Khang Vuong
Laboratory Technician
Federal Way,WA
Summary
Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician and Compliance Specialist. Eager to learn, committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laboratory Technician II
Shannon & Wilson
Seattle, WA
12.2021 - Current
- Supported new management in maintaining accreditation and certification.
- Perform index testing and and quality control on soil samples in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO Standards.
- Work with databases to track and maintain lab equipment inventory and client samples.
- Review and interpret complex standards to develop testing and QA procedures for testing and equipment verification.
- Calibrated and inspected testing instruments on a routine basis to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Belshire Environmental Services
Foothill Ranch, CA
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Independently scheduled routine site visits to perform environmental compliance audits for 60 locations.
- Identified, investigated and documented compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
- Served as subject matter expert by advising site staff to remedy compliance issues.
- Prepared and submitted regulatory filings in timely manner.
- Scheduled and performed training sessions for 50+ site personnel each month on compliance and emergency procedures.
- Maintained current knowledge of company services and applicable requirements, processes, procedures, internal policies and regulations.
- Investigated and documented all violations of compliance regulations to determine necessary improvements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Performed quality control reviews of company peers to ensure adherence to company protocols and assign corrective actions.
Analytical Lab Technician
Chemtech-Ford Laboratories
Sandy, UT
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Prepared and performed a variety of test analyses (pH, chlorine, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, BOD, TOC, COD, TDS, TSS) for wastewater, soils, and potable water samples in accordance with approved laboratory procedures.
- Maintained zero incidents while working daily with hazardous, flammable, and corrosive materials.
- Supported lab manager to implement quality assurance standards in accordance with Standard and EPA methods, as well as critique current methods for improvements.
- Developed and implemented new protocols to improve accuracy of laboratory test results.
- Troubleshot, maintained, and calibrated complex instruments such as TOC (Total Organic Carbon) analyzers and Optical Emissions Spectrometers; as well as assist in setting up an
automated BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand) analyzer. - Collaborated with other technicians to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Completed tasks with tight turn-around times while ensuring compliance with quality control standards.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory and testing protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
05.2011 - 05.2015
CPR and First Aid - undefined
Skills
Quality assurance and quality controlBilingual - Vietnamese
Documentation and reporting
Forms management
Training
Compliance inspections
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Data Entry
Equipment calibration
Timeline
Laboratory Technician II - Shannon & Wilson
12.2021 - Current
Environmental Compliance Specialist - Belshire Environmental Services
11.2018 - 10.2021
Analytical Lab Technician - Chemtech-Ford Laboratories
05.2016 - 10.2018
University of California - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
05.2011 - 05.2015
- CPR and First Aid,