Melanie Roshu

abhig4@r.postjobfree.com 971-***-**** ( 13146 SE Blackberry Cir. ( Portland, OR

97236

Quality Assurance Engineer

Environmental Chemistry, Consultancy, and Protection

Highly knowledgeable and detail-oriented Environmental Specialist with 9+

years' experience providing laboratory auditing, health and safety

management, and analytical chemistry services for industrial clientele.

Skilled engineer with expertise in developing and improving laboratory

processes to increase compliance and efficiency while reducing operating

costs. Consistently demonstrate high levels of initiative and problem-

solving skills in complex scientific environments. Exceptional communicator

and respected leader with demonstrated talents in client relations, staff

training, and strategic direction.

Hazardous Waste Management . Technical Assessment . Regulatory Compliance .

QA/QC Management

Program Development . Data Validation & Verification . Remediation ?

Process Improvement

Incident Investigation . Root Cause Analysis . Corrective Action . Project

Management

Certified Laboratory Auditor (ISO 17025)

Select Achievements

. Served as internal resource and "go-to" person for technical and quality

assurance support for major airplane manufacturing client; ensured

adherence to ISO 17025 requirements for Competence of Calibration and

Testing Laboratories.

. Brought manufacturing client's chemical laboratory to 90% ISO

certification.

. Saved client $500K through a laboratory program with pre-set contract

pricing by identifying and resolving areas of non-compliance with

environmental permits.

. Served as Project Chemist for infrastructure, utility, and fire

protection systems assessment for 15 Air Force base sites.

Professional Experience

AMEC Inc. Earth & Environmental Unit, Portland, OR 2006 to 2011

International environmental engineering, project management, consultancy,

and training company.

Environmental Chemist

Hired for valued analytical laboratory and quality assurance experience.

Interpreted and verified/validated environmental data using CLP, USEPA QA/G-

8, and EPA-approved methodologies. Performed QA/QC on analytical

laboratories, completed audits of environmental laboratories, and

coordinated laboratory programs. Reviewed clients' existing procedures and

suggested method modifications for improved quality control. Identified,

implemented, and tested instrument upgrades. Reviewed National Pollutant

Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES), remediation samples, and analytical

data for several clients and maintained lab program for major US railroad

company.

- Provided hazardous waste management for ongoing remedial

investigation/remedial study initiatives for former herbicide

manufacturing site.

- Maintained 100% billable status on all projects for 2 consecutive

years.

- Drafted new Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual and established quality

control limits for all tests.

- Completed training and fitting tests for healthcare workers for wear

and use of respirators to avoid exposure to airborne infections

diseases; closely followed OSHA standards and regulations.

TestAmerica Analytical Laboratories, Inc., Beaverton, OR 2001 to 2006

Environmental analysis services company specializing in inorganic and

organic chemistry and microbiology.

Quality Assurance Officer (2004 to 2006)

Promoted from Chemist position to perform internal QA/QC audits. Reviewed

laboratory's compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), EPA

methodologies, and good laboratory practice guidelines. Validated data and

performed corrective action in response to non-conformances as needed.

- Developed Standard Operating Procedures & Quality Assurance Project

Plans.

- Maintained laboratory certification programs with multiple state

agencies.

- Compelted all audits on schedule and ensured laboratory was found

compliant with outside auditors.

Analytical Chemist (2001 to 2006)

Prepared and analyzed soil, water, waste, and air samples for semi-volatile

and volatile organic compounds, PCBs, pesticides, wet chemistry, and

microbiology methods. Followed state-specific and USEPA methodologies.

Used, maintained, and troubleshot analytical instrumentation and strictly

followed QA/QC guidelines.

- Mastered use and maintenance of Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

(GC/MS) for organic chemistry processes.

- Gained expertise in all wet chemistry instruments and performed

microbiology analyses.

Education & Professional Credentials

M.S. in Industrial Management: University of Bacau, Romania

M.S. in Biology: University of Bacau, Romania

Certified Laboratory Auditor (CLA) - INCLA-00001

Certified ISO 17025 Auditor

Certified NELAP Assessor - Advanced Systems, Inc.

40-hour HAZWOPER Training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120

Adult CPR & Standard First Aid Certified - American Red Cross

Member - American Chemical Society (ACS), 2008 to Present

Member - American Society of Quality, 2007 to Present

Served on organizing committee for 2011 Conference - "Quality and

Improvement"

Professional Development

Railroad Contractor Security Awareness (US-OR-0907-00411)

BNSF Contractor Orientation

Roadway Worker Protection On-Track Safety

DOT/Hazmat Employee with Packaging

RCRA/Hazardous Waste Generator Training & Hazardous Waste Regulations

DOT/Hazardous Materials Transportation Trained in accordance with 49 CFR

172.204

Laboratory Audit Essentials

Assessing Inorganic Chemistry (Non-metals)

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