John Bullock

Experience

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  U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

  Sept 1985 - Aug 2008

  Laboratory Manager / Senior Chemist

  -- Directed all activities of the Energy Resources Team Coal Laboratory: budget, personnel, workflow, equipment, and training. -- Planned, monitored, and approved the procurement of supplies, chemicals, and instrumentation.-- Managed day to day operations of the laboratory, which included scheduling and coordinating work, monitoring analytical results (timeliness, reliability, accuracy, precision) using USGS and/or ASTM protocols, and reviewing QA/QC data.-- Energy Resources Team resident expert and technical consultant in the analysis of coal and coal combustion residues-- Analyzed multiple matrix types utilizing complex instrumentation (ICP-MS, ICP-OES, Sulfur/Carbon analyzer, AA, IC etc.). -- Developed and/or modified analytical methods for various research projects as needed or requested by clients. -- Contributed to 100+ USGS publications as an author, consultant, analyst, and technical reviewer. Show less

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  SGS North America Inc.

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2014

  Quality Manager

  -- Conducted annual audits on 18 western US labs in 5 states; action items were based on ASTM standards, company protocols, quality, and safety.-- Trained employees on ASTM standards, company SOP's and protocols, equipment/instrument operation and calibration, QA/QC implementation (SPC Charts etc.), and corrective action responses (CAR's), including root cause analysis and proper follow-up verification. -- Consulted with clients on test results, proper procedures and standards, method repeatability/reproducibility, and overall laboratory efficiency and improvement. Analyzed testing failures and provided corrective actions to meet their quality requirements.-- Analyzed statistical and quality control data for precision, accuracy, and reliability.-- -- Caretaker of several XRF instruments; wrote the company SOP, calibrated each instrument, and trained employees on proper operation, "troubleshooting", sample analysis, and quality control.-- Provided ISO 17025 training to company personnel.-- Known for providing expertise and feedback to clients and co-workers with honesty, integrity, and sincerity.-- Assisted in the "start-up" of new laboratories; tasks included equipment set-up and testing, personnel training (procedures, quality control, and equipment), and documentation acquisition (control charts, SOP's, Methods, SDS’s etc.).-- Interacted with various vendors to assure they met instrumentation calibration and performance standards. -- Polished communication skills, both written and verbal, on display while writing detailed reports, leading discussions, and training others. Show less

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  Infinity Laboratories

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

  Quality Manager

  -- Trained laboratory personnel in ISO 17025. -- Wrote and/or edited Quality documents and SOP's in support of ISO 17025 accreditation-- Liaison to the ISO 17025 accrediting organization-- Quality support to the chemistry group-- Implemented a Proficiency Testing Program