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MARK P. WAGHER, CEAC, CHMM5713 Planet Drive * Fairfield, OH 45014(513) 860-9464 * Cell: (513) 310-6827 * [email protected]

ANALYTICAL CHEMIST

Dedicated and disciplined professional with more than 25 years of experience inenvironmental chemistry expertise creating and implementing analytical methods using new technologies to reduce analytical times and increase sample throughput.Skillfully coordinated laboratory and field operations, including extraction, preparation, and analysis of air, water, soil, and solid waste samples. Proficient with numerous lab techniques and instrumentation, including GC, GC/MS, HPLC, MS, Purge and Trap, ICP-OES, TOC, and TOX. Experienced in compliance with RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, and NPDES regulations. Certified Environmental Analytical Chemist and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.

Versatile leader who maintains sense of ownership of projects and displays unwavering commitment to quality and reliability of investigations, data, and experiments. Proven leadership experience includes background training, mentoring, andsupervising junior researchers and lab associates. Creative, valued, and respected associate recognized for superior work ethic, strong attention to detail, andinnovative approach to problem solving.

Core Competencies

Lab Management * Budgeting * Staffing * Training & Development * Performance MonitoringGroup Supervision & Management * Marketing * Customer Support * QA/QC * Data Verification & Validation Instrument Repair * Technical Support * Report Preparation * Compliance * Audit Supervision

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS, Aiken, SC * 2009- 2010Data Chemist (Subcontractor)

Organized and executed sampling and analysis activities with sampling teams andlab personnel. Reviewed and verified data, prepared reports, and ensured compliance with applicable regulations.* Wrote validation report for PCB analysis project, which became template modelfor future validation reports. Appointed to serve on Local Safety Information Team (LSIT) and perform Behavior Based Safety (BBS) observations.* Achieved 100% accuracy on Laboratory Delivery orders.

CLEAN WATER LIMITED, Dayton, OH * 2005-2009Laboratory ManagerOversaw all daily lab operations, including supervising staff, maintaining and repairing equipment, monitoring inventories, and training chemists on all shifts.Obtained samples and conducted data review for Title V subpart DD compliance. A

nalyzed waste streams to determine appropriate treatment, storage, and disposalprocedures. Established analytical methodologies and identified environmental contaminants in non-routine matrices; determined treatability of waste streams.

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CLEAN WATER LIMITED, Dayton, OH * 2005-2009 (continued)

* Reduced costs by 30% through more efficient use of resources and by negotiating contracts with vendors.* Obtained approval for capital investment for GC/MS instrument; developed site-specific analytical methods, authored SOPs, and trained staff on equipment usage.* Developed and implemented sample preparation and analytical method for PCBs inused oil samples.* Served on Safety Committee and Environmental Compliance Committee.

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, Cincinnati, OH * 2002-2005Environmental ChemistRecruited to review and validate project data for numerous DOD and DOE remediation projects. Led audits of contracted laboratories; ensured compliance with appropriate regulations and standards. Conducted field work to analyze water and sediment samples.* Spearheaded development of Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) and managed operations of on-site mobile analysis lab for riverbed pollution remediation project.* Led analysis of more than 10,000 samples without a single rejected analysis.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES, INC., Cincinnati, OH * 1998-2002Environmental Chemist / Supervisor

Skillfully extracted and analyzed solid waste, wastewater, and drinking water samples for EPA-regulated parameter; utilized GC, GC/MS, and HPLC. Supported marketing initiatives, as well as customer service efforts. Communicated results, data qualifiers, and EPA methodologies to customers and prospective customers.* Obtained Ohio EPA certification for GC methods 507 and 508, GC/MS methods 524and 525, and HPLC methods 531, 547, 549, and 550.* Identified need for additional GC/MS system to reduce backlog of samples. Facing lack of funds for new equipment, utilized obsolete mass spectrometers and unused GC to build system to run dirtier samples. Efforts reduced backlog with no additional cost.* Developed dual purge and trap device from spare parts, which reduced cycle times for volatile organic compound analysis by 50%.* Created vacuum manifold system to perform four solid phase extractions with si

ngle pump. Quadrupled method productivity with minimal investment.

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT * 1994-1998Environmental ChemistContracted by various staffing agencies and facilities to provide comprehensiveanalytical services; selected clients included Massachusetts Military Reservation (US DOD), The Mound Site (US DOE), Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (US DOE), Quanterra Environmental Services, Isotec, Inc., a division of Sigma Aldrich, Hilton Davis Chemicals, and Arthur Andersen Consulting Services. Performed GC andGC/MS analysis, reviewed and validated data, and prepared reports/abstracts.

FERNALD ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROJECT (US DOE), Cincinnati, OH * 1992-1994Senior Environmental Scientist III

Prepared and analyzed soil, water, and waste samples in start-up laboratory. Drafted procedures and processes and trained chemists on standardized methods. Supervised and mentored junior scientists.

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TRIANGLE LABORATORIES, INC. Research Triangle Park, NC * 1986-1992Senior Environmental Chemist / Group Leader


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Trained and managed work of GC/MS chemists and senior chemists in volatile, semi-volatile, and dioxin work groups. Performed GC/MS analysis and method development, generated reports, assisted with QA/QC, product marketing, and customer support. Maintained instruments, wrote new methods software, and conducted internaland external audits. Developed analytical methods for non-routine samples and special needs, including participation in the development of a high resolution GC/MS method for analysis of PAH compounds in stack emissions for the California Air Resources Board (Method # CARB429). Worked at vendor display booth for Dioxin'91, HazMat, and other trade shows and conferences.

WITCO CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Houston, TX * 1983-1986Quality Control ChemistAnalyzed finished products and in-process samples manufactured at a petrochemical plant using wet chemistry bench methods and some instrumentation.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, & AFFILIATIONS

* Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Western Illinois University* Certified Environmental Analytical Chemist (CEAC)* Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)* Completed 40-Hour HAZWOPER course, with annual 8-hour refresher courses

Professional affiliations include:

* American Institute of Chemists (Fellow)* Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals* American Chemical Society (ACS)* ACS Cincinnati Area Local Section* National Registry of Certified Chemists

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