GC and GC/MS Analyst

Seeking a challenging and responsible gas chromatography analyst position where my expertise in GC/MSD and other analytical techniques will be utilized.

Organized, deadline oriented professional with 25 years experience in analytical chemistry, laboratory controls, and organic chemistry. Offer 25 years of hands on experience with GC & GC/MSD (Agilent GC 5890, 6890, 7890 and MSD 5970, 5971, 5973, 5975).
• Strong academic experience in chemistry and biology with well-developed analytical testing skills.
• Working knowledge of Quality Control testing in a lab setting.
• Ability to develop test and analysis methods.
• Ability to work independently, or in a group with good critical judgment.
• Good at problem solving and able to work under pressure.
• Energetic self-starter.

EMPLOYMENT
GC/MS Semivolatile Analyst Aug 2013— Jan 2015 (Workforce reduction)
TestAmerica, Houston, Texas
Performed analyses, report and review results following EPA methods: 625/8270C (Semivolatiles) utilizing Agilent ChemStation (acquisition software), TARGET and CHROM (data analysis software), and TAL (reporting and reviewing LIMS).
Prepared standards and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct organic analyses.

Performed calibration and maintained GC/MSD systems including MSD source cleaning, tuning and optimizing systems for specific analyses.

Senior GC and GC/MS Analyst Jul 1991 — Sep 2012 (Lab was sold to A and B Lab and closed)
Anacon, Inc., Houston, Texas
Performed analyses and report results following EPA methods: 625/8270C (Semivolatiles), 608/ 8081A (Pesticides), 8082 (PCB) and 615/8151A (Herbicides).
Developed methods and procedures to apply set principle and theories.
Independently developed methods of chemical analysis for unknown materials for which there are no established methods.
Prepared standards and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct organic analyses.

Performed calibration and maintained GC/MSD systems including MDS source cleaning, tuning and optimizing systems for specific analyses, troubleshooting and laboratory investigations.
Lab Supervisor - GC and GC/MS Analyst 1990 — 1991 (Lab was closed)
Hanby’s Lab, Houston, Texas
Supervised lab operation and performed various GC and GC/MSD analyses.

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Chemistry and Entomology, Cracow University, Poland - 1981

US Citizen through the naturalization