Allen Janeczko

Experience

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  University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2011

  Chemistry Research Staff

  o Performed multi-layer liquid extractions from various nitric acid/tributyl phosphate/diluent compositions and interpreted data collected from GC/MS and TGA to investigate fundamental physical and chemical properties, determine thermal stability, and degradation product composition of assorted nitric acid/tributyl phosphate/diluent compositions.

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  United States Air Force

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2016

  o Led team of military and civilian chemists, hydrologists, chemical and nuclear engineers to provide advanced modeling and simulation products to support worldwide multi-agency weapon of mass destruction (WMD) non-proliferation operations.o Interacted with national level agencies to define needs and requirements to achieve relevant and timely operational solutions to complex technical problems in order to meet client goals and objectives.o Reviewed, evaluated, interpreted, and presented complex technical information to senior Air Force officials, Department of Defense staff, and national policy makers in a clear and concise manner to people of various backgrounds and skills.o Performed chemical engineering modeling of compounds of interest supporting global operations, multiple organizations, and tactical planning.o Lead author on several high-vis, technical reports of national importance involving the principles and modeling data of source terms, atmospheric transport and chemistry, environmental fate, and hydrological transport of effluents.o Leveraged existing environmental modeling tools to develop strategies for new mission areas and increase efficiency of current operational capabilities.o Attended and briefed technical and program development efforts to customers, senior leadership, and advisory panels to develop partnerships across government agencies and technical contractors to provide modeling inputs and improvements to expand mission capabilities. Show less

  • Chemist

    Mar 2013 - Jul 2016

  • MS Research Associate

    Aug 2011 - Mar 2013
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  Signature Science LLC

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2018

  Chemist

  o GC/MS analyst in both CONUS and OCONUS analytical laboratory environments providing high throughput, high fidelity sample preparation, analysis, and data review of samples suspected of containing chemical materials of interest in support of the Department of Defense (DOD).o Expertly maintain and operate multiple Agilent Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometers (GC/MS), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) instrumentation, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and deployment capable Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometers.o Support Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis through sample preparation and data review in OCONUS analytical laboratories.o Train clients and colleagues in GC/MS, XRD, SEM, and FTIR for field laboratory situations to include, but not limited to trace sample preparation, data acquisition and interpretation using Agilent systems and Chemstation software, instrument repair and maintenance, report writing, and sample database entry and support.o Provided reach back support for field laboratories, consisting of data review of GC/MS data, XRD, SEM, FTIR along with report writing and instrument repair/troubleshooting.o Adheres to quality assurance principles, procedures, and practices integrated into the laboratory operations.o Provides support to various training exercises related to defense and national security. Show less

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  ORAU

  Feb 2018 - Nov 2021

  Analytical Chemist

  o Analyst and operator for Agilent GC/MS and LC/MS-MS systems in both stateside and overseas laboratory environments conducting sample preparation, analysis, data review, and reporting of samples suspected of containing explosives, drugs of abuse, and other chemical materials of interest in support of the Department of Defense (DOD).o Maintain and calibrate multiple Agilent GC/MS and LC/MS-MS instruments as well as XRD, SEM-EDS, and FTIR spectrometers.o Train clients and colleagues on GC/MS, XRD, SEM-EDS, and FTIR practices for overseas laboratory operations to include, but not limited to trace sample preparation, data acquisition and interpretation using MassHunter and Chemstation software, instrument repair and maintenance, report writing, and LIMS documentation.o Provide reach back support for overseas laboratories, consisting of data review of GC/MS, XRD, SEM, and FTIR data along with report writing and instrument repair/troubleshooting.o Conduct method development for limit of detection, isolation, quantitation, and reporting of current and new analytes of interest as well as sampling matrices in transitioning from the discontinued Agilent 5975T GC/MS to the Agilent 7890/5977 GC/MS system.o Provide laboratory support and consultation in various training exercises related to aiding DOD personnel in rapid recognition of threats to national security.o Maintain sample processing records using NuGenesis LIMS as well as laboratory inventory of consumables and analytical standard expiration tracking/re-ordering timeframes. Show less

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  Actalent (subcontractor 11/2021 to 06/2022) and NAMSA (06/2022 to 07/2024)

  Nov 2021 - Jul 2024

  Interpretation Chemist

  o Responsible for EI-GC-MS data interpretation of extractables and leachable studies for the determination of toxicological implications and risk assessment in relation to medical devices, both semi-volatile and volatile (headspace sampling)o Specialize in protocol development for continuous improvement and customer interaction post-analysis.o Analyze Agilent OpenLab GC/MS data, perform calculations and interpret results while occasionally performing trend analysis of QC data.o Assist with SOP, purchase specification, protocol, and work instruction creation and revisions.o Participate in the improvement of documents, test systems, quality systems, and workflow.o Responsible for review of incoming test articles and paperwork for appropriateness and accuracy.o Review work of other colleagues for scientific soundness and GLP/GMP and SOP compliance.o Lead in failure investigations identifying root cause and corrective/preventative actions in the event of test failures Show less

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  NAMSA

  Nov 2021 - Jul 2024

  Interpretation Chemist