SUMMARY

Experienced Analytical Chemist knowledgeable in analytical instrumentation,
scientific methodology, quality assurance, and method development. A problem
solver dedicated to quality work within a strict timeline. Able to work
independently as well as within strategic team.
Expertise includes:

ICP, ICPMS, AA, IC, LC, GC, XRD 
Method development and validation 
Training 
Research 
Quality Control 
ISO Auditing 
Writing Standard Operating Procedures 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AIR LIQUIDE -Dallas,Tx 2002-2009 
Worldwide Gas and Chemical Company 
Chemist  * Electronics Division-Balazs Analytical Lab
Performed Vapor Phase Decomposition on wafers and metal analysis on chemicals
using ICP and ICPMS
 * Generated $100,000 in new business by proving Air Liquide  's Vapor Phase
Decomposition method for determining metal contamination on wafers was more
accurate than competitor  's
 * Trained manager and employees for new labs opening at different sites
facilitating immediate startup and revenue generation of $80,000 per month
 * Performed internal audits assuring ISO re-certification, necessary for
retaining present clients and attracting new clients 
 * Qualified chemicals produced by Air Liquide assuring chemicals met strict
customer specifications increasing customer satisfaction by 20 %
 * Worked with semi-conductor customer to determine source of metal
contamination on wafers, saving customers $1,000,000 in wasted product
 * Wrote Standard Operating Procedures ensuring consistent and accurate results
reducing the need for re-sampling and reanalysis by 10 %

CNA Insurance Company Dallas,TX 1987-2002 
Chemist -CNA Industrial Hygiene Lab 1991-2002 
Performed metal analysis on air samples using Flame A.A., I.C.P., and Graphite
Furnace and silica analysis by XRD
 * Reorganized work process, reducing sample turn around time from an average of
10 days to 2 days.
 * Streamlined workflow, increasing the number of samples analyzed per week from
250 to 400.
 * Validated established metal procedures and developed new ones, generating 38
% of lab revenue.
 * Wrote standard operating procedures, allowing work to be performed in primary
chemist absence.
 * Achieved high proficiency in A.I.H.A. PAT and ELPAT programs, helping to
maintain lab  's accreditation.

Associate Chemist -CNA Industrial Hygiene Lab 1989-1991 
Performed gravimetric analysis, organic analysis using H.P.L.C., and asbestos
analysis by PLM 
 * Consistently maintained an internal Q.C. audit score of 93 %.
 * Stressed attention to detail, limiting rework and reanalysis of samples to
less than 1%.
 * Negotiated pricing with vendors, reducing supply expenses by 15 %.

Laboratory Technician -CNA Industrial Hygiene Lab 1987-1989 
Performed wet chemistry analysis using U.V. Vis and I.S.E.

 
Education and Training

B.S. in Biology
Southern Methodist University- Dallas, Texas

JY I.C.P. Course
Perkin Elmer Flame A.A. and Graphite Furnace Course
Fundamentals in Industrial Hygiene Correspondence Course
McCrone Institute P.L.M. Course
Intermediate Excel Training
Advanced Excel Training
Intermediate Microsoft Word