Daniel B. Beacham

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Charlotte, NC 28262

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Education: BS Chemistry, State University of New York at Cortland 1982

Expertise: Environmental Laboratory Data Validation and Quality Assurance

Experience: General Engineering Laboratories, Inc., 2004 to 2012

Organic Data Validation – Semi-Volatile Group

Organic Data Validation according to EPA SW-846, DOE, DODQSM and

NELAC protocols. Raw data review from instrumental calibration through sample

analysis for methodology compliance. Final data report generation and review

including Sample Delivery Group (SDG) case narration with an emphasis on

technical writing required to support client specific data usability. Monitor QA/QC

data records to identify trends for troubleshooting and instrument optimization. Update

and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for current and incoming methods.

Hall Environmental Laboratories, Inc., 2002 to 2003

Quality Assurance Officer

Monitor and document all Quality Control and Quality Assurance aspects of

an environmental laboratory

Blasland Bouck and Lee 2000 to 2002

Project Scientist – Quality Division

Organic Data Validation according to EPA SW-846 protocol

General Engineering Laboratories, Inc., 1997 to 1999

Senior Analyst Liquid Chromatography Division

Prepare and analyze soil and water samples according to EPA SW-846 methods

Generate analytical reports and maintain appropriate QA/QC documents

Method development of new procedures and/or protocols

Galson Corporation, 1992 to 1996

Department Manager (Liquid and Ion Chromatography)

Responsible for operation and maintenance of HPLC and IC instruments

Train and supervise analysts on sample preparations, analytical procedures, report

generation, and QC documentation Perform method development of

Environmental LC procedures according to SW846, EPA600, and Source Testing

protocols. Perform method review and validation of OSHA, NIOSH, and client specific

methods for Industrial Hygiene Air QualityDevelop Standard Operating Procedures

for in-house applications

Bristol-Myers-Squibb, 1989-92

Chemical Analyst

Performed HPLC, and Wet Chemical analyses on Pharmaceutical samples for a

determination of product stability Operated a Zymark Robot for Karl Fisher

Moisture Determination

Nestles Food Corporation, 1987-89

Chemical Analyst

Performed HPLC sugar analysis on Cocoa Flakes and Chocolate formulations

Operated a Differential Scanning Calorimeter for melting point determinations

on Cocoa Butter

Buckbee-Mears, 1985-86

Chemical Specialist

Responsible for Process Control, Chemical Inventory, Reagent Preparation,

and Post-Run Analysis for an In-Line Photo Etching Plant

Fayetteville-Manlius Senior High School, 1984

Chemistry Teacher

Taught Regents Chemistry, General Chemistry, and Physical Science to 11th

and 12th grade students

Presentations: Analysis of Low Molecular Weight Amines Using NITC Derivatization,

American Industrial Hygiene Conference, June 1996, Washington, DC.

Improved Amine Analysis Using HPLC Techniques on Treated Sample Media,

American Industrial Hygiene Conference, June 1995, Kansas City, Missouri.

Aldehyde and Ketone Analysis Using the DNPH Derivative Process, Air and

Waste Management Conference, May 1994, Cincinnati, Ohio

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