Caroline Chandler
Summary
Laboratory analyst with GC/MS experience and a background in analytical testing across multiple lab environments. Brings strong attention to detail, familiarity with chemical analysis techniques, and a commitment to accuracy, safety, and quality standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
GC/MS Analyst
ALS Environmental Laboratory
Cincinnati, Ohio
05.2024 - Current
- Analyzed soil, water, and TCLP samples for volatile organic compounds in accordance with EPA Method 8260 (GC/MS).
- Analyzed soil and water samples for gasoline range organics in accordance with EPA Method 8015 (GC)
- Prepared detailed reports on analytical findings for internal review.
- Conducted quality control checks on analytical equipment and processes.
- Performed routine instrument maintenance
- Reviewed and updated SOPs
Optometric technician
Dr. Anna Hopkins and Associates
05.2019 - 06.2024
- Performed pre-testing on patients
- Scheduled appointments and answered phones
- Trained patients to safely insert and remove contact lenses
Asbestos PLM analyst
Sanair Technologies Laboratory
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Used a stereo microscope and polarized light microscope to identify and quantify asbestos minerals in bulk field samples
- Used a polarized light microscope to observe optical properties of asbestos fibers
- Performed quality control checks
- Logged samples received from clients
Optometric technician
Opticare Vision Center
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Performed pre-testing on patients
- Performed retinal imaging and OCT scans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Cincinnati
12 2023
Skills
- GC/MS analysis
- Quality control
- Data analysis
- SOP development
- Analytical reporting
- Sample logging
- Time management
- MS Excel
- Effective communication
- Limited experience with XRF (2019)
Published Abstracts Presentations
- Microfossils of the Lance Formation bonebed 5-2017 site, eastern Wyoming, Poster, 127th Annual Meeting of the Ohio Academy of Science, Bowling Green State University, 05/17
- Lance Formation bone beds 5-2017 & 1-2018 sites microfossil analyses, eastern Wyoming, Presentation, 8th Annual International Student Research Symposium, University of Zagreb
References
- Matthew Daigneault, Manager at Sanair Technologies Laboratory, 207-229-8435
- Alicia Paul, Manager at Dr. Anna Hopkins and Associates, 513-371-9226
Timeline
GC/MS Analyst
ALS Environmental Laboratory
05.2024 - Current
Asbestos PLM analyst
Sanair Technologies Laboratory
03.2022 - 10.2023
Optometric technician
Dr. Anna Hopkins and Associates
05.2019 - 06.2024
Optometric technician
Opticare Vision Center
06.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Cincinnati