Ethia E Vitalis
Brooklyn
Summary
Dedicated Industrial Hygienist with a strong background in air quality analysis, safety protocol development, and compliance inspection. Proven ability to enhance workplace safety and health through effective training and data-driven recommendations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Industrial Hygienist
Department of Veterans Affairs
New York
07.2019 - Current
- Develop environmental health and industrial hygiene criteria/standards.
- Promote policies, programs, practices and operations for the prevention of disease, illness and injury.
- Give lectures on the Army’s policy and standards on Equal Opportunity.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for staff and veterans.
- Trained personnel on proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Inspected environments for compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Analyzed air quality samples to determine contamination levels.
- Provided recommendations for improving workplace safety systems.
- Communicated findings effectively to management and staff members.
- Coordinated medical surveillance programs for workers exposed to hazardous substances.
- Facilitated meetings between management, employees, unions, government agencies. regarding health and safety issues in the workplace.
- Maintained records of all investigations performed as well as any corrective actions taken.
- Conducted air sampling tests to measure levels of hazardous airborne contaminants in the workplace environment.
- Participated in emergency response teams when necessary during hazardous material spills or other incidents requiring immediate action.
- Analyzed data collected from environmental monitoring activities to determine if corrective actions were needed.
- Compiled reports summarizing findings from investigations into hazardous material incidents or possible exposures.
- Conducted safety inspections of industrial facilities and identified potential health hazards.
- Performed noise surveys throughout the facility to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations regarding permissible noise levels in the workplace.
- Responded promptly to complaints received from employees about potential health risks at their worksite.
- Recommended engineering controls, administrative controls, and and or PPE to minimize employee exposure to hazardous substances.
- Drafted technical documents such as protocols, guidelines, manuals related to industrial hygiene practices.
- Assessed workplace conditions for compliance with applicable regulations related to occupational safety and health.
- Reviewed Material Safety Data Sheets for new chemicals being introduced into the workplace environment and advised management on proper handling procedures.
- Provided training on safe work practices, including personal protective equipment use, chemical handling, and hazard communication.
1st Lieutenant-Environmental Scientist
NY National Guard
Albany
03.2012 - 11.2018
- Conducted environmental assessments for land and water quality compliance.
- Developed and implemented sustainability programs within military operations.
- Collaborated with teams to address environmental concerns during training exercises.
- Educated personnel on environmental regulations and best practices.
- Monitored compliance with applicable permits, licenses, rules, regulations, and statutes pertaining to the environment.
Senior Animal Technician
Columbia University
New York
03.2011 - 10.2014
- Oversee to the continuation of each of the mouse lines by weaning and breeding of the Labstocks.
- Stay in communication with the laboratory personnel who maintains their own animals.
- Conduct the genotyping of the Labstock and lab personnel mice lines.
Laboratory Manager
Hunter College CUNY
New York
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Trains teaching staff and students in application and use of new equipment.
- Responses to creating the lab as usable and flexible as possible.
- Performs rodent tissue dissociation for culturing.
- Maintaining mice colony by breeding and weaning.
Education
Master of Science - Molecular Biology
Long Island University- Brooklyn Campus
Brooklyn , NY 09.2004 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus
Brooklyn , NY 09.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
- Air quality analysis
- Safety protocol development
- Compliance inspection
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Workplace safety training
- Record keeping
- Exposure assessment
Timeline
Industrial Hygienist
Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2019 - Current
1st Lieutenant-Environmental Scientist
NY National Guard
03.2012 - 11.2018
Senior Animal Technician
Columbia University
03.2011 - 10.2014
Laboratory Manager
Hunter College CUNY
06.2010 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Molecular Biology
Long Island University- Brooklyn Campus
09.2004 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus
09.1999 - 05.2003