SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN ROLES THAT DEMAND HIGH-ENERGY, MULTI-TASKING, AND LEADERSHIP. LOOKING FOR A ROLE WHERE I CAN BE CHALLENGED TO THINK CREATIVELY, SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND WORK WITH MACHINERY/INSTRUMENTS.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
METALS LAB TEAM LEADER
SGS GALSON
05.2017 - Current
Manage day-to-day operations of the Metals Lab and team members, in addition to maintaining senior lab analyst duties. Primary responsibilities include:
Assuring samples are being digested, loaded on proper instrumentation for analysis, and ensuring results meet acceptance criteria prior to report generation.
Assigned team members monthly non-production tasks.
Designed schedule for those wanting to work 4 10 hour shifts while maintaining team efficiency.
Facilitate productive safety briefings and team meetings.
Lab Analyst
SGS Galson
05.2017 - Current
Metals analyst running samples by ICP and ICP-MS instrumentation in an AIHA accredited laboratory, while overseeing staff in a high volume, fast-paced environment to ensure on-time and quality results to all clients.
Assisted in troubleshooting complex issues by conducting root cause analysis and identifying areas for improvement or corrective action.
Gather and process filter, wipe, and paint samples using acidic digestion techniques.
Strategize and implement various process improvements throughout the lab with an emphasis on efficiency. Achievements include:
Extended expiration dates of in-house standards through structured studies.
Increased calibration consistency through revised instrument calibration concentrations.
Planned and performed studies that proved Tin could be digested with the rest of the metals in our in-house method making it unnecessary for clients to sample Tin on a separate filter.
Developed method and documented Standard Operating Procedures for the operation and maintenance of brand new ICP-MS instrumentation.
BIOPROCESS ASSOCIATE I
LOTTE BIOLOGICS
02.2024 - 02.2025
Responsible for the operation of manufacturing equipment, in accordance with cGMP, for the production of biological drug substances.
Followed in-house procedures for buffer creation in 500-2000L stainless steel tanks.
Recorded data and logged tasks in accordance with good documentation practices.
Operated controls during batch purification processes via large-scale chromatography and filtration.
Maintained equipment and reusable components, including proper sanitization techniques for product quality assurance.
Collaborated with a diverse team to ensure adherence to safety guidelines and production schedule needs.
FIELD TECHNICIAN
ATLANTIC TESTING LABORATORIES
07.2015 - 05.2017
NYSDOL-certified Asbestos Project Monitor and Air Sampling Technician devoted to assuring contractor compliance with Code Rule 56.
Supervised and inspected project sites as representative of the company, including high-profile projects such as:
New York State Fairgrounds Grandstand demolition
SUNY Oswego student housing renovation
Auburn Prison renovation
Sampled for asbestos using air/wipe sampling techniques per procedural standards.
ACI-certified concrete field sampler, ensuring concrete meets required characteristics for safety and longevity.
Analyzed soils and concrete samples using proper techniques.