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Supervises chemists assigned to the Quality Assurance/Methods Development Section, including

leave approval, performance counseling and appraisal.

Performs formal Quality Assurance reviews for all USDA Pesticide Data Program (PDP) samples

and is responsible for transmitting the laboratory results to PDP headquarters.

Administers and/or coordinates Method Development and Method Validation projects. Assembles

method validation data and prepares appropriate forms and summaries. Submits validation data to

the USDA Pesticide Data Program (PDP). Provides training in methodology to laboratory personnel.

Chemist III

March 2001-November 2002

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ALLAHASSEE

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Assists the Quality Assurance Officer with the development and implementation of Quality

Assurance/Quality Control procedures in the Chemical Residue Laboratory.

Maintains the analytical standard inventory utilizing an Access data base. Ensures appropriate neat

pesticides are ordered and available.

Operates and maintains instrumentation for the QA/Methods Development Sub-section. Performs

routine maintenance of gas chromatograph and Liquid chromatograph instrumentation. Evaluates new

instrumentation as part of methods development

Conducts method development work using a variety of preparative, GC, and LC techniques in support

of other laboratory sections. Performs method validation for new methods. Provides training in

methodology to laboratory personnel.

Chemist II

June 1999-March 2001

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ALLAHASSEE

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Prepares analytical standard solutions including stock solutions, working concentrations, various

mixed standards and all needed dilutions from neat pesticides for the Chemical Residue Laboratory.

Maintains the analytical standard inventory utilizing an Access data base. Ensures appropriate neat

pesticides are ordered and available. Responsible for distribution of all pesticide standards to all

subsections including the Winter Haven Laboratory.

Operates and maintains instrumentation for the QA/Methods Development Sub-section

Assists with method validation and with the development of new and improved analytical methods.

Chemist I

January 1998- June 1999

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GRICULTURE

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AFETY

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HEMICAL

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ABORATORY

T

ALLAHASSEE

, FL

Prepares analytical standard solutions including stock solutions, working concentrations, various

mixed standards and all needed dilutions from neat pesticides for the Chemical Residue Laboratory.

Maintains the analytical standard inventory. Ensures appropriate neat pesticides are ordered and

available. Responsible for distribution of all pesticide standards to all subsections including theWinter

Haven Laboratory.

Operates and maintains instrumentation for the QA/Methods Development Sub-section.

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