Leslie Y. Hingle

New Orleans, La

504-***-**** ad1l14@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Dedicated, determined, and dependable analytical chemist with advanced experience in a chemical laboratory setting, specializing in gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. Member of the Quality Control Task Force, Employee Engagement Committee, and Book Master Team which guides me to implement and enforce good laboratory safety and protocols to technicians to adhere to in elevating the importance of quality measures in preparing samples for testing and analyzation. Promoted to senior laboratory technician and soon after, an analyst for achieving set goals of the department and for promoting and supporting company culture. Strong and efficient laboratory operations professional who can multitask while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. Knowledgeable of basic chemistry principles, chemical and statistical analysis techniques, and use of lab processing.

EDUCATION

University of New Orleans, New Orleans

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

●Proficient in Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel/Power Point/eLIMS (business application)

●Possess strong conflict resolution skills, analytical problem solving, and critical thinking skills

●Proficient with laboratory terminology, detailed documentation practices, and advanced laboratory practice.

●Strong computer skills: Ability to develop proficiency with a variety of operating systems and business applications.

●Strong work ethic, excellent written and communication skills, and the ability to work as a project leader, as well as independently.

●Skilled in managing and coordinating multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional and production environment.

●Ability to troubleshoot to find quick resolution, with excellent follow through skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Analyst: Eurofins Central Analytical Lab 09/2020-Current

●Process various raw material samples daily in accordance with SOP and quality control for analytical testing while meeting TAT requirements for sample workflow and ease of production

●Prepare standards, stock solutions, and reagents safely and qualitatively for analytical testing

●Assists method development team, department manager, analysts, and lab techs to suggest improvements to existing analytical methods, when needed

●Maintain a clean and well-organized workspace according to LEAN practices

●Maintain accuracy of standard logbook for quality control, traceability, and internal/external audits

●Perform routine procedures and calculations crucial to quality controls

●Provide technical data regarding customer inquiries when needed and communicate quality issues to Lab Manager

●Provide routine and not-routine test runs on samples, and record and analyze chemical and physical tests results in batch reports with chromatograms and quality control charts

●Operate various lab test equipment, assist in maintaining the laboratory in proper order by supporting and participating in ongoing laboratory improvement initiatives, equipment maintenance, and ordering supplies and perform housekeeping, including washing glassware and sample disposal

Equipment/Instrument used

oAnalytical and top loading balances

opH meters, centrifugation, sonicator, vortexer

oRapid-Vap and ExcelVap (Vacuum & N2 Evaporation System)

oGas tight syringes and mechanical pipettes

oHeating block (Reacti Therm III evaporator)

oSPE manifold

oPlatform and Wrist action Shaker

oGilson Automated SPE System

oGas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

o Headspace and 2ml liquid injection

oORTEC Gamma-Ray Radionuclides

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Analytical Chemist: Valero Oil Refinery 01/2020 – 09/2020

●Performed daily calibration of routinely used instruments

●Created standards as needed for quality testing of samples

●Responsible for entering trending data in LIMS

●Conducted analytical testing on a variety of oil/gas and environmental samples which included:

Equipment/Instruments used

oHardness, pH analysis, and Phosphates Content in Wastewater

oHydrocarbon/water sample for CloraT analysis

oSoluble/non-soluble Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Ammonia by Hach

oSulfide (H2S) Content in Wastewater (visual)

oSafely handled high pressure gas cylinders to prevent H2S exposure and static charges

oMetals in Wastewater by ICP analysis

oNACE Corrosion, Trace C7 Insolubles in Heavy Gas/Oil

oLow Level and Total Nitrogen by COSA

oOxidation Stability and Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Fuels

oDiamond Green Diesel: Moisture and Volatile Matter, Free Fatty Acid, Insoluble Impurities, Alkalinity, Oil and Grease

oPercent Oil Content, Total and Non-volatile Suspended Solids

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