Regulatory Compliance Hazardous Waste

Issah Seidu

Boise, ID 734-***-**** **********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Detail-oriented chemistry professional with expertise in hazardous waste management, chemical inventory control, and laboratory safety compliance. Adept at characterizing, handling, and disposing of hazardous materials while ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong ability to develop and implement effective lab safety protocols, conduct risk assessments, and interact with faculty, staff, and students to provide safety training and support.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Chemistry Eastern Michigan University Apr 2025 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Nov 2021

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Hazardous Waste Management: RCRA compliance, waste characterization, handling, and disposal

• Laboratory & Equipment Maintenance: Chemical inventory control, safety audits, SOP development

• Regulatory Compliance: OSHA, MI-OSHA, EPA standards, risk assessment & corrective actions

• Safety Program Development: Lab safety training, emergency response, technical documentation

• Communication & Collaboration: Presentations, technical writing, faculty & student engagement

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research & Graduate Assistant Eastern Michigan University Aug 2023 – Apr 2025

• Assisted in hazardous waste disposal following OSHA and MI-OSHA regulations

• Maintained comprehensive chemical inventory and safety data sheets to ensure compliance

• Conducted lab safety assessments, identified safety concerns, and recommended corrective actions

• Developed written procedures for research activities involving hazardous materials

• Delivered training to students and staff on laboratory safety practices and regulatory compliance

Production Chemist Marisca Pharmacy Company Limited Oct 2021 – Jul 2023

• Oversaw hazardous material handling in pharmaceutical production, ensuring proper storage and disposal

• Developed and implemented laboratory safety protocols, reducing workplace hazards by 30%

• Conducted routine safety assessments, enforced PPE usage, and maintained compliance with safety regulations

• Managed chemical inventory to prevent cross-contamination and ensure efficient procurement

Research Assistant Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Jun 2019 – Oct 2021

• Conducted hazardous material research, ensuring safe handling and proper disposal of chemicals

• Assisted in water analysis research, maintaining regulatory compliance and safety documentation

• Prepared technical reports and risk assessments related to hazardous chemical processes

INSTRUMENTATION & SOFTWARE

• Analytical Instruments: HPLC, GC, NMR, UV-Vis, Rotary Evaporator, Mass Spectrometry

• Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), GraphPad Prism, ChemDraw, SciFinder

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