David W. Cody

910-***-**** *** California Ave Apt A

adg5qy@r.postjobfree.com Port Allen, LA 70767

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

** *****’ experience in analysis of environmental analytical chemistry using SW-846 EPA methodologies for DOD/DOE projects, as well as CLP protocols, while producing legally defensible data; with adherence to quality control requirements following data quality objectives specified in client contracts.

20+ years’ experience managing the analysis of environmental analytical chemistry methods including volatiles, semivolatiles, wet chemistry and metals at group leader level or above

Designed, constructed, tested and supervised TO-14/15 air canister analysis laboratory.

Supervised adherence of sample analysis plans required by Army Corps, DOD, DOE, AFCEE and Navy contracts analysis by GCMS.

Generated revenue in excess of target goals within budget constraints for.

Increased the efficiency of the flow of data from analysis to report generation by incorporating advances in technology.

Trusted with oversight of client and staff relationships, databases, contracts and budgets.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

2015 – present Method Development Chemist

Semivolatile, Volatile, Metals Chemistry Groups

American Radiation Services, Port Allen, LA

Set up and maintenance of Perkin Elmer Clarus SQ8T GC/MS with Teledyne Tekmar Atomx purge&trap in the analysis of soil and water samples for volatile organics by method 8260B.

Set up and maintenance of Perkin Elmer Clarus 600T GC/MS with Teledyne Tekmar Atomx purge&trap in the analysis of soil and water samples for volatile organics by method 8260B.

Set up and maintenance of Agilent 5977B MSD with 7890B GC in the analysis of soil and water samples for semi-volatile organics using method 8270D.

Set up and maintenance of Agilent 5975C Inert XL MSD with 7890A GC in the analysis of water samples for semi-volatile organics using method 625.

Set up and maintenance of Agilent 6890 GC ECD in the analysis of PCB’s by method 8082.

Set up and maintenance of Agilent 6890 GC with FID for DRO.

Successfully passed Performance Samples for LA certification in the analysis of volatile GC/MS 8260B, semi-volatile GC/MS 8270D, and GC ECD method 8082.

2009-2015 Senior Project Chemist

Drinking Water/Waste Water Analysis for NCDNR

Environmental Chemists Inc. Wilmington, NC

Maximized the maintenance, analysis, and review of semivolatile organics

Coordinated Varian Ion Trap GC/MS/MS, Thermo Trace GC FID, Varian ECD GC, and Shimadzu HPLC instrumentation

Monitored SW-846 based methods such as 625, 8270D, 525, 504, 515, 531, 508, 8081, 8082, 8151, DRO, 8015, and MA EPH methods

Ensured current NELAC/GLP practices

Launched new HPLC in the analysis of carbates and drinking water

2003 – 2009 Senior GC/MS Chemist

Organic Analysis for SOM 01.2

Shealy Environmental Services, Inc. Columbia, SC

Implemented the maintenance, analysis, and review of semivolatile organics

Operated Agilent 6890 GCs with 5973/5975 mass spectrometers

Maintained current SW-846, 625, and SOM 01.2 methods

2001 – 2002 Data Validator

Data Validation for Army Corps, DOD, DOE, ASCEE and Navy Contracts

The Shaw Group, Knoxville, TN

Coordinated the validation and qualification of laboratory produced results using Current EPA guidelines

Communicated corrective actions with contract laboratories

Collaborated to ensure proper resolution of contract requirements

GC/MS Group Leader; Army Corps, DOD, DOE, ASCEE and Navy Contracts Analysis; TestAmerica, Knoxville, TN (1991 – 2001)

Facilitated overall management, analysis and data review of volatile and semivolatile organics

Established all laboratory certifications in current SW-846 methods

Orchestrated proper training of junior analyst in the operation and maintenance of Agilent and Varian GC/MS systems

EDUCATION:

BS in Chemistry from Western Carolina University 1989 (GPA 3.16)

TRAINING/COMPUTER SKILLS:

40-Hr Hazwoper, 8-Hr Refresher, MassHunter

Target, ChemStation, MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint

HOBBIES:

Golf, Fishing, Spending time with my family, Reading Sci-Fi, Cooking

References available upon request

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