Benjamin T. Skanes
Richland,Washington
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a background in radiochemistry at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Strong communicator and detail-oriented team player, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards while fostering collaboration in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering high-quality results while adapting to evolving challenges in laboratory environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Post-Bachelors Research Associate - Separations/Inorganic Chemistry
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
02.2024 - Current
- Performed research for an array of activities involving radiochemistry, separations chemistry, and analytical chemistry
- Performed research and development (R&D) of radioactive isotopes and their progeny (U-235, Th-228, Ra-226) for production of medical isotopes and nuclear fuel cycle development
- Adapted and modified existing procedures, test instructions, and procedural documents for client and project needs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design and execute research experiments
- Executed root cause analyses after an undesirable event or outcome, and implemented Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) plans to mitigate risks to projects and personnel safety
- Conducted work in a Department of Energy (DOE) Category II, non-reactor facility
Quality Control Technician
W.R. Grace And Co.
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Adhered to strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for general operating and testing within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) setting
- Setup, primed, and ran instrumentation with clear audit trails, verified instrument performance and calibrated instrumentation according to required timeframes
- Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes
- Organized and maintained an index for retainer samples and archived testing information per audit trails as required
- Supported QA, QC, Production, and Engineering staff as required
Chemical Technician V
KForce
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to determine modes of failure and potential solutions through physical characterization and experimental testing of fluids under investigation and cassettes
- Created documentation for standard operating procedures (SOPs) of equipment and processes
- Provided technical support and assistance to chemists and engineers
Research Assistant, Materials Discovery Lab
Oregon State University
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Solvothermal synthesis and characterization of metal-organic framework adsorbents for hydrogen storage
- Solid state characterization of metal-organic frameworks performed through thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), UV-Vis spectroscopy, and porosity studies
Chemistry Teaching Assistant
Oregon State University
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Individual and group instruction of lecture material for general chemistry and physical chemistry
- Oversight of general chemistry lab courses to ensure student safety and adherence to lab protocols
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Chemistry
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR03.2022
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General Studies
Portland Community College
Portland, OR01.2018
Skills
- Gamma Energy Analysis (GEA)
- FTIR
- Malvern particle size analyzer
- LabLogic Scan-Ram r-TLC Scanner
- ICP-OES
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- QScint Digital Autoradiography
- HPLC
Accomplishments
Outstanding Performance Award (OPA) - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (04/2025)
In recognition of your outstanding contribution to the Ra-226 Production Project... for efforts in troubleshooting and testing improvements for the Ra-226 separation system.
Timeline
Post-Bachelors Research Associate - Separations/Inorganic Chemistry
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
02.2024 - Current
Quality Control Technician
W.R. Grace And Co.
04.2023 - 01.2024
Chemical Technician V
KForce
04.2022 - 12.2022
Research Assistant, Materials Discovery Lab
Oregon State University
10.2021 - 09.2022
Chemistry Teaching Assistant
Oregon State University
01.2020 - 03.2022
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General Studies
Portland Community College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Chemistry
Oregon State University
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