Robert J. Ray

• Magnetic Sector Mass Spectrometry. Cognizant Technical

Function (CTF) duties. Hydrogen isotopologue

characterization for SRTE process support.

• Gas Blending System (GBS). Cognizant Technical

Function (CTF) duties. Gas standard mixture preparation

for DOE Weapons Laboratories.

• Calorimetry. Cognizant Technical Function (CTF) duties.

Tritium gram quantity determinations.

• Chemical Agent (HD, GB, VX) Characterization in support

of UN Treaty verification of destruction via static

detonation chamber and agent neutralization processes,

respectively.

• Performed EPA based methodologies: 8270, 9056, and 9060 (GC/FPD, GC-MSD, LC-QqQ, LC-PDA, IC, TOC)
• Performed Depot Area Air Monitoring (DAAMS) by thermal desorption GC/FPD and GC-MSD

• Developed and implemented an 'at-line' laboratory for HOP II and Enhanced Low Temperature NobleChem (ELTNC) process monitoring for effective decontamination of GE boiler water reactor (BWR) units.
• Conducted characterization of radioactive process solutions using ion chromatography, wet chemistry, and ICP-MS techniques for process control.
• Secured PHQ nuclear clearance for unescorted access at Vallecitos, CA and Laguna Verde, MX nuclear facilities.

• Optimized alpha spectroscopy for PUREX process solutions through effective separation of plutonium, uranium, and neptunium using TEVA resins and Canberra APEX Alpha software.
• Oversaw technical operations and task management for laboratory technicians.
• Maintained Secured L-Security Clearance to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

• Developed and optimized characterization techniques for radioactive high-level waste (HLW), focusing on dissolved ammonia by purge-and-trap IC, tetraphenyl boron analogs by HPLC/PDA, and di-n-butyl phosphoric acid hydrolysis product by IC.
• Collaborated on development of characterization statement of work (SOW) for BNFL-Hanford vitrified glass study subcontract.
• Created and implemented analytical and measurement control procedures and hazard assessment packages for optimizing operational efficiency and laboratory risk management.
• Oversaw technical operations and task management for laboratory technicians.
• Maintained L-Security Clearance

• Participated in EPA quarterly blinds and Water Pollution performance evaluation programs, focused on readiness assessment and performance indication.
• Team lead for semivolatile organics, pesticides and PCBs analysis (EPA 8270 and 8080).
• Provided characterization support to uphold RCRA compliance standards for RCRA Part B permit associated with Hanford environmental cleanup efforts.

• Assisted in studying herbicide movement and degradation in soil using gas chromatography with nitrogen-phosphorus detection (GC/NPD).
• Performed Soxhlet extractions and GPC cleanup on soil samples from field plots.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support research initiatives and share insights on findings.

• Completed all graduate course work requirements for PhD in Analytical Chemistry (Spherical resorcinol-formaldehyde resins), Thesis not completed.
• GPA: 3.5

• Focus on apologetics and mission work.

Sigma Xi research society.

• Carboxylesterase activity on isomers of hydroxybenzoic acid
• American Chemical Society (Student Affiliate)