Quality Assurance Development
Resume:
Carlos A. Galarza
***-**-****
San Antonio, TX 78247
HOME PHONE: 210-***-****
WORK PHONE-COMMERCIAL: 210-***-****
WORK PHONE-DSN: 340-8728
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ******.*******@******.**.***
EXPERIENCE
Chemist, GS-1320-12 from May 99 to presentIERA/SDRR
2402 E Drive
Brooks AFB, TX 78235-5114
Mr. Dale Thomas 210-***-****
Analysis of water, soil, vegetation, air samples, commercial products and various other
biological samples to determine the presence of radioactive material using EPA and DOE
methods. Used ion exchange resin to separate plutonium, uranium, americium, neptunium and
thorium Identifies needs for development of methods. Supervises and evaluate the
performance of four technicians. Makes work assignments and reviews work in progress and
upon completion. Insures that all radioactive sources are properly recorded and tracked.
Chemist, GS-1320-11 from Dec 94 to May 99AL/OEAE
2402 E Drive
Brooks AFB, TX 78235-5114
Mrs. Wissam Saad, 210-***-****
Analysis of volatile and semivolatiles in potable and non potable water sample using EPA
methods 601,602, 8020 and 502.2. Also EPA methods 524, 525, 8260, 8270, 625 and 624.
Performed analysis on quality assurance samples to determine if volatile were present in
water. Interpreted data generated and prepared reports. The use of specialized instruments
such as the Tekmar 3000 Purge & Trap, the Traco 540 Gas Chromatograph, the PTA 30
Autosampler, the Hewlett Packard 5972 Mass Selective Detector, the Hewlett Packard 5890
Gas Chromatograph, the Tekmar 300 Precept Autosampler and the Hewlett Packard 19395A
Headspace was required.
Chemist, GS-1320-11 from Oct 93 to Dec 94AL/OEAE
2402 E Drive
Brooks AFB, TX 78235-5114
Andrew Richardson, 210-***-****
Analysis of metals in potable and non potable water samples. These analyses required the
development and application of laboratory test and methods. Extensive use of Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) methods. Performed analyses of various metals parameters on
quality assurance sample. Interpreted data generated during analyses to determine which
metals were present and which were absent. Trained environmental technicians on sample
preparation and analyses. These analyses required the use of specialized instruments such
as the Perkin Elmer (PE) Graphite Furnace 5100, the 5100 ZL and the PE Flame Atomic
Absorption.
Chemist, GS-1320-11 from May 91 to Oct 93SA-ALC/TIFC, Bldg. 320
Kelly AFB, TX 78241
Mr. Jesse Garcia, 210-***-****
Identification an testing of various types of metals alloys such as: carbon steels, low
alloy steels, stainless steel, tool steels, bronze, aluminum, and other alloys for
suitability for use. Also performed identification of plating, metals sprays, welding
powders and paints. These identifications required the development and application of
laboratory test and methods such as x-ray fluorescence and x-ray diffraction. Also
required is the use of specialized instruments such as the Kevex 0700/7000 x-ray
spectrometer, the Jarrell Ash Wadsworth type film spectrograph, the Jarrell Ash 750
Atomcomp spectrometer and the Leco Carbon-Sulfur determinator model CS46. Responsible also
for writing reports and tasks showing results obtained and including interpretation of
results and/or conclusions derived.
Chemist, GS1320-09 from May 90 to May 91SA-ALC/TIFC, Bldg. 320
Kelly AFB,TX 78241
Mr. Jesse Garcia, 210-***-****
As an environmental chemist I was responsible for the identification and testing of
various organic and inorganic substances such as: fuels, oils, greases, solvents, paint
waste, coolants and lubricants in soils and sludge?s for contamination and/or suitability
for use in addition to chemical identification. These identifications required the
development and application of laboratory test using standard laboratory apparatus and
methods, and more specialized instruments such as the Perkin Elmer 3920B Gas
Chromatograph, the Hewlett Packard 5987A Gas Chromatograph/ Mass Spectrometer, the Perkin
Elmer 5000 Atomic Absorption Spectrometer and the Dionex 4000i Ion Chromatograph.
Chemist, GS-1320-05 from Feb 90 to May 90SA-ALC/TIFC, Bldg. 320
Kelly AFB, TX 78241
Mr. Jesse Garcia, 210-***-****
Identification and quality testing for various organic and inorganic substances used on
aircraft such as: aviation fuel, ground fuel, oils, lubricants, other petroleum products
and other chemicals substances. I participated in interaction with other chemist in
efforts to plan, coordinate and seek guidance on resolving operational problems. I also
performed shelf-life testing and updating of sealant, adhesives, paints, primers and epoxy
materials. Identifications and testing required development and application of laboratory
tests and methods involving equipment such as: the Pensky Martens Flash Point tester, the
Cannon Fenske viscometer, the PC-320 Particle Analyzer, the Karl Fisher titrimeter and the
Perkin Elmer 599B Infrared Spectrophotometer.
FORMAL EDUCATION
Bachelor Science Degree, 1981, Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Las Americas Ave,
Ponce, P.R. 00731
COURSES
1999-Methods for Microwave
1999-Environmental Radiochemistry
1996-Hewlett Packard
5890 Advance Operation
1996-Hewlett Packard Split/Splitless Inlet Maintenance
1995-GC-MS Enviroquant-Hewlett Packard
1995-Introduction to Windows- Brooks AFB
1995-Introduction to Microsoft Excel- Brooks AFB
1994-Flame AA w/ GEM Software- Perkin Elmer
1994-Graphite Furnace w/ GEM Software- Perkin Elmer
1993-Introduction to GC/MS- Hewlett Packard
MILITARY
U.S. Army, A-3, from Nov 82 to Nov 90
Ft. Sam Houston, TX, 78234
Honorable Discharge
Responsible for requesting, purchasing and receiving equipment and supplies, supervising
personnel and managing a budget of $500,000. Received the Army Meritorious Medal, the Army
Achievement Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
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