Jennifer Jones
Mill Creek,WA
Summary
Professional, goal-oriented pesticide-analyst knowledgeable about chemical compositions and standard testing procedures, with proven performance in sample analysis, report writing, regulatory compliance, and documentation. Capable of keeping laboratory equipment and instruments in optimal condition, as well as ordering supplies, completing inventories and maintaining records. Able to multitask safely and ensure long-term laboratory success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Analytical Chemist
FDA
Bothell, WA
02.2009 - Current
- Contributed to the development of methodologies to identify contaminants, including pesticide residues in agricultural products.
- Possessed advanced knowledge of Pesticide Analytical Manual, ORA laboratory Manual,and other relevant pesticide methodologies.
- Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results comparing instrumentation.
- Ordered, calibrated, troubleshot and maintained laboratory equipment in good working order, thereby contributing to cost-savings for the lab.
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment, including single quad and triple quad mass spectrometers, flame photo-metric detector, and halogen specific detector.
- Decreased lab spending by purchasing cost-effective supplies and closely monitoring laboratory inventory.
- Maintained laboratory compliance of AOAC Standards, ISO 17025 quality standards, and ORS and ORA standards.
- Prepared and reviewed documentation and SOPs.
- Contributed to team discussions, new project initiatives and executions to advance the progress of the Pesticide branch.
- Resolved routine issues and escalated non-standard or critical issues to the appropriate departments.
- Assisted with collecting, identifying and packaging hazardous and non-hazardous waste products.
Adjunct Chemistry Instructor
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
09.2007 - 12.2008
- Taught undergraduate General Chemistry classes and General Chemistry Lab.
- Distributed course syllabus and responded to student questions and concerns regarding standards, material, grading and progression.
- Tracked student assignments, attendance and test scores and entered into online database to provide real-time progress monitoring.
- Maintained regular office hours to help students with questions and provide educational support.
Navy Corpsman
United States Navy
Various
10.1990 - 01.1997
- Conducted preliminary physical examinations, rendered emergency medical treatment, administered immunization programs, filled prescriptions and maintained pharmacy stock.
- Maintained treatment records and reports, drafted military and nonmilitary correspondence, maintained an accurate inventory of all assigned equipment.
- Trained new personnel in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Education
Master of Applied Science - Analytical Chemistry
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC2003
Bachelor of Applied Science - Chemistry
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC2001
Skills
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Gas chromatography
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Laboratory setup
- Creative problem solving
- Expertise in troubleshooting GC-QQQ
- Regulatory filing management
- Method validation
Timeline
Analytical Chemist
FDA
02.2009 - Current
Adjunct Chemistry Instructor
Coastal Carolina Community College
09.2007 - 12.2008
Navy Corpsman
United States Navy
10.1990 - 01.1997
Master of Applied Science - Analytical Chemistry
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Applied Science - Chemistry
University of North Carolina At Wilmington