Mitchell Harfst
Denver,CO
Summary
Laboratory professional equipped to lead and optimize lab operations. Skilled in advanced analytical techniques and quality control, ensuring precise results. Strong focus on team collaboration and achievement of operational goals. Known for adaptability and reliability, ensuring seamless workflow in dynamic environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemistry Lab Manager
Eurofins Reservoirs Environmental
Denver, CO
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Managed and coordinated daily tasks of a small team of chemists
- Oversaw laboratory operations ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
- Contributed to the analysis of samples alongside the team
- Interpreted data and chromatograms prior to compiling reports
- Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments when unique problems arose that the analysts could not solve
- Created, revised and proofread SOP’s
- Trained team members on advanced analytical techniques and equipment usage
Analytical Chemist
Eurofins Reservoirs Environmental
Denver, CO
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted quantitative analysis using ICP-MS, GC-MS, and AA instrumentation
- Performed daily as well as non-routine maintenance on ICP-MS, GC-MS, and AA instrumentation
- Prepared samples for analysis via digestion and extraction, and matrix purification using SPE columns
- Interpreted data and chromatograms
- Maintained a high-functioning laboratory through routine cleaning, equipment calibration, and inventory management
- Maintained appropriate quality standards per SOP guidelines
Analytical Chemist
Hazen Research
Golden, CO
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted quantitative analysis on mining samples using Atomic Absorbance as well as LECO instrumentation
- Performed, fusion, acid digestion, and various wet chemistry sample preparation procedures
- Performed potentiometric, colorimetric, and iodometric titrations to quantify metals in samples
- Compiled, calculated, and reviewed the quality of obtained data
- Used proper safety when working with hazardous (caustic, acidic, radioactive) materials
Project Manager
Jordi Labs
Mansfield, MA
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Facilitated customer calls as a technical lead requiring knowledge of the majority of analytical chemistry techniques for unknown identification/quantitation
- Developed project plans, defining scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Managed timelines of ongoing projects, and communicated project details between the client and the lab
- Advised clients on the process for FDA submission of Extractables and Leachables testing of Medical Devices (ISO 10993) and for Pharmaceutical Drug Packaging (USP 1663 and 1664)
- Reviewed and assisted with writing of extensive lab reports
- Researched relevant chemical topics for analytical chemistry and wrote whitepapers for web content
- Prepared and analyzed samples using Gel Permeation Chromatography
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Minor in Mathematics, Minor in Biochemistry
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2019
Skills
- GC-MS
- ICP-MS
- GPC
- Flame-AA
- Data review
- Quality Control
- Analytical chemistry
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Employee supervision
- Sample processing
- Equipment maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Report revision
Timeline
Chemistry Lab Manager
Eurofins Reservoirs Environmental
03.2024 - 01.2026
Analytical Chemist
Eurofins Reservoirs Environmental
04.2022 - 03.2024
Analytical Chemist
Hazen Research
05.2021 - 04.2022
Project Manager
Jordi Labs
11.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Minor in Mathematics, Minor in Biochemistry
The University of Arizona