Eileen Merk
Everett,WA
Summary
Confident and capable Analytical Chemist ready to offer technical expertise to the public sector. Twelve years with same employer, consistently received positive annual performance reviews and promotions. Served on the laboratory health and safety committee. Professional, friendly and easy to get along with.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analytical Chemist
OnSite Environmental Inc.
Redmond, WA
10.2015 - Current
- Prepared soil, water, air and waste samples for analysis by EPA Method 8260C.
- Tuned and calibrated four GC/MS systems. Performed all routine maintenance including cleaning of the ion source, replacement of traps, sparge tubes, filaments, columns, etc.
- Troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning equipment.
- Reviewed and approved of all acquired data, prepared technical reports to be submitted to clients.
- Maintained impeccable data quality while meeting tight deadlines.
- Peer reviewed analytical reports from multiple departments.
- Documented any nonconformance in sample collection, preparation and/or analysis.
- Performed annual method detection limit studies for all instrumentation.
- Annually reviewed and revised Standard Operating Procedures.
- Method Development including NWTPH-Gx by GC/MS and EPA 8015D.
Analytical Chemist
OnSite Environmental Inc.
Redmond, WA
06.2009 - 10.2015
- Operated two GC/PID/FID systems for various analytical methods including EPA 8021B, NWTPH-Gx and VPH.
- Prepared calibration standards, surrogate and spiking solutions.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration as required.
- Implemented novel instrument cleaning procedure to increase efficiency.
- Optimized sample loading procedure to increase capacity by 25%.
Laboratory Supervisor
OnSite Environmental Inc.
Redmond, WA
12.2008 - 06.2009
- Interviewed and trained new employees.
- Coordinated required analyses with multiple departments.
- Delegated extraction assignments and other responsibilities to team members.
- Enforced strict conformity to Standard Operating Procedures and lab safety protocol.
- Effectively multi-tasked while working in fast-paced environment.
- Treated all team members with kindness and respect.
Laboratory Technician
OnSite Environmental Inc.
Redmond, WA
02.2007 - 12.2008
- Performed various solvent extraction procedures including, but not limited to, separatory funnel, ultrasonic and solid phase extraction (SPE).
- Analysis and reporting of Flashpoint by Method 1010A and HEM by Method 1664A.
- Received training for Total Organic Carbon analysis using Shimadzu TOC analyzer.
- Performed Soil Oxidant Demand analysis using Aquamate UV-Vis Spectrometer.
- Assisted Wet Chemistry department with various analyses including, but not limited to, pH, Sulfate, Turbidity, Alkalinity, Salinity, Fluoride, Nitrogen, Ammonia, Phosphorus and Solids.
Education
Associate Of Science - undefined
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA2006
Associate Of Technical Arts - Chemical Laboratory Technician
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA2006
Skills
- GC/MS specialist
- Instrument maintenance
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Sample Preparation
- Wet Chemistry techniques
- Technical reporting
- Data analysis and review
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Timeline
Senior Analytical Chemist
OnSite Environmental Inc.
10.2015 - Current
Analytical Chemist
OnSite Environmental Inc.
06.2009 - 10.2015
Laboratory Supervisor
OnSite Environmental Inc.
12.2008 - 06.2009
Laboratory Technician
OnSite Environmental Inc.
02.2007 - 12.2008
Associate Of Science - undefined
Edmonds Community College
Associate Of Technical Arts - Chemical Laboratory Technician
Edmonds Community College
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