Miranda Luzanilla-Zetina
Jones Environmental Inc,
Long Beach,California
5
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Analytical Scientist specializing in chemical analysis and laboratory operations. After less than a year, was promoted from Extraction Chemist to Analytical Chemist after an internal interview for OCP and PCB analysis. Known for conducting data analysis using chromatograms and generating timely reports. Collaborates with organic analysts on data interpretation and instrument maintenance, fostering a cooperative lab environment.
Work History
Analytical Chemist
1 Year 4 Months- Conduct analyses on soil, solid, water, and free product samples under the parameters of SOPs for EPA methods 8081 (Organochlorine Pesticides) and 8082 (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)
- Operate two GC-ECDs (Gas Chromatography-Electron Capture Detector) and perform maintenance to ensure instrument reliability and data integrity
- Utilize Masshunter Quantitative Analysis software to analyze chromatograms, generate reports, and upload data to LIMS for client reporting and data management
- Handle Chains of Custody and complete all reports by the turn around time chosen by the client
- Make and keep record of all standards including surrogates, matrix spikes, and calibration standards
Extraction Chemist
10 Months- Completed daily assigned EPA regulated extractions independently on soils, waters, solids, and free products
- Performed Method 3550 (ultrasonic extraction), Method 3510 (separatory funnel liquid to liquid), Method 7471 (mercury in solids extraction), Method 3051 (microwave assisted acid-digestion in solids), and leaching tests (STLC and TCLP)
- Cleaned glassware, logged in chemical inventory, completed proper waste disposal, and utilized pipettes and scales properly
Undergraduate Researcher
1 Year 8 Months- Established the new lab by performing the inventory of over 800 inherited chemicals in an online database , assembling new lab equipment, organizing chemical waste, and maintaining cleanliness
- Synthesized Norbornene based monomers with specific characteristics for use of ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP)
- Utilized flash chromatography and extractions while using H-NMR and C-NMR to characterize the compounds
- Received a Faculty Research Assistance Program (FRAP) grant from the University of California Santa Barbara
Lead Desk Attendant of San Rafael Hall
1 Year 5 Months- Promoted to Lead Desk Attendant in June of 2022 after being recommended by Resident Director earning more responsibilities as the leader of the team of 12
- Assisted UCSB residents with questions regarding move in, key replacements, residence hall events, and other miscellaneous concerns
- Re-wrote DA desk manual, enforced new policies, and attended weekly meetings with the Resident Director regarding the team
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Chemistry
GPA: 3.20
Skills
GC-ECD Systems (Agilent 8890A and 7890B)
Quantitative analysis (Agilent MassHunter)
Data interpretation
Instrument calibration
Laboratory setup
Equipment maintenance
Recordkeeping
Time management
Timeline
Analytical Chemist
Jones Environmental Inc,
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Extraction Chemist
Jones Environmental Inc.
08.2024 - 06.2025Read More
Undergraduate Researcher
Carlini Research Group
10.2022 - 06.2024Read More
Lead Desk Attendant of San Rafael Hall
UCSB Housing, Dining, and Auxiliary Enterprises
01.2022 - 06.2023Read More
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Bachelor of Science (B.S) from Chemistry
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RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- Courses and Labs accomplished in General, Organic, Advanced Inorganic, and Analytical Chemistry
- Specialized courses in Biochemistry, Photochemistry, Organometallics, and Bioinorganic Chemistry