Quality Control Electrical

Jennifer L. Riley

**** **** ***?Sacramento, CA **827? (916)369-

7176?********.*******@*****.***

Highly talented and experienced Chemist with extensive background in Water

Analysis

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

* Experienced environmental chemist with 14 years of experience in an

environmental laboratory setting and a Bachelor of Arts degree in

biological sciences.

* Excellent laboratory skills with commendable performance

conducting/analyzing water and soil samples and resolving complex

instrument problems.

* Precise, dependable, hardworking, and focused on the timely,

credible completion of all laboratory work. Work well under high demand

and time constraints in a high-volume environment.

*Proficient in MS Office and LIMs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate Research Chemist

San Jose State University Research Foundation/CA DFG

February 2006-August 2012

*Prepared and analyzed water and soil samples on laboratory

instruments such as Dionex Ion Chromatograph Lachat Flow Injection

Analyzer, and Genesys 10S Spectrophotometer. Tests included but not

limited to TKN, orthophosphate, nitrate/nitrite, total phosphate, and

chlorophyll a.

*Also performed analysis for various other inorganic parameters such

as ammonia by probe, pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity, and

solids.

*Handled and disposed of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes from

laboratory instruments and sample storage.

*Reviewed data and generated reports for SWAMP and the CA Dept. of

Fish and Game.

*Obtained product information and maintained inventory for the

laboratory.

Chemist

Sequoia Analytical/Test America, Sacramento CA

August 2004-January 2006

*Prepared and analyzed water and soil samples for various wet

chemistry tests including ammonia by probe, pH, total phosphate,

electrical conductivity, and Biological Oxygen Demand.

*Reviewed and reported data using LIMS, MS Word, and MS Excel.

QA/QC Officer

Sparger Technology, Sacramento CA

May 2001-May 2004

*Served as first point of contact for clients delivering samples or

visiting the office for other business related reasons.

*Received and logged in samples into LIMS, and checked all samples

according to the chain of custody.

* Compiled laboratory results into reports using MS Excel/Word and

delivered to clients via email or mail.

*Conducted Biological Oxygen Demand and microbiological analysis on

samples. Microbiological methods include SM 9221B, D & E using IDEXX

Colilert 18 & Quanti-Tray 2000. Developed and revised Quality

Assurance Project Plan.

Jennifer L. Riley

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Associate Chemist

Weidmann-ACTI, Inc., Sacramento CA

April 1998-May 2001

*Prepared high sample volume of transformer oils for PCB analysis on

gas chromatograph according to EPA methods 8081A & 8082.

*Determined general quality of electrical transformer oil according

to ASTM methodology using a dielectric tester, interfacial

tensiometer, Karl Fischer titration, specific gravity, power factor

analyzer, and other laboratory equipment.

*Maintained, calibrated, and documented laboratory equipment.

Handled and disposed of waste materials.

OVERALL KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

* Credited with the development and method validation of a new

procedure for total phosphate using Lachat FIA.

* Credited with method improvements of the TKN digestion procedure and

analysis on a Lachat FIA and Chlorophyll a analysis on UV/Vis

Spectrophotometer.

* Ensured test result accuracy before recording/reporting results

using quality control and compliance guidelines established by

the EPA and clientele requirements.

* Demonstrated ability to install, calibrate, maintain, and

troubleshoot current and new instruments.

EDUCATION

Folsom Lake Community College Folsom, CA

June 2012-Current

Waste Water Management Certificate Program (GPA 4.00)

*Introduction to Water, Waste Water, and Recycled Water

Management (Completed)

*Science for Water and Waste Water Operators

(Completed) *Waste Water Collection Systems

Operation and Maintenance (Completed)

California State University Sacramento

August 1991-December 1996

Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences (GPA 3.04)

*Member of Golden Key National Honor Society

Solano Community College Suisun City, CA

August 1989-July 1991

General Education (GPA 3.40)

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