Analytical Chemist

Summary

A dependable, detailed-oriented chemist with extensive experience on various types of analytical equipment; with an emphasis on Mass Spectrometry. Provided technical support to R & D, sales and marketing groups. Developed analytical methods, trained technical personnel, familiar with GLP practices. Performed analytical equipment repairs and maintained analytical instrumentation.

Analytical Instrumentation

AA, GC\MS, GC (FID, TCD, ECD), FTIR, GC\FTIR, UV/VIS, Viscometer, KF,

ICP-AES, Leco Sulfur Analyzer, Ion Chromatography, TGA

Experience

D.A. STUART COMPANY

Warrenville, Illinois

2003 - 2009 Analytical Chemist

Provided analytical support for marketing, sales and R & D groups. Maintained and troubleshot GC/MS and Ion chromatography and associated methods. Performed competitive analysis. Analyzed raw materials from new and existing sources to determine whether they meet customer needs. Monitored quality of customer products. Investigated and determined causes of customer product issues

SAFETY-KLEEN CORPORATION

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

1991 - 2003 Technical Support Chemist

Provided technical information to customers and sales staff regarding Safety-Kleen products and services. Assisted Safety-Kleen sales staff with Health and Safety, EPA, and DOT concerns. Acted as single contact point for Safety-Kleen sales staff regarding technical questions and sample profiling.

Organic Group Chemist III

Lead Chemist responsible for the daily functions of the GC/MS laboratory. Trained and assisted other GC/MS analysis with spectral identification. Identified “unknown” compounds by spectral interpretation and GC/FTIR analysis. Performed GC/MS analysis to identify volatile and semi-volatile chemical compounds in customer waste streams using mass spectral database while adhering to SOP and GLP guidelines. Provided technical support to other analytical groups. Coordinated GC/MS sample workload with other group chemists and technicians. Maintained and troubleshot mass spectrometers and associated analytical software. Performed equipment repairs, saving the company thousands of dollars annually on service contracts.

Organic Group Chemist II

Identified volatile and semi-volatile chemical compounds in customer waste streams by GC/MS analysis. Maintained and troubleshot all mass spectrometers and associated software for the Organic Group. Provided training for new analyst.

Organic Group Chemist I

Supervised organic laboratory technicians and reviewed analytical data. Prepped and analyzed waste samples for halogenated volatile organic compounds. Identified volatile and semi-volatile compounds in waste streams by GC/MS analysis.

Laboratory Technician

Prepped samples for volatile organic compounds (VOC) and PCB analysis. Performed VOC analysis based on EPA method 8000/3820. Held responsible for halogenated Volatile Organic Compound analysis (HVOC) based on EPA method SW-846/8010

Additional Experience

LAKE RIVER CORPORATION, Forest View, Illinois, Senior Laboratory Technician, 1988 – 1991. Performed quality assurance analysis, trained technicians, and completed various assigned projects. Technician, 1988-1989. Conducted quality assurance testing of bulk industrial chemicals utilizing GC, FTIR, UV/VIS and wet chemistry analysis.

Education

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois

B.S. Biological Sciences, 1988

Training

Interpretation of Mass Spectra (Americans Society for Mass Spectrometry), 1994

Chemstation Macros (Agilent Technologies), 1999

Advanced Interpretation of Mass Spectra (Agilent Technologies), 2000

Basic Liquid Chromatography (Chicago Chromatography Discussion Group), 2002

Introduction to Chromeleon Software (Dionex), 2004

FTIR of Polymers-Pitfalls in Interpretation of Complex Systems (Pitteon short Course), 2007

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