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Eric Berney

Cicero,NY

Summary

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.
  • Trained new employees

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
Albany, NY
05-2015

Timeline

BIOPROCESS ASSOCIATE I

LOTTE BIOLOGICS
02.2024 - 02.2025

METALS LAB TEAM LEADER

SGS GALSON
05.2017 - Current

Lab Analyst

SGS Galson
05.2017 - Current

FIELD TECHNICIAN

ATLANTIC TESTING LABORATORIES
07.2015 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
Eric Berney