Nathan Fossler
Lab Pack Chemist
Denver,CO
Summary
Lab Pack Chemist (CDL B) with 1 year of experience in RCRA and DOT hazardous material identification and transportation with a background in environmental laboratory analytical methods and retail customer service. Extensive knowledge in laboratory regulation requirements under strict TNI (ISO/IEC 17025) QA/QC accreditation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
CleanPack Chemist
Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc
3 2023 - Current
- Directly oversaw the training and on-going mentoring of all chemists on safe practice/procedures, building chemical knowledge where needed, and customer service to ensure deep understanding of underlying chemistry, regulation, and generator needs to ensure teams are successful in handling all projects.
- Packaged and transported hazardous waste based on chemical composition and compatibility in compliance with RCRA and DOT guidelines.
- Received reactive materials training to effectively manage risks associated with high-hazard chemicals prior to transport.
- Certified to characterize unidentified waste to determine safe packing and transportation methods.
- Directly worked with generators to develop action plans for current and future waste disposal needs and methods suitable from the services offered through CHESI.
Lead Analyst/QA Specialist
EMSL Analytical, Inc
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Worked directly with lab management to develop foundational structure required to handle new instrumentation, methods, accreditation, and sample loads of new analytical sectors.
- Successfully oversaw ICP/MS installation, setup, method development, SOP writing, and initial proficiency testing for new method accreditation.
- Assisted QA Manager with regulator and client audits, audit finding corrective actions, software implementation, analytical assessment, Standard Operating Procedure editing, and document/record control.
- Regulated work-flow and sample load; performed digestions and analyses; conducted final data review, report generation, and client interactions for analyses performed in the Lead/FLAA department.
QA Specialist
Eurofins Calscience
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Oversaw Lab Certification with regulatory bodies and semi-annual Proficiency Testing requirements for over 100 ASTM and EPA methods, including drinking water, wastewater, hazardous waste, and air methods.
- Successfully oversaw the addition of several dozen methods, allowing the lab to accept several prominent clients and significantly increasing sales.
- Assisted with regulator and client audits, including handling root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions of assessed findings.
- Mapped and planned automation of sample storage temperature monitoring and record-keeping.
- Successfully implemented a wireless system, eliminating 95% of labor and almost 50% of maintenance cost requirements over legacy.
- Oversaw Lab Certification with regulatory bodies and semi-annual Proficiency Testing requirements for over 100 ASTM and EPA methods. Assisted with regulator and client audits, including handling root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions of assessed findings. Conducted periodic Test Method Assessments of laboratory methods to ensure compliance with the Quality System. Conducted root cause analysis, mapped and planned automation of sample storage temperature monitoring and record-keeping. Monitored and maintained records of lab standard and sample storage criteria, including temperature control. Successfully implemented a wireless system, eliminating 95% of labor requirements over legacy.
- Assisted IT Supervisor with desktop support, hardware and software support, and general tasks.
Meat Cutter
Safeway Inc./Albertson's Inc
06.2022 - 05.2023
Meat Cutter, Meat Manager
Albertsons
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed daily work-flow, weekly scheduling/labor requirements, training of apprentice meat cutters, and help customers with questions and special requests
- Conducted periodic department inventory, corporate reporting, and labor/shrink assessments with upper management.
- Successfully increased department gross profit by 20% on average over previous years.
- Effectuated the promotion of several department managers following completed apprenticeships.
Meat Cutter
Ingles Markets Inc
10.2013 - 12.2017
- Oversaw training of all apprentice meat cutters on best practice and company ethics.
- Assisted in ordering, inventory, and production to effectively increase profit and reduce shrink to maintain the top performing department in the district, a position the department maintains today.
Meat Cutter
Food Lion
11.2010 - 5 2013
- Managed employee training for all district meat cutters and meat management for 12+ hires annually offering continuous guidance and mentorship on best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 08.2013 - 12.2017
Skills
Project Management
Team Building
Team Management
Internal Auditing/Document Control
FLAA, ICP/MS, GC/MS, Wet Chemistry
Microsoft Office, LIMS, Software Deployment
Customer Service
Lab-Packing
Certification
OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper
Timeline
Reactive Materials Training
04-2024
OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper
03-2023
DOT HAZMAT Communication
03-2023
Annual RCRA
03-2023
Meat Cutter
Safeway Inc./Albertson's Inc
06.2022 - 05.2023
Meat Cutter, Meat Manager
Albertsons
11.2020 - 06.2022
Lead Analyst/QA Specialist
EMSL Analytical, Inc
10.2019 - 04.2020
QA Specialist
Eurofins Calscience
01.2018 - 10.2019
Meat Cutter
Ingles Markets Inc
10.2013 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Appalachian State University
08.2013 - 12.2017
Meat Cutter
Food Lion
11.2010 - 5 2013
CleanPack Chemist
Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc
3 2023 - Current
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