Scientist 1

NAMRATA UPADHYAY

Hoffman Estates, IL *****

Cell: - (224) –595-8421

**********@*****.***

EDUCATION DETAILS:-

Bachelor of Science in Biology and Minor in Chemistry 2008

University of Illinois at Chicago.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:-

Matrix Science, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (January 2022 - Current)

Microbiologist:

All aspects of routine and non routine microbiological testing of food and environmental samples.

Testing and Identifying pathogens, bacteria, yeast, molds and other organisms in variety of foods.

Performing cultural confirmations for pathogens

Working with PCR and ELISA instrumentation

Helping with method verification and or controlled documents when assigned.

Trouble shooting any complains and follow up with correcting action.

Pace Analytical, Huntersville, NC (2011-2020)

QA Analyst/Scientist 1: September 2018-November 2020

Generating Data Packages for Clients using VAL PAK system along with Excel.

Lab Safety Officer

Calibrating Lab Support Equipment

Participating in internal raw data audits

GC-MS Analyst, June 2012 to 2013, August 2017-August 2018

Analyzed water/soil samples for Diesel Range Organics and Extractable Petroleum Products

Analyzed water/soil samples for Pest/PCB by 8081/8082 method

Interpreted chromatograms and organized corresponding data

Prepared calibration standards and completed associated paperwork

Calibrated GC instruments and performed routine maintenance

Responsible for adhering to EPA regulations and active SOPs

Volatile Lab Technician/Analyst, 2014 – May 2017

Maintained the waste disposal process

Review and validated data

Maintained lab inventory/logbooks/paperwork

Prepared SIM and TCLP samples utilizing extraction vessels

Prepared calibration standards and completed associated paperwork

Prepared sample dilutions for instruments

Responsible for adhering to EPA regulations and active SOPs

GC/MS Analyst, June 2013 to 2014

Analyzed water samples for VOCs lists by 8260/6200 methods

Interpreted chromatograms and organized corresponding data

Prepared calibration standards and completed associated paperwork

Calibrated GC/MS instruments and performed routine maintenance

Responsible for adhering to EPA regulations and active SOPs

Participated in method development for newly installed instruments

Organic Prep Analyst, June 2011 to 2012

Extracting various types of waters and soil samples according to EPA methods

Worked on vialing various types of concentrated sample extractions

Prepare reports on tested waters and soils such as PCB, diesel, semi-volatile etc.

Posting and validating various testing results.

Member of safety committee meetings.

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