Megan Hunter
MI
Summary
Chemist with 8 years of experience in laboratory operations and regulatory compliance, specializing in water treatment and analytical methodologies. Proven expertise in report preparation, data evaluation, and lab management. Committed to fostering teamwork and driving innovation while ensuring adherence to industry standards and environmental regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemist 3, Operations Laboratory
Great Lakes Water Authority
Detroit, MI
05.2018 - Current
- Constructed projected budgets for purchase order requisitions, securing accurate forecasting of laboratory supply requirements.
- Compile and authorize monthly operating report confirming compliance of all water treatment processes with EGLE standards.
- Uphold NPDES permit regulation compliance alongside producing and evaluating daily reports.
- Enhanced sample collection log to secure collection of all EGLE compliance samples, achieving marked decline in missed samples and considerable reduction in noncompliance fines
- Participated in on-boarding processes, team training, member management
- Facilitate full laboratory compliance through systematic quarterly audits in accordance with EGLE standards and regulations.
- Conduct chemical, microbiological, toxicological, and physical analyses of water instrument operation, calibration, maintenance checks, quality control, and quality assurance.
- Engaged actively in lab safety meetings, fostering proactive safety measures and elevating team awareness of operational protocols.
Co-op, Central Laboratory, Engineering Support
DTE Energy
Detroit, MI
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Utilized laboratory equipment to conduct analyses on lubrication, soil, cable, and Investment Recovery oil samples in PCB and Lubrication laboratories.
- Managed instrument calibration, preventive maintenance, & troubleshooting resulting in time saving techniques
- Maintained secure laboratory conditions ensuring adherence to environmental regulations for hazardous materials
- Reduced laboratory discrepancies through development and organization of PCB Quality Assurance documentation
- Timely updates to documents, hard copy and digital, to ensure precise processing chain and proactive monitoring of samples
- Delivered several presentations showcasing process enhancements & optimizing training methods
Education
Bachelor - Biological Sciences
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2018
Skills
- Lab Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Report Preparation
- Team training
- Quality control
- Inventory Purchasing
Certification
- F-1 Complete Treatment Certification
- S-3 Distribution Treatment Certification
- Operator D Municipal Wastewater Certification
- Back-Up Operator in Charge
Timeline
Chemist 3, Operations Laboratory
Great Lakes Water Authority
05.2018 - Current
Co-op, Central Laboratory, Engineering Support
DTE Energy
08.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor - Biological Sciences
Wayne State University