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LAUREN OLSEN

Analytical Scientist
Easton,PA

Summary

Communicative Scientist proficient in XRD, XRPD, TGA-DTA, TGA-DSC, and familiar with XRF, ICP/MS, GC and quantification.


Determined and well-rounded individual with more than 3 years working in an ISO/IEC 17025 and A2LA accredited laboratory within industrial minerals industry. Sharp and focused professional offering skills in mineral/materials characterization, technical expertise and regulatory correspondence.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
1
1
Language

Work History

Analytical Scientist

Minerals Technologies Inc
Easton, PA
03.2019 - Current

• XRD, XRPD Analyst providing sample characterization of various materials, matrixes, and mineralogy with incorporation of other analytical techniques.
• TGA, DTA, DSC Thermal Analyst, various thermal profiling and thermal phase identification applications for a spectrum of sample types.
• Regulatory affairs specialist- primary contact to provide regulatory and technical correspondence for sales, marketing, and customer support to assist the QA, R&D teams.
• Mine planning for active operations and supplemental problem solving for MTI's Business Units. Mineralogical and geological industry expertise provided to multiple BUs.

Operations Geologist

Travis Peak Resources, LLC
Austin, TX
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Geosteering 1-2 rigs (6+ wells) with 90-100% accuracy in narrow target windows of 20’-30’
  • Provides real-time geological feedback as the primary contact for directional drilling teams, wellsite geologists, and rig site personnel during active geosteering and drilling operations of horizontal wells
  • Proficient in StarSteer (Rogii) geosteering software, Petra Mapping Software, and IHS databases
  • Active participation on the technical team, operational protocols, selection of BHAs, executing tangents for optimized artificial lift, production data, and monitoring of active wells
  • Knowledgeable of geologic features and history of the Anadarko Basin – Merge, Scoop, Stack plays, with concentration in mapping the Hunton formation hydrocarbon reservoirs and hazards.

Logging Geologist II, Lead

Excellence Logging, Anadarko Basin
Tulsa, OK
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • On-site field research in the Anadarko Basin, Woodford and Sycamore/Meramec formations in the Scoop and Stack plays, sample collection (isotube & XRF/XRD), producing geological logs, gas data, and daily reports
  • Perform analysis, sample collection, and identification of sedimentary lithologies in Oklahoma
  • Knowledgeable with geological and gas detection software including: Terra SLS Surface Logging Systems (TLog, TControl), MLogger Model: TCH-CHO (Total Gas, Chromatograph, CO2, H2S, and O2 detection), Green Box, Standard Oil Rig Software Systems (TOTCO, WITS), Electronic Drilling Recorder, Lithologic.

Education

Master of Science - Geology, Geochemistry

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
08.2013 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Geography & Environmental Studies

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
07.2008 - 04.2012

Skills

    ISO Standards

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Certification

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER

Affiliations

ASTM International - American Society for Testing and Materials

D22.07


SME - Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration

Industrial Minerals and Aggregates Division

Additional Information

  • Willing to travel and relocate

Accomplishments

    2020 ASTM Emerging Professionals

Work Availability

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Timeline

PEC Safety: Safe Land USA
03-2020

Analytical Scientist

Minerals Technologies Inc
03.2019 - Current

Operations Geologist

Travis Peak Resources, LLC
01.2018 - 05.2018

Logging Geologist II, Lead

Excellence Logging, Anadarko Basin
06.2017 - 05.2018
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER
04-2017

Master of Science - Geology, Geochemistry

Florida State University
08.2013 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Geography & Environmental Studies

Florida State University
07.2008 - 04.2012
LAUREN OLSENAnalytical Scientist