Michael J. Lyzwa
Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: 585-***-****
abkso2@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
A technical position in a team oriented environment that challenges my
capabilities and offers me the potential for growth with increased
responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Greater than 10 years of Analytical and Quality Control (QC)
laboratory experience.
Knowledge of cGMP and GLP
Proficient in utilizing analytical equipment for multiple analysis and
titrations.
Maintenance of databases to provide Quality Assurance (QA) and QC of
analytical data.
Customer service oriented
Proficient in Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Yellow Belt Certificate LSS (Xerox)
HAZWOPER training (40 hour)-Thatcher Chemical 2002
Gas Liquid Chromatograph Agilent 6890N
Graphite Furnace, ICP and Flame Atomic Absorption
EDUCATION
Current Bachelor of Science Degree in
Environmental/Earth Science,
State University of New York, College
at Brockport
June 2010
1994 Applied Associates Science Degree in Ecology
and Environmental
Technology, Paul Smith's College,
Saranac Lake, New York
AFFILIATIONS
Geological Society of America
Who's Who in American Colleges (2010)
EMPLOYMENT
2009 Academic Research Assistant, Dept. of Earth Sciences
Assisted in data analysis and
collection on two research projects in
hydrogeology. Duties included water quality sampling
and analysis, flow
measurements, installation of field
instrumentation, GIS analysis, and
preparation of technical reports.
2005-2008 Product Delivery Technician, Xerox Corporation
Member of a team that started up and problem-solved for the
domestication of EA Toner.
Provided team support in cost-down measures regarding
conventional black toner which included data acquisition.
Improved recycling in building.
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2004-2005 Chemical Technician, Eastman Kodak/ Adecco
Emulsion Lab - Calibration and operation of analytical
equipment for analysis.
Performed several analyses using the HPLC1100, KATT system,
and Lambda 2 spectrophotometer. Performed QC of photographic
analysis based on customer specifications.
2003-2004 Formulations Lab Technician, Bausch and Lomb/Kelly
Scientific
Preparation of solutions for Scientists in Research and
Development.
Implemented Chemical Inventory Tracking System.
Assisted Scientist in maintaining statistical data from HPLC
1100.
1999- Quality Control Technician, Thatcher Chemical of NY
Assisted chemist in analytical testing using Lambda 10
spectrophotometer, and titrimetric methods.
QA and QC of chemical batches.
Implement weekly safety meetings.
1 Wet Chemistry Supervisor, Lozier Analytical Group
Supervised four chemical technicians.
Wet chemical techniques; titrations, potentiometric,
spectrophotometers,
AAII Technicon.
Ran tests on TKN, Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total and
Soluble Phosphorus and Chloride anions using LACHAT 8000.
Provided customer support and service.
1995-1997 Environmental laboratory Technician, Monroe County
Chemical techniques including trimetric, potentiometer and
spectrophotometer.
Analyzed: Alkalinity, Acidity, CO2, pH, Chloride, Hardness,
Dissolved Oxygen, Specific conductance, Chlorophyll a,
Fluoride, Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total Phosphate and
Ortho-phosphate.
Maintained ELAP, USGS, and EPA guidelines.
Monitored Irondequoit Bay to improve water quality.
Maintained QA and QC charts for analyses tested.