(903) 431-6312 

Scott Moss

1108 Candice Dr, Whitehouse, TX 75791  (903) 431-6312 
Scott Moss

Objective

Career goals include obtaining a position within Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Manufacturing, Research and Development, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, or Client Project Management. Current member of the American Chemical Society with a strong work ethic, initiative, and integrity. Background includes experience in Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Product Management in Chemical Manufacturing, Quality Control/Quality Assurance in Environmental Analytical analysis and in Cosmetic Product material testing. Strong familiarity with EPA regulations, including Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, ISO guidelines, Good Laboratory Practices, EPA methods, and Standard Methods for the Analysis of Wastewater and Drinking Water.. Lead Auditor training and experience with ISO 17025 quality systems.

Accomplishments

  • Current member on the corporate Board of Directors for Ana-lab Corporation
  • As Laboratory Manager, sample volume increased 6% over the last three years without increasing staffing.
  • Assisted in coordination and training for a new database information system (web based client/server DBMS) Direct liaison between IT development and communication to end user.
  • Developed specific laboratory method and procedure for low level mercury, EPA method 245.7 as a metals analyst.
  • Expert witness in El Salvador as Project Manager overseeing data intended for legal action.

Experience

January 2016 – Present

V.P. of Operations

  • Corporate officer.
  • Authorized laboratory representative and signatory.
  • Direct access to the President.
  • Authority to stop and recall work and the authority to resume work.
  • Regulatory contact.
  • Client contact and advisor.
  • Oversee all laboratory activities including information technology.
  • Approve bids.
  • Assign sample priority.
  • Review analytical problems, corrective action, complaints, and contracts.
  • Initiate and approve completion of CARs and PARs.
  • Approve major purchases.
  • Conduct management meetings
  • Administers employee disciplinary action.
  • Review and signs reports.

August 2013 – Present

Laboratory Manager

  • Work in coordination with Inorganics/Organics Manager and other department supervisors to ensure departments meet quality system standards, client and production requirements, and maintain operating cost budgets.
  • Perform internal audits
  • Review/revise standard operating procedures and corresponding analytical methods
  • Prepare/analyze/review proficiency testing samples
  • Perform instrument demonstration of capabilities/quality control
  • Supervise and authorize training
  • Supervise and monitor Metals Department/Classical Chemistry Department employees
  • Work along with other lab technicians in chemical testing to accredited standards/methods, approved equipment and working practices.

January 2012 – July 2013 / Ana-lab Corp. / Kilgore, TX

Metals Department Manager

  • Work in coordination with Inorganics/Organics Manager and other department supervisors to ensure departments meet quality system standards
  • Perform internal audits
  • Review/revise standard operating procedures and corresponding analytical methods
  • Prepare/analyze/review proficiency testing samples
  • Perform instrument demonstration of capabilities/quality control
  • Supervise and authorize training
  • Supervise and monitor Metals Department/Classical Chemistry Department employees
  • Work along with other lab technicians in chemical testing to accredited standards/methods, approved equipment and working practices.
  • Analytical instrumentation expertise
  • Instrumentation included ICP-AES, ICP-MS, CVAAS for mercury analysis and CVAFS for low level mercury analysis
  • Prepare/analyze samples and QC for analysis.
  • Evaluate and enter data.
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance

November 2011 – January 2012 / Microconsult, Inc. / Carrollton, TX

Quality Control Chemist

  • Review quality data including method development/qualification
  • Assist in ICP-AES method development and reporting
  • Training program development
  • Materials/Reagent Purchasing research/liaison

October 2010 – November 2011 / Chem-Aqua, Inc. / Irving, TX

Product Line Manager

  • Evaluate cost, margins, and commissions to establish pricing
  • Establish and maintain vendor relationships
  • Maintain relationships between Research and Development, Marketing and Sales, and other business units for new product development and reformulation
  • Maintain and evaluate product lines for addition/removal of products

April 2010 – October 2010 / Ana-lab Corp / Kilgore, TX

Metals Department Supervisor

  • Supervise and monitor Metals Department employees
  • Work along with other lab technicians in chemical testing to accredited standards/methods, approved equipment and working practices.
  • Prepare solutions.
  • Calibrate instruments.
  • Instruments include ICP-AES, ICP-MS, CVAAS for mercury analysis and CVAFS for low level mercury analysis
  • Prepare and analyze samples and QC standards for analysis.
  • Evaluate and enter data.
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance

August 2008 – March 2010 / Ana-lab Corp / Kilgore, TX

Client Project Manager

  • Ensure laboratory operated within guidelines and complies with Quality Systems Standards (ISO/NELAC)
  • Corporate contact for regional service centers.
  • Client contact and advisor.
  • Prepare specialized quality reports including e-data.
  • Prepare quotes and assist with bids.
  • Review quality data.
  • Conduct internal audits.
  • Review and revise standard operating procedures.
  • Monitor training and traceability records.
  • Approve selection of quality critical purchases.
  • Assist Managers and Quality technicians.
  • Assist Executive VP

May 2007 – July 2008 / Ana-lab Corp / Kilgore, TX

Lab Technician/Metals Analyst

  • Work along with other lab technicians in chemical testing to accredited standards/methods, approved equipment and working practices.
  • Prepare solutions.
  • Calibrate instruments.
  • Instruments include ICP-AES, ICP-MS, CVAAS for mercury analysis and CVAFS for low level mercury analysis
  • Prepare samples and QC for analysis.
  • Analyze samples and QC.
  • Evaluate and enter data.
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance.

Education

University of Texas at Tyler / Tyler, TX

B.S. Chemistry

  • GPA: 3.47
  • ACS student affiliate
  • Minor Industrial Safety

University of Texas at Tyler / Tyler, TX

M.B.A. (Business Administration)

  • GPA: 3.4