Madeleine Blumenthal
Austin,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seven years of radiochemical experience. Works well as a member of a team or with autonomy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemist III
Texas DSHS - LSS
Austin, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted with the calibration of instruments used in radiological studies such as Geiger counters and scintillation detectors.
- Prepared reports documenting test results for use by other scientists and researchers.
- Analyzed data from radiation samples using specialized software programs.
- Participated in seminars and conferences related to radiochemical topics.
- Evaluated existing processes within the laboratory for possible improvements in efficiency or accuracy.
- Performed quality control tests on lab equipment to ensure accuracy of results.
- Analyzed data from laboratory experiments using statistical methods to verify accuracy and reliability of results.
- Trained new employees in laboratory safety and protocols.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests, analyzed results, and updated reports.
Chemist II
Texas DSHS - LSS
Austin, TX
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Coordinated and performed 3 radiochemical analytical tests to comply with EPA standards and specifications.
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-site teams to maintain lab efficiency and throughput during influx of samples. Prepared over 300 samples for another group in 2022.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
- Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.
Chemist I
Texas DSHS - LSS
Austin, TX
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Coordinated and performed two analytical tests to comply with TNI standards and specifications. Completed over 200 batches of samples in each test.
- Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize lab efficiency, to include alternate work schedules to be more productive without using overtime.
- Prepared waste drums for pick-up and delivery to comply with local, state and federal regulations for treatment and disposal of hazardous waste.
- Assisted with collecting, identifying and packaging hazardous and non-hazardous waste products to comply with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Nuclear Machinist Mate - Engineering Lab Tech
United States Navy, USN
San Diego, CA
04.2004 - 04.2010
- Took measurements and recorded numbers at different locations in nuclear aircraft carrier propulsion plant facility on 4 deployments.
- Observed worker activities and assessed use of precautions, equipment and contamination control strategies.
- Followed nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures to promote environmental safety.
- Identified and documented radiation found in facility areas and on tools, equipment and instrumentation.
- Determined strategies for controlling radiation exposure and limiting overall risks.
- Monitored personnel activities, stay times and specific tasks to calculate and document overall radiation exposure.
- Sampled primary, secondary, and tertiary water systems to ensure proper chemistry and identify any out of specification conditions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Master of Arts - Chemistry
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2018
Skills
- Monitoring Data Quality
- Chemical Inventory
- Reviewing Test Results
- Equipment Safety
- Batch Record Analysis
- Calibration Skills
- Active Learning
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Laboratory Methods
- Federal Regulations
- Laboratory Equipment Operations
Accomplishments
- Published:
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29172077/
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348005310_Synthesis_Optical_Properties_and_in_vitro_Cell_Viability_of_Novel_Spiropyrans_and_their_Photostationary_States
Timeline
Chemist III
Texas DSHS - LSS
02.2022 - Current
Chemist II
Texas DSHS - LSS
01.2021 - 02.2022
Chemist I
Texas DSHS - LSS
01.2020 - 02.2021
Nuclear Machinist Mate - Engineering Lab Tech
United States Navy, USN
04.2004 - 04.2010
Master of Arts - Chemistry
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas State University