KRISTEN VANDERBOSCH
Otto,USA
Summary
Highly skilled, technical, and data-focused Radiation Count Room Technician with extensive experience operating sophisticated nuclear instrumentation, performing data analysis, and maintaining a rigorous chain of custody. Proven track record in project management and leadership, successfully managing count room labs independently, streamlining workflows, reducing turnaround times, and lowering operational costs. Recognized for maximizing system efficiency, optimizing software for streamlining data, implementing rigorous QA/QC compliance routines, and fostering strong customer and vendor relations to support mission-critical safety and operational goals.
Overview
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Certification
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11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Rad Count Room Technician
WVCA/CHBWV
West Valley, USA
03.2023 - Current
- Execute systematic calibrations, backgrounds, and technical troubleshooting protocols on radiological instruments using specialized firmware and software to ensure tight control of analytical baselines.
- Manage high-volume data entry, automated electronic data transfers, and complete software-driven evaluations for thousands of environmental air filters, vegetations, soils, and oil samples annually.
- Operate and fine-tune complex alpha and gamma spectroscopy systems and gas proportional specialized APEX for Alpha & Gamma Spec software platform.
- Administer the digital and physical radiological chain of custody database system, preserving meticulous sample tracking and electronic compliance logs for downstream safety teams.
- Analyzed anomalies within automated counting results, reporting findings, spikes, and performance trends based on designated urgency levels to enhance data integrity.
- Collaborate with senior technicians to build technical reports, utilizing tools like Eclipse, Cognos, and Microsoft Access to extract, manipulate, and audit raw counting metadata.
- Reduced sample turnaround times saving the organization thousands of dollars by proactively resolving technology bottlenecks and safely clearing backlog.
- Mentored new employees, compiled comprehensive handover documents, and streamlined digital records by organizing backup data onto approved flash drives to improve access and reduce paper filing.
- Interacted professionally with auditors, government inspectors, and diverse site teams; successfully planned and administered product quality metrics based on USDA standards.
- Operated diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly.
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
Field Operator & Analyst
URC Refinery Company
Warren, USA
04.2015 - Current
- Leveraged complex enterprise systems including Delta-V to manage inventory databases, run technical operational queries, and produce engineering documentation.
- Utilized rigorous analytical evaluations to track materials, resolve database discrepancies, and ensure all data entries matched regulatory specifications.
- Performed repairs on HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Notified team of urgent repairs needed for faulty wiring, switches, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication, flushing in and outboard bearings, and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Assisted in the procedures and issued permits involving installation of new machinery and equipment, lockout- tagout work, and confined space.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Calibrated technical instruments and thermometers used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Performed cleaning and lubrication of shafts, bearings, and other machinery components to maintain efficiency.
- Planned and laid out repair work using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets/charts/graphs, diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams to correct system faults.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
Material Coordinator
CHBWV
West Valley, New York
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of essential materials.
- Coordinated with suppliers on delivery schedules and pricing agreements.
- Conducted regular audits to verify inventory accuracy and compliance standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Received and inspected incoming materials, ensuring accuracy of order.
- Coordinated documentation for materials, seals and billing paperwork.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks to maintain workflow.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely.
- Coordinated the return of defective or excess materials to suppliers for refund or replacement.
Education
A.A.S. - Forest Technician, Surveying
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry, Ranger School
A.S. - Liberal Arts: Science
Jamestown Community College
Professional Technical Training - Radiological Detection and Characterization
Mirion Technologies
Skills
- Alpha Spectroscopy
- Gamma Spectroscopy
- Gas Proportional Counters
- Spectroscopy maintenance, troubleshooting, configuring and operation
- Radiological instrument calibration and charting
- Radiological Data Transfer Protocols
- Electronic Chain of Custody Management
- Chain of custody management
- Procedure oriented in a radiological safety environment
- Laboratory QA/QC Systems
- Vegetation Sample Preparation
- Soil Sample Preparation
- Oil Sample Preparation
- Air Filters
- Data analysis
- Data management
- Attention to detail
- Technical documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Eclipse
- Cognos
- Microsoft Access
- Apex
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- CAD
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Costpoint
- Mirion products, Pips detectors and High purity Germaniam (HPGe) Detectors
Certification
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour
- Radiation Worker II
- Asbestos Handler & Awareness Certifications
- Mirion Technologies Certificates of Achievement: Completed specialized courses including Gamma Spectroscopy Solutions for the Entire Signal Chain, Apex-Gamma Software in Action, Maximizing Safety and Productivity with the Vital Platform, and Next-Generation Detection Systems.
Awards
CHBWV Monthly Safety Achiever Award Recognized for outstanding dedication to safety protocols and proactive team support.
Technical Expertise
Mirion Technologies SU-570 Apex Alpha/Beta Operations
Mirion Technologies from Detector to Data: Gamma Spectrroscopy Solutions for the Entire Signal Chain
Mirion Technologies DosiServ Software in Action: An Exploration of Advanced Dose Management & Real-World Applications
Mirion Technologies Apex-Gamma Software in Action, Maximizing Safety and Productivity with the Vital Platform, and Next Generation Detection Systems
Alpha Spectroscopy, Gamma Spectroscopy (APEX for Alpha & Gamma Spec), Gas Proportional Counters, Air Filters, Vegetation, Soil, Oil Sample Preparation, Eclipse, Costpoint, Cognos, Microsoft Access, Apex, Excel (Advanced spreadsheets, data analysis, and modeling), CAD, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Office Suite, Radiological Data Transfer Protocols, Electronic Chain of Custody (CoC) Management, Automated Instrumentation Calibration Pipelines, Laboratory QA/QC Systems
Timeline
Assistant Rad Count Room Technician
WVCA/CHBWV
03.2023 - Current
Material Coordinator
CHBWV
01.2022 - 03.2023
Field Operator & Analyst
URC Refinery Company
04.2015 - Current
A.A.S. - Forest Technician, Surveying
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry, Ranger School
A.S. - Liberal Arts: Science
Jamestown Community College
Professional Technical Training - Radiological Detection and Characterization
Mirion Technologies