Andrea Kum

Detail-oriented Scientist with 20+ years of laboratory experience spanning commercial, field, and federal government environments. Expert in analytical chemistry, EPA laboratory procedures, and ISO 9001:2015 standards, with strong working knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), and Quality Control. Skilled in sample preparation, calibration & maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, chemical inventory management, data logging & entry, and OSHA-compliant handling of hazardous materials and chemical agents.

Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist, GS-1301-11 - Federal Bureau of Engraving and Printing - Washington, DC

(2024-01 - 2025-03)

• Documented calibration and verification of analytical lab equipment; tracked and trending performance via Maximo requests, vendor escorts, and purchase orders
• Maintained chemical and general supply inventory; managed storeroom requisitions through Oracle (Chemical Inventory Management)
• Logged and labeled all chemicals on receipt; performed data logging & entry of chemical inventory via Laboratory Information System
• Characterized ink properties through spectral reflectance analysis (Lambda 950 spectrophotometer) and Prufbau ink print / viscosity testing
• Performed weekly safety inspections supporting Quality Operations; participated in implementing the "5S’s of Lean"

Laboratory Technician - Bob Taylor Engineering, Inc. - Lexington Park, MD

(2017-09 - 2023-06)

• Performed field testing of soil, concrete, and asphalt materials; collected and prepared water samples for analysis
• Documented all test results and maintained field equipment calibration per SOPs

Environmental Field Technician - AMEC Foster Wheeler, Joint Base Andrews AFB - MD

(2015-12 - 2017-08)

• Performed field tests according to SOPs using spectrophotometers and portable instrumentation
• Collected air, water, soil, and sediment samples; executed sample preparation for laboratory analysis
• Maintained chain-of-custody documentation and field data logs

Laboratory Technician - Synthetic Materials, LLC - Aquasco, MD

(2012-02 - 2015-03)

• Provided FGD laboratory services: tested wastewater (pH, Cl, TSS, TDS, nitrate, ammonia, COD) and characterized gypsum material (moisture, Cl, sulfite, particle size, acid)
• Documented and reported all physical and chemical analyses in detail
• Performed calibration & maintenance of lab equipment, including spectrophotometer, particle size analyzer, moisture analyzer, and pH meters
• Trained and assisted plant personnel on lab procedures and specifications

Water Quality Technician - District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority - Washington, DC

(2009-08 - 2011-12)

• Analyzed drinking water and wastewater samples via GC for mercury and total sulfur
• Conducted mobile lab field work; performed public home and business water quality sampling for NEPA compliance using colorimeters
• Flushed and analyzed fire hydrants for pH, monochloramines, nitrates, HPC, ammonia, conductivity, and UV parameters
• Researched chemicals in the DC distribution system; prepared and presented detailed reports

Laboratory Analyst II - BTS Laboratories / Rx Solutions - Waldorf, MD

(2005-10 - 2008-07)

• Analyzed drinking water samples for Pb, Na, Fe, Cu, Mn, and As using wet chemistry techniques (gravimetric, potentiometric, spectrophotometric, volumetric)
• Performed sample preparation of media, reagents, and buffer solutions; conducted bacterial presence / absence analyses
• Performed analyses via AA Spec Graphite Furnace and flame; utilized FIA Lachat 8000
• Developed and optimized methods and LOPs; maintained laboratory tools and equipment (pH/TDS, conductivity meters, incubators, water baths)

Chemical Demil Technician II - Battelle Memorial Institute, Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Edgewood Area) - MD

(2003-03 - 2005-08)

• Provided technical support for an agent non-surety chemical lab, RDT&E; held DoD Secret Clearance
• Performed daily wet chemistry functions: pH, extractions for volatiles and PCB pesticides, TOC, fluoride, sulfide, Chrome 6, and COD testing; prepared reagents and buffers
• Safely maintained hazardous materials and chemical agents under OSHA compliance; performed aseptic sampling in clean room environment with full PPE Proficiency
• Logged and labeled samples with unique IDs into LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
• Developed LOPs, methods, and training classes

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Chemistry Minor) - Campbell University (2001)