Environmental Scientist/Chemist

Jacquelyn Luta

**** ********* *****, ***. ****

Folsom, CA 95630

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

EXPERIENCE:

April 2010-April 2011 - Project Manager, Air Toxics Ltd., Folsom, CA

• Performed all project liaison functions between the client and the laboratory

• Managed projects from start to end including proposal preparation, quoting, contract execution, project set-up, project execution, technical advice, and account management

• Advised consultants/field crews on air sampling protocols and analysis methodology

2003-2007 - Environmental Chemist, ERM-West, Walnut Creek, CA

• Performed laboratory data validation to assure quality assurance and regulatory compliance

• Produced data validation reports, quality assurance plans, quality control summary reports, statements of work, and guidelines for the assessment of laboratory data

• Produced QA/QC guidance for field sampling plans

• Project management

• Provided oversight of contracted project laboratories

• Performed laboratory audits

• Conducted chemical research for expected site contaminants

• Advised ERM west division staff in chemical matters, laboratory QA, and validation criteria

• Responded to client proposals and cost estimate requests

2000-2002 - Quality Assurance Project Quality Associate II, Genentech, South San Francisco, CA

• Coordinated, investigated, and reported findings of product quality investigations for clinical products according to GMP and FDA regulations

• Compiled and tracked trending reports and periodic summary reports on product quality findings

• Maintained product investigation database

• Provided assistance with client inquiries regarding stability, storage, and support of marketed products

1995-2000 - Chemistry Team Leader/Chemist, Tetra Tech EM Inc., San Francisco, CA

• Developed QA compliance documents for the evaluation of data performed by TtEMI chemists and data validation contractors

• Organized and conducted monthly meetings with TtEMI chemists and held meetings with field personnel and laboratory representatives

• Procured laboratories and data validation subcontractors

• Produced data validation reports, quality assurance plans, quality control summary reports, field sampling plans, and statements of work for laboratories and data validation contractors

• Performed technical review and validation of laboratory-generated data to assure quality assurance and regulatory compliance

• Coordinated and performed oversight of contracted laboratories and conducted laboratory audits

• Performed field sampling and on-site analysis

1993-1995 - Data Validation Chemist, ICF Kaiser, San Francisco, CA

• Validated environmental data for Federal projects using EPA Functional Guidelines, wrote validation reports, and reviewed laboratory analysis, reports, and documentation for compliance with Federal regulations

1988-1993 - Lead Inorganic Chemist, Parsons-Engineering Science, Berkeley, CA

• Analyzed environmental samples for metals under EPA guidelines

• Supervised and coordinated sample preparation staff and metals/inorganics group

• Generated and performed reviews of analytical data reports and maintained document control for the metals analytical group

EDUCATION:

• 1999 – B.S. Environmental/Physical Science, California State University (East Bay), Hayward, CA

• 1984-1987 – Chemistry Major, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

• 1983 – A.S. Chemistry, Delta College, University Center, MI

Contact this candidate