Food Safety Health
Resume:
FRANK F. PIRAINO
Bismarck, ND 58501
******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Position as Environmental Technician
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin – Superior
Bachelor of Science – Chemistry Major, Biology Minor
Graduated Magna cum laude
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Associate of Applied Science – Environmental Health
Graduated GPA: 3.95
SCHOLARSHIPS: Wisconsin Laboratory Association; UW-Superior Foundation; Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
CERTIFICATIONS: WDHFS: Registered Sanitarian/Environmental Health Specialist; WDHFS: Lead Inspector/Lead Risk Assessor; WDNR: Radon Measurement and Mitigation; WDNR: Certified Soil Tester; WDNR: Water Supply Specialist, WDNR: Wastewater Lab Operator; WDNR: Municipal Water Supply Operator; WDNR: HI-Volume Air Sampler; WDNR: Certified Soil Tester; WDOC: Commercial Pesticide Applicator; WDNR: Citizen Stream Monitor; WDNR: Citizen Lake Monitor.
Specialized Training: Summer Internship as Water Supply Specialist with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conducting water well construction code compliance inspections and groundwater sampling and testing. MATC Senior field experience project with Milwaukee Health Department Bacteriological Lab conducting food safety tests of dairy products and analytical testing of human blood and fecal samples for infectious parasites. Hydrological Technician training as a volunteer with the USGS Hydrological Stations in Madison and Rhinelander, Wisconsin using the Streampro ADCP Velocity Profiler to measure river volume, velocity and depth.
EMPLOYMENT:
Environmental Health Specialist, Sauk County Health Dept, October 2003 to October 2008. Performed state regulated inspections at local resorts, campgrounds, motels and hotels for compliance with state sanitation codes. Collected groundwater samples for testing of bacteria, nitrates and organics plus conducted inspections of well construction and system layout for local Transient, Non-Community Public Water Supply Systems. Investigated a great variety of citizen-generated nuisance complaints of health hazards in private homes, public places and businesses. These included indoor air quality assessments for the presence of mold, determining its presence, collecting air and surface samples for lab analysis, providing consultation for its causes and recommending steps for remediation. IAQ monitoring equipment was also used for investigating complaints of a variety of indoor air contaminants including odors, combustion gases, particulate matter associated with outdoor wood boilers and other nuisance substances from outdoor environmental sources entering homes and buildings generating complaints of adverse health affects to occupants. Conducted lead paint inspections using Niton XRF analyzer, check swabs and dust wipes for lab analysis and consulted with homeowners and tenants to reduce risk of lead paint poisoning to children. Provided consultation to homeowners regarding measurement of radon and mitigation of high levels. Provided consultation and education on a multitude of concerns regarding many aspects of Environmental Health.
Nutritional Food Safety Chemist, Covance, Inc., Madison, WI, April 2016 to present. Responsible for instrumental analysis of acid digested food samples for the common nine nutritional metals by ICP using a Thermo Fisher ICAP 6500 using ITEVA software plus a Perkin Elmer Avio 200 and exporting the results into our laboratory data management NIMS system while paying careful attention to all QC protocols for meeting both employer and client requirements and reporting due dates.
ICP Metals Analyst, Pace Analytical, Billings, MT May 2014 to March 2016. Analysis of soil and water samples for SAR cations, RCRA trace metals and total metals using EPA methods 6010B, EPA 200.7 for analysis with an ICAP 6500 ICP-AES. Digestion methods 3010A, 3050B and Soil Agronomy. Consistently meeting demanding report deadlines on time in a high volume, high productivity lab using approved SOP’s. Data reporting using LimsLink and Epic Pro software. Following a very stringent policy of documenting all standard QC preparation including calibration standards, IDL’s MDL’s, IEC’s and LDR’s. Establishing a daily torch cleaning, alignment and autopeak prior to analysis.
ICP Metals Chemist at Wyoming Analytical Laboratories, Laramie,
Wyoming; April, 2010 to March, 2014. Trace Metals analysis of wide spectrum
inorganic analytes particular to coal, water, wastewater and soil samples
submitted for compliance with industrial regulation limits by EPA Methods
SW846-6020 for trace metals by ICP-MS and SW846-6010 for potability
nutrients by ICP-OES. Both analytical systems supplied by Thermo Scientific
Corporation. Prepare standards and all required QC samples for calibration
curve according to EPA quality control methods 602OA FOR ICP-MS and
601OC FOR ICP-OES. Prepare method detection limits and table of LCS results
along with control limits for each parameter. Maintain accurate records of all
results for review by QA/QC officer in compliance with EPA and state of
Wyoming regulations. Maintain routine maintenance and troubleshooting of
both instruments for reliable and continuous usage. Able to meet strict report
deadlines for short turnaround times and next day rush samples in a high
volume, large sample inventory capacity.
Lab Technician, Merrick's Inc., Union Center, WI, March, 2009 to December 2009. Testing animal feed products for a wide variety of chemical, biological and physical properties. Tests routinely performed include protein, fat, fiber, ash/alkalinity, % moisture and solids, pH, particle size, immiscibility, color, texture, salmonella, standard plate count, coliform, E coli, yeast and mold. Scientific instrumentation used for analytical testing consists of Elementar Rapid N Gas Chromatograph, Foss NIR, Waters HPLC, Perten IR, Omnimark Mark 3 Moisture Meter, Labconco Fiber Digester, Fisher Scientific Isotemp Vacuum Oven, Mojonnier Tester for fat extractions, Fisher Autoclave and Thermolyne 4800 Muffle Furnace. All data recorded on report sheets and entered into lab database.
Environmental Analyst at CT Laboratories, Baraboo, WI, September 1999 to March 2003. Tested wastewater samples from regional agribusiness and industrial facilities for state compliance monitoring of BOD, pH, nitrates, phosphates and ammonia. Tested soil samples for moisture and organic matter content. Completed quarterly certification requirements by testing of EPA standard blinds... Tested industrial and soil samples for flashpoint determinations. Operated BOD analyzer software, pH meter, Latchet ion analyzer, TKN digester, flashpoint tester.
Environmental Chemist at Olin Corporation Environmental Lab, Badger Army Ammunition Plant, Baraboo, WI, March 1994 to August 1999. Analysis of groundwater monitoring well water samples for compliance with state regulated standards for contaminants. Parameters included pH, nitrates, turbidity, phosphates, TKN, COD, alkalinity, total hardness, boron and solids. Weekly testing of onsite wastewater effluent for BOD, pH, COD, solids, nitrates, phosphates, ammonia and TKN. Tested onsite soil samples for nutrient content reported to USDA Dairy Forage Research Center . Maintained state certification for all parameters by completing quarterly testing of EPA blind standards. Operated and maintained UV/VIS spectrophotometer, turbidimeter, TKN digester, pH and conductivity meters, D.O meter. Assisted senior chemist with sample preparation, digestion and analysis of metals on Flame AA plus extraction and analysis of organics on GC/MS. Managed storage of hazardous waste for compliance with RCRA regulations.
Environmental lab technician at US EPA LAB in Duluth, MN, May 1990-Dec 1993. Assisted senior chemists with analysis of environmental samples for metals on Flame AA and nutrients, phosphorous, nitrogen and ammonia on Latchet ion analyzer. Prepared reagents and standards for analysis. Entered results on spreadsheets for review by staff scientists for inclusion in environmental research papers.
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