Pushpa Bhardwaj

Detail-oriented and results-driven Lab Analyst with 15+ years of experience in environmental and microbiological testing, sample preparation, wet chemistry, instrumental analysis, and laboratory management. Skilled in FLAA, ICPOES, CVAA, XRD, TOC Analyzer, chromatography, spectroscopy, quality control, calibration, and regulatory compliance. Strong knowledge of EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, and laboratory SOPs, with a proven ability to deliver accurate, high-quality analysis while maintaining strict safety standards

Sr. Lab Analyst - EMSL Canada Inc

(2019-12 - 2024-12)

• Prepared and analyzed water, soil, vegetation, oil, paint, air and wipe samples by hot block and microwave Mars 6 acid digestion for FLAA and ICPOES.
• Prepared and analyzed water, soil, paint, air and wipe samples by CVVA for Mercury.
• Prepared and analyzed total and dissolved organic and inorganic carbon in water samples by SHIMADZU TOC ANALYZER
• Prepared and analyzed samples for Silica by XRD on Rigaku.
• Prepared, Extracted and analyzed samples for TCLP on FLAA and ICPOES.
• Prepared calibration standards, QC standards and reagents.
• Performed annual MDLS and calibrations and daily verification of different instruments and equipments like pipettes, hot blocks, dispensers, oven, furnace, thermometers etc.
• Skillfully handled TSS/TDS station.
• Determined EC and pH of soil and water samples manually and with PCTITRATE.
• Estimated chromium and phosphorous in soil and water samples by spectrophotometer.
• Performed hot water extraction of soil samples for Boron.
• Contributed to continuous research and method development initiatives to improve analytical accuracy and efficiency.
• Based on standard methods, developed procedure for microwave digestion of vegetation samples for SR&ED project.
• Successfully participated in laboratory proficiency testing programs to ensure data quality and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Performed internal audit for various procedures
• Actively served on the Joint Health and Safety Committee, conducted internal health and safety audits, and participated in quarterly committee meetings to support workplace compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Reviewed data and reported analytical results to clients in a clear and timely manner and handling client inquiries, providing accurate information and effective support.

Lab Technician - AGAT Laboratories

(2012-05 - 2019-12)

Lab Technician - Maxxam Analytics

(2007-04 - 2009-04)

Master of Science - Microbiology - Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur