Catherine Svingos
Chesapeake
Summary
Goal-oriented Laboratory Supervising Chemist serving HRSD's mission, vision, and values by striving for continuous improvement and team engagement. Seeks win-win scenarios for all laboratory personnel, customers, and stakeholders. Encourages an open forum of communication to solve problems collaboratively and respectfully.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Supervising Chemist
Hampton Roads Sanitation District
09.2016 - Current
- Supervise Solids analytical section to ensure data integrity and frequency for EPA VPDES permit compliance is met
- Supervise Metals analytical section to support data analysis for P3, Treatment, MAP, and SWIFT projects
- Train new analysts to perform analyses utilizing proper QC protocols, data validation, and reporting requirements
- Prepare and analyze samples for Metal determination by Inductively-Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), and Cold-Vapor Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (CVAA)
- Develop quality systems to meet customer expectations and improve efficiency, review and update SOPs, and maintain documentation and traceability
- Coordinate with external contacts for on-site service, and perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
- Review regulating agency requirements and data quality objectives to ensure the analytical sections maintain compliance
Laboratory Technician
AmSpec Services
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Performed analytical testing on refined petroleum and petrochemicals to ensure product quality specifications
- Performed analysis and routine maintenance on GC and GC/MS instrumentation
- Determined octane rating of gasoline products
- Maintained documentation and transcribed results into Certificate of Analysis reports for customers
- Implemented proper hazardous waste practices and coordinated with vendor for disposal
- Served as point of contact on weekends with petroleum inspectors and operations personnel to communicate sample time arrival and estimated completion of analysis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA2013
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Data analytics
- Detail oriented
- Effective listening
- Excellent communication
- Laboratory operations
- Microsoft office proficient
- Recordkeeping
- Strategic planning
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Professional Development
- Team leader of HRSD CEL Recycling team (2017-current)
- Member of HRSD CEL Morale team (2018-current)
- Member of HRSD Sustainability Environmental Advocacy Group (2018-current)
- Member of Water Quality Lunch and Learn Team (2022-current)
- Your Role in Quality- Recognized for innovative quality project and honorary safety award winner
- Dale Carnegie- Leading Virtual Teams
- Teamwork and Problem Solving (TAPS)
- Leadership and Management Program (LAMP)
- HRSD Supervisor Training Program
- Coaching
- VWEA Leadership Academy 2023-2024 Cohort
- Member of VWEA Good Laboratory Practices committee (2024-current)
Timeline
Laboratory Supervising Chemist
Hampton Roads Sanitation District
09.2016 - Current
Laboratory Technician
AmSpec Services
07.2014 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Virginia Tech
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