Chi Nguyen
Oakland, CA 94612
*********@*****.***
Objective
It is my desire to continue growing my skills as a
scientist/environmentalist and an individual in the context of an upwardly
mobile organization. I have been working in an array of settings including:
clinical, pharmaceutical, industrial and environmental. I found myself ever
striving to enhance my performance and eligibility because I am a dedicated
individual. I would be an asset to any group or organization that would fit
to offer me the way.
Qualifications
Fifteen years of laboratory experienced, five years in management.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology.
MT (ASCP)-1991
Microbiology Specialist (ASCP)-California State License- 2010
Work History
Clean Pack Chemist/ Environmental Specialist Clean Harbors
Environmental Services
Provide exceptional customer services to laboratory occupants and our hosts
at Genentech, Inc.
Perform a variety of tasks associated with hazardous waste including
handling, packing, transportation and disposal of hazardous chemicals and
wastes.
Participated in Household Hazardous Waste Events in conjunction with local
community officials to collect, prepare for disposal of residential
hazardous waste.
Perform weekly inspection of laboratory, hazardous waste accumulation area
to ensure Genentech, Inc. is in compliance with it's EH&S and other
governmental agency.
Continue education to keep up with current regulations of DOT, familiar
with EPA codes, disposal options etc.
Environmental Chemist City of Austin 09/2007 to 09/2008
Sample and evaluate samples validity, prepare chain of custody etc.
Prepare samples and standards for analysis.
Perform analysis to include calculating, reviewing and evaluating results,
proof read of other's bench sheet.
Perform, complete and document QA/QC tasks associated with producing
defensible data, including but not limited to blanks, duplicates,
laboratory standards, spike etc.
Report data for EPA permitting.
Types of analyses include: Total Solid, Volatile Solid, % Solid, Total
Suspended Solid, Ammonia, Nitrate, BOD, cBOD, COD, Alkalinity, by EPA
approved methodology.
Principal/General Manager Breathe Salon & Spa - 05/2002 to 04/2008
Selected, negotiated the lease, prepared the business plan for lease and
loan purposes.
Designed, set up and hired all subcontractors to complete the project.
Monitored and participated in the construction progress included materials
verification, internal plumbing, building inspection prior to the permit
inspection.
Researched, negotiated and purchased all necessary equipments and products
for the business.
Interior design, equipment set up, staff interviewing and hiring.
Obtained all required documents, licenses, tax ID, DBA etc.
Written and prepared employee's manual, job descriptions, guest's flow
procedures,
Managed day-to-day business operation, including weekly scheduling, payroll
etc.
Chemist 3M -12/1997 to 01/2004
Chemically characterized plating baths for the Advance Development
Laboratory.
Prepared assays, standards, solutions, set up QA/QC for tests parameters.
Method development, experimental design, writes SOP, purchasing and
procurement.
Analyzed, monitored and prepared monthly, quarterly and yearly report to
the City of Austin.
Operated and maintained the wastewater treatment system including re-
circulations, readjust injections, pH adjustments in response to the
variation of waste stream generated by the R&D Laboratory.
Performed weekly, monthly and quarterly inspection, calibration and
maintenance.
Analyzed, maintained and up kept all laboratory instruments included: AA,
ICP, HPLC, XRF,
Autotitrators, Photospectrometer, Electron Microscope, Optical Microscope.
Medical Technologist Austin Diagnostic Medical Center -06/1995 to
12/1997
Sample set up, cultured and identified pathogens from submitted specimens.
Performed MIC (minimal inhibited concentration) and reported to physicians
Performed various biological stains, reported preliminary identification.
Performed Immunoassay, ELISA, Western Blots.
Performed other section of laboratory such as: parasitology, mycology and
serology.
(I was part of a team of eight who spearheaded the set up of the laboratory
for the Hospital when they first opened in 1995. I was the acting QA/QC
officer until they can find a replacement for the Microbiology and Serology
Department)
Pharmaceutical Microbiologist McNeil Consumer Products 10/1993 to
06/1995
Prepared media, reagents and assays.
Collected various samples included: water, coating solutions, packaging
materials, raw materials, finished products, and air in the plant.
Cultured and identified micro organisms. Investigated all possible
contamination and /or cross contaminations.
Validated cleaning procedures, coating solutions, ultrapure system, air
filtered system.
Autoclaved and disposed of all biohazard materials.
Medical Technologist Texas Health Department 01/1992 to
10/1993
Performed Immunology: Blood Banking
Performed Hemoglobin studies: Gel Electrophoreses
Performed Blood Lead Analysis: AA
Monitored Chemical Safety Officer, Spill Specialist
Education
Bachelor of Science - University of Texas at Austin 1986-1990
University of Corpus Christi-Medical Technology Clinical Internship 1991
Licenses and Certificates
EPA- Watershed Management Certificate 2007
References
Available upon request