Daniel R. Letendre
Derry,USA
Summary
Laboratory professional equipped to lead and optimize lab operations. Skilled in advanced analytical techniques and quality control, ensuring precise results. Strong focus on team collaboration and achievement of operational goals. Known for adaptability and reliability, ensuring seamless workflow in dynamic environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Organics and PFAS Laboratory Manager
Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Testing Northeast, LLC.
09.2025 - Current
- Managed laboratory operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality control protocols.
- Supervised team performance, providing mentorship and training to enhance skillsets and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to streamline testing processes and improve accuracy.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and optimize laboratory workflows.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for operational enhancements that increased productivity.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing process improvements.
- Established relationships with external vendors to negotiate better pricing on lab supplies without compromising quality or availability.
PFAS Laboratory Manager
Granite State Analytical Services LLC.
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Led laboratory operations to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Managed scheduling and workflow to optimize resource allocation and efficiency.
- Supervised staff training programs to enhance technical skills and laboratory practices.
- Implemented quality control measures to improve accuracy of test results and analyses.
PFAS Department Supervisor
Pace Analytical Services
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitor PFAS extraction methods via various EPA drinking water, groundwater and soil methods
- Directly involved in research and/or method development when new methods are made available
- Drives client satisfaction and revenue through tedious prioritization and workflow optimization
- Record historical data for proper procedures with reoccurring projects
- Participate in lab wide or network wide meetings to unify lab standards and foster efficiency
- Supervises staff in a single department or function including hiring, training, evaluating performance, providing compensation recommendations, and performance management.
- Ensures the accuracy of tests and operational databases, reports, and related details through audits, queries, and operational reviews; works with teams to resolve discrepancies
- PFAS Department Supervisor, January 2023 – Present
PFAS Department Lead Scientist/Scientist 2
Pace Analytical Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated understanding of utilizing PFAS extraction methods via various EPA drinking water, groundwater and soil methods
- Executed extraction and analysis based on due dates and client priority
- Evaluated internal or external issues with LC stack and/or Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
- Collaborated with PFAS team to maximize data output
- Analyzed client samples post extraction via EPA method analysis on Agilent LC/MS systems
- PFAS Department Lead Scientist/Scientist 2, January 2022 – January 2023
Metals Department Scientist 1
Pace Analytical Services
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared/Digested several matrices of samples for analyses
- Stocked various materials, acids, and reagents when emptied during digestion of samples
- Analyzed the Mercury content of samples through mass spectrophotometry using specific methods set by the EPA
- Maintained logbook and records with up to date standards, calibrations, and preservations
- Prepared lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas
- Metals Department Scientist 1, April 2021 – January 2022
Metals Department - Lab Technician
Pace Analytical Services
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Documented associated information with digestion of samples
- Supported analytical testing process using standard lab support knowledge in the collection and review of conditions, including preserving samples, completing sample preparation, documenting and communicating results
- Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions
- Assisted in the review and implementation of lab support policies, practices and programs to meet organizational, operations and management needs while simultaneously aligning with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Metals Department - Lab Technician, April 2021 - September 2021
Education
Masters - Molecular and Cell Biology
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry, Psychology
Western New England University
Springfield, Massachusetts12.2019
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient with Laboratory LIMS Systems
- Agilent Masshunter Acquisition
- Agilent Quantitative Analysis
- Agilent OpenLab CDS
- Procedure and Data Management
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Equipment Management and Supervision
Academic/Volunteer Research
- Cell Immunity on a Plant Based Model, Western New England University, 2019-08-01, 2019-12-01
- Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI), Brookhaven National Laboratory, 2019-06-01, 2019-08-01
- Tetrahymena Pyriformis Gene Coding, Western New England University, 2019-01-01, 2019-05-01
- Volunteer: Baystate Placental Repository Project, Baystate Medical Center, 2019-05-01, 2019-10-01
- Volunteer: Ocean Acidification Project, NOAA Fisheries, Northeast Fisheries Science Center, 2019-03-01
Timeline
Organics and PFAS Laboratory Manager
Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Testing Northeast, LLC.
09.2025 - Current
PFAS Laboratory Manager
Granite State Analytical Services LLC.
08.2023 - 09.2025
PFAS Department Supervisor
Pace Analytical Services
01.2023 - 08.2023
PFAS Department Lead Scientist/Scientist 2
Pace Analytical Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
Metals Department Scientist 1
Pace Analytical Services
09.2021 - 01.2022
Metals Department - Lab Technician
Pace Analytical Services
04.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry, Psychology
Western New England University
Masters - Molecular and Cell Biology
Quinnipiac University