Kevin Healey

Chemist Researcher II (PCAPP) responsible for high throughput generation, analysis, and interpretation of data derived from mass selective gas chromatographs and Markes UNITY-ULTRA-xr multi-tube thermal desorption units. Responsible for troubleshooting and routine maintenance of instruments.

• Utilizes problem-solving skills in evidence-based maintenance derived from changes in peak shape, recovery, and flow/pressure anomalies (among others).
• Proficient in technical skills necessary for installation of UNITY and ULTRA-xr DAAMS units when problems arise.
• Proficient in changing transfer lines, o-rings, cold traps, sources, gold seals, syringes, and columns.
• Remedies issues with multi-tube thermal desorption units when "jams" occur.
• Demonstrated initiative and innovation in Markes method development, creating accepted method to efficiently evaluate DiffLok caps previously put out of service.
• Demonstrated innovation in development of workaround saving several hundred reams of paper yearly (training instruments and analysts to stop printing extraneous paperwork destined for waste).
• Achieved position of Regional Grant Liaison finding and working with local non-profit in grant application to Battelle Memorial Institute (The I Will Project).
• Achieved acceptance into Battelle "nanodegree" program through Audacity (AI Programming with Python).
• Demonstrated innovation in discovering workaround when lab experienced unexpected LIMS outage. Trained employees to generate interim reports under adverse conditions.
• Considered shift instrument maintenance SME.
• Managed waste in accordance with RCRA regulations
• Trained in HPLC operation.

Chemist I Researcher, Battelle Memorial Institute (PCAPP) is responsible for generating and analyzing data derived from operations of Gas Chromatographs (Flame Photometric Detectors, and Mass Selective Detectors).

• Utilizes problem-solving skills in evidence-based maintenance derived from changes in peak shape, recovery, and flow/pressure anomalies (among others).
• Proficient in technical skills necessary for installation of UNITY and ULTRA-xr DAAMS units when problems arise.
• Proficient in changing transfer lines, o-rings, cold traps, sources, gold seals, syringes, and columns.
• Remedies issues with multi-tube thermal desorption units when "jams" occur.
• Managed waste in accordance with RCRA regulations

Hazardous Waste Technician is responsible for hazardous waste disposition in compliance with current state and federal regulations, and routine wet-lab analytical procedures.

• Performed various wet-lab techniques including multiple titration methods, % chlorine, pH, UV/Vis, ammonium pH, and compliant hazardous waste characterization and disposal.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and innovation by developing comprehensive sample disposition protocol that is in effect to this day.

Chemical technician responsible for DAAMS tube spiking with agent standards and supporting role to hazardous waste disposal.

• Characterization and disposition of chemicals necessary for daily operation.

Gravimetric technician was responsible for analysis of air quality filters in a laboratory setting

• Routinely performing precise and accurate measurements of mass
• Routinely performing maintenance of precision gravimetric laboratory equipment
• Maintanence of legal laboratory notebooks
• Data logger graphing and input
• Extensive utilization of Excel
• Operating and maintaining CLN proprietary databases
• Briefly trained in Ion Chromatography machine maintenance
• Hazardous materials disposal
• Independent time and priority management
• Thin-film sample deposition (XRF)
• Laboratory support
• Volumetric data capture
• Temporary position started two-days after the sudden mass layoff at Phytelligence.

Laboratory Technician was responsible for the aseptic micropropagation of the plants and trees of agriculture under a laminar flow hood.

• In vitro micropropagation of several varieties of apple
• Training and supervising new employees in aseptic laboratory technique
• Training new employees in lab support duties
• KPI data capture.

Volunteer supervisor for a multi-year (Published) biodiversity study with CSU-Pueblo.

Summer (post study) employment as a Tissue Culture Technician.

Responsibilities

• Summer Employment Between Semesters
• In vitro Solanum tuberosum Micropropagation
• Mastered Sterile Technique
• Created Murashige and Skoog Gel Media
• Sterilized Equipment Using Industrial Autoclave
• Mastery of Laboratory Equipment and Use
• Worked Under Laminar Flow Hood
• Disposed of Genetically Modified Plant Materials (GM)
• Learned to Recognize Signs of Bacterial/Fungal/Viral Infection

Carried our a study on Genetically Modified potatoes under the direction of CSS Farms founder, John Wallace.

• Carried out confidential experiment involving GM potato tubers
• Managed greenhouse irrigation system
• Responsible for data analysis and organization
• Met all objectives and business deadlines
• Created data spreadsheets and recorded time using Outlook for billing needs
• Ran study independently and according to customers needs
• Oversaw the successful completion of the study