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Matthew Michaelis

Matthew Michaelis

Lab Analyst I

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Engineer with Industrial Waste and Pollution Prevention at the Metropolitan Council

  • Education

    • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

      1998 - 2003
      Bachelor's degree Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Member of Theta Tau, Professional Engineering Fraternity Coursework in biology and chemistry, biological instrumentation and control systems, environmental engineering and biology, and solid and hazardous waste identification and remediation

    • The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science

      2011 - 2013
      Graduate Certificate Environmental Engineering

      Emphasis on Sanitary Engineering Design and Pollution Impact Assessment:Coursework in water and wastewater treatment, sanitary engineering and water and wastewater treatment design, and environmental impact assessment

  • Experience

    • Pace Analytical

      Nov 2004 - Sept 2007
      Lab Analyst I

      • Prepared and analyzed water and soil samples using gas chromatography instrumentation• Prepared and validated sample results and data packages • Maintained and troubleshot autosamplers, sample concentrators, and gas chromatograph instrumentation• Assisted with safety inspections and waste removal

    • PEER Consultants, P.C.

      Dec 2007 - Dec 2008
      Lab Technician

      • Contract with District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority on Nitrogen Removal Pilot Study • Programmed and maintained autosamplers and metering equipment• Performed analysis on collected samples for Chemical Oxygen Demand, Total and Soluble Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Nitrate, Nitrite, Phosphorus, and Ammonia concentrations, Total Suspended and Volatile Solids, and Alkalinity

    • DC Water

      Dec 2008 - Apr 2017

      • Monitor field sampling , laboratory analysis, and data reporting for adherence to EPA methods, procedures, and regulation• Calibrating and maintaining field and laboratory equipment for proper operation and result accuracy• Ordering supplies and managing laboratory and research budgets• Coordinate safety training for laboratory personnel and hazardous waste disposal • Performing various analyses for pH, chemical and biological oxygen demand, microbiological activity, solids content, nitrogen compounds, phosphorus compounds, and volatile organic compounds in wastewater and residue samples collected from treatment processes

      • Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer

        Aug 2015 - Apr 2017

      • Physical Science Technician

        Dec 2008 - Aug 2015

    • Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities

      Apr 2017 - now
      Associate Engineer

      Administer industrial discharge permits for facilities contributing industrial wastewater to the Metropolitan Disposal System

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Engineer-in-Training

      District of Columbia Board of Professional Engineers