Logan Pastura
Cincinnati
Summary
Dynamic environmental professional with extensive experience in U.S. EPA environmental monitoring programs, regulatory compliance initiatives, and water quality assessments. Expertise in coordinating high-volume environmental sampling activities, evaluating complex datasets, and maintaining compliance documentation while implementing rigorous QA/QC procedures for federally funded research. Proficient in conducting field investigations, analyzing environmental conditions, and preparing detailed technical reports to effectively communicate findings that support environmental protection and public health objectives. Recognized for managing multiple concurrent projects while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and delivering accurate, defensible data across large-scale assessments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Chemist
PEGASUS TECHNICAL SERVICES
09.2022 - Current
- Environmental monitoring, analytical testing, and research activities supporting multiple U.S. EPA programs.
- Administer chain-of-custody procedures, safeguard sample integrity, and documentation requirements for hundreds of environmental samples, ensuring compliance.
- Analyze diverse environmental samples using chemical, biochemical, microbiological, and molecular techniques to evaluate environmental conditions and contaminant impacts across multiple research initiatives.
- Evaluate water quality, watershed, and hydrologic data from multiple monitoring locations to identify environmental trends and support restoration and resource management initiatives.
- Manage and validate large environmental datasets.
Geotechnical Field Technician
CSI INC.
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted field inspections and compliance verification activities for soils, concrete, asphalt, masonry, aggregates, and reinforcing steel across multiple active construction projects to ensure adherence to project specifications and industry standards.
- Documented inspection findings, and prepared detailed technical reports supporting construction quality and regulatory compliance.
- Laboratory and field testing procedures in accordance with established standards, quality requirements, and safety protocols.
- Operated nuclear density gauges and implemented hazardous materials handling procedures.
- Identified non-conforming conditions, communicated findings to project personnel, and supported resolution through corrective action recommendations that minimized rework and compliance risks.
- Coordinated with engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting.
Research Associate
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted environmental field investigations within urban stream systems, collecting and evaluating environmental data to assess aquatic ecosystem health and watershed conditions.
- Collected, managed, and analyzed environmental datasets supporting stormwater management, watershed assessment, and ecological research initiatives across multiple study locations.
- Coordinated specimen tracking, telemetry monitoring, and field sampling activities while maintaining accurate research records and ensuring data integrity throughout the study lifecycle.
- Evaluated environmental conditions and contributed findings used to support watershed management, environmental planning efforts, and research project objectives.
Research Associate
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Supported environmental monitoring and ecological research initiatives through field data collection, documentation, and analysis for multiple ongoing studies.
- Maintained research databases, verified data quality, and assisted with interpretation of environmental findings, improving reliability and usability of research datasets.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary research teams to support project objectives, synthesize study results, and communicate findings to academic and technical stakeholders.
Education
B.S. - Environmental Studies, Minor in Biological Sciences
University of Cincinnati
01-2021
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Collaborative teamwork
- Analytical chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Chemical analysis
- Spectroscopy techniques
- Technical report writing
- Hazardous waste management
- Data interpretation
- Environmental sampling
- Quality control analysis
- Records management
PUBLICATION
Pastura, L., et al. (2023). The Influence of Flow on Movement of a Headwater Specialist in an Intermittent Urban Headwater Stream. Ecology of Freshwater Fish.
Timeline
Environmental Chemist
PEGASUS TECHNICAL SERVICES
09.2022 - Current
Geotechnical Field Technician
CSI INC.
09.2021 - 09.2022
Research Associate
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
08.2019 - 03.2020
Research Associate
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
05.2018 - 03.2019
B.S. - Environmental Studies, Minor in Biological Sciences
University of Cincinnati