Chemist II, environmental scientist

Allison Wamness

Relocating to Tampa in June **** **************@*****.*** 339-***-****

Professional Experience

AECOM, Chelmsford, MA, 12/2021-Present

Chemist II

Perform stage two environmental data validation of PAHs, metals, wet chemistry, methane, and VOC/SVOC.

Well versed in EPA and DOD functional guidelines.

Contributed to the creation of quality assurance project plans (QAPP).

Battelle, Norwell, MA, 02/2020 – 12/2021

Environmental Chemist

Coordinate and preform extractions of Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PAHs, and PCBs from environmental matrices.

Developed and standardized quality control testing of neat materials used during extractions, and overall decreasing efficiency interferences.

Modified and adapted PFAS SOPs following DOD ELAP and NELAP regulations, to improve extraction efficiency and decrease extraction costs.

Prepare in house extraction spiking solutions, calibration curves, and stocks.

Familiar with the operation of GPC, HPLC, and LSMS analysis instruments.

National Park Service at Cape Cod National Seashore, 06/2019 – 08/2019

Aquatic Ecology Intern

Contributed to the planning and execution of water quality and wetland restoration projects on Cape Cod National Seashore. This included the Estuarine Nutrient Enrichment Project, East Harbor Water Quality Project, and the Herring River Restoration Project.

Completed field work for long term monitoring efforts of the national seashores’ kettle ponds and tidal restoration sites.

Managed and organized data collection from each project and input all data from the listed projects into Microsoft Access.

Education

University of Massachusetts Boston, 12/31/2019

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Cum Laude Honors

Technical and Lab Skills

Pipette trained

Balance trained

Light microscopy trained

ARCGIS familiarity

R-Studio familiarity

Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Proficient with LIMs

Research Experience

University of Massachusetts Boston, 01/2019 – 06/2019

Independent Study: Size and Distribution of Microfibers in Hingham Bay, Boston Harbor

Independently analyzed the physical qualities of microfibers found within Hingham Bay, Boston Harbor to quantify the qualities of microfibers present coastal waters.

University of Massachusetts Boston, 09/2018- 12/2018

Independent Study: Microfiber Abundance and Mortality Rates of Crassostrea virginica

Investigated the mortality rate of Eastern Oyster larvae that are environmentally exposed to varying concentrations of microfibers.

Certifications

Cosmetology License, 10/2014

SSI Open Water SCUBA Diver, 05/2019

OSHA 10-hour Occupational Safety and Health, 02/27/2014

Community Involvement

Charles River Watershed Association, Weston, MA, 08/2018 – Present

Water sampling volunteer

Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Scituate, MA, 06/2016 – 08/2020

Seasonal volunteer

University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, 07/2018 – 12/2019

Laboratory Technician

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