Quality Assurance Control
Resume:
Daniel B. Beacham
Charlotte, NC 28262
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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