Utilities Operations Supervisor - Laboratory
• Directed and oversaw a staff of Environmental Inspectors, Lab Analysts, and Wetland Coordinator including coordinating sampling events, analytical schedules, and training schedules.
• Oversaw quality control programs including administering proficiency tests, following NELAC standards, and production and implementation of SOPs.
• Prepared laboratory budgets following the guidelines set forth by the City of Waco.
• Proposed, coordinated, and participated in projects involved with the Waco Wetlands, Lake Waco Pool Rise, and Lake Waco Comprehensive Study.
• Tracked and remained current on federal and state regulations for surface and drinking water.
• Analytical experience with collection of field samples and sonde data collection, Rapid Bioassessments, Standard Method 9223, IC, spectroscopy, titrations, segmented flow analyses, and ICP.

Aug 2000 – May2005 Temple Community College – Adjunct Instructor
• Responsible for the production of lectures and curriculum for General Biology I and II.
• Following departmental guidelines for curriculum and instruction.
• Evaluation of students through exams, quizzes, other projects and coordination of laboratory experiences with lecture and reading material.

Aug 2000 – May 2002 City of Waco – Environmental Inspector
• Oversaw quality control programs including administering proficiency tests, following NELAC standards, and production and implementation of SOPs.
• Proposed, coordinated, and participated in projects involved with the Waco Wetlands, Lake Waco Pool Rise, and Lake Waco Comprehensive Study.
• Tracked and remained current on federal and state regulations for surface and drinking water.
• Analytical experience with collection of field samples and sonde data collection, Rapid Bioassessments, Standard Method 9223, IC, spectroscopy, titrations, segmented flow analyses, and ICP.

Aug 1998 – Aug 2000 Baylor University – Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Provided supplemental instruction for students in general biology, ornithology, and ecology courses under the direction of instructors of record.
• Led field trips and provided input for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Served as lead for small mammal study group. This included coordinating schedules of fellow graduate students, maintaining supplies, and running live trap grids over multiple field seasons.

IT COMPETENCIES:
ArcGIS, BMPD, Chromeleon, Chromera, Deltek, ERDAS Imagine, JMP, Labworks (LIMS), Microsoft Office, Open Office, PCORD, SAS, SPSSx

PUBLICATIONS AND POSTERS:
1. Poyer, I.C., Howard, R.N., Murry, R.J., Villarreal, K., Simmons, C.G., Heiser, W.C., Klement, W.E. 2010. Technical Report to DTRA Joint Science and Technology Office, Removal of NBC/CBRN Agents in Drink-ing Water (FOUO).
2. Heiser, W.C, Murry, R.J., Howard, R.N., Poyer, I.C. 2010. LC-ESI-MSMS Analysis of Toxic Industrial Chemicals: UV/TiO2 Photocatalytic Oxidation Treatment (Poster). FPRW.
3. Poyer, I.C., Heiser, W.C., Klement, W.E, Howard, R.N. 2009. Detect and Remediate NBC/CBRN in Water, Final Technical Report prepared for U.S. Army RDECOM-TARDEC under Contract W56HZV-05-C-0670 (FOUO). 535pp. Not approved for public release.
4. Poyer, Irene C., Heiser, W.C., Klement, W.E, Howard, R.N. 2008. Improved Remediation of CBRN/TIC/TIM Contaminants in Potable Water Using Photocatalytic Oxidation (UV/TiO2), ANNEX 3A of Water Purification and Distribution Technology Assessment Final Report on Contract W9113M-07-F-0045 (FOUO). Not approved for public release.
5. Sera, W.E., Howard, R.N., Carter, T.A., Early, C.N. 2000. Book Review: Applied population ecology: principles and computer exercises using Ramas® EcoLab. Journal of Mammalogy 81:1179-1181.

PRESENTATIONS:
1. Howard, R.N. 2007. Evaluation of Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) Technology to Remove Microorganisms and Chemicals from Water. Water Reuse Research Conference.
2. Howard, R.N., K.J. Gutzwiller, and W.J. Barrow. 2005. Broad-scale boundary length influences the structure of desert bird assemblages. International Association for Landscape Ecology.
3. Howard, R.N. 2002. Examining the effect of CAFOs on fish diversity: a microwatershed view. North American Lake Management Society.
4. Howard, R.N. 2001. The impact of confined animal feeding operations on selected Texas streams. North American Lake Management Society.

Show Full Resume Send Message Free

Similar Skills

r.n. resumes in Waco, TX

manager resumes in Waco, TX

assistant resumes in Waco, TX

.net resumes in Waco, TX

project resumes in Waco, TX

Research Scientist

Similar Skills

Similar Resumes