Brian Church

Brian Church

Environmental Toxicologist, Researcher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager | Data Analyst

  • Education

    • Western Washington University

      2005 - 2010
      Bachelor of Science degree Environmental Science; Toxicology

      Ming-Ho Yu Award for Outstanding Student in the Toxicology Program (2009-2010)

  • Experience

    • Western Washington University

      Jun 2010 - Dec 2010
      Environmental Toxicologist, Researcher

      Self-designed research project looking at benzo(a)pyrene biodegradation by oyster mushroom in soil samples. Self-directed research, method development, management of project team and funding, and use of the lab analytical equipment (LCMS). Measured benzo(a)pyrene concentrations, soil toxicity, and fungal enzyme activity.

    • Windward Environmental

      Oct 2011 - Mar 2024
      Senior Environmental Scientist

      Broad scope of work including Biological Assessment, Ecological Risk Assessment, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, stormwater issues (NPDES), permitting and compliance, environmental sampling and monitoring, task management, and statistical/graphics support (R programming). Focus on sediment chemistry and ecology, metals and mining issues, defining chemical background and ecological reference conditions, oil spill response and dispersant chemical toxicology, and PFAS.

    • Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

      Mar 2024 - now
      Project Manager/ Data Analyst
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • HAZWOPER 40-hour training + 8-h refresher course

      Online Training Systems, LLC
      Dec 2024
    • Certified Environmental Risk Assessor

      International Board of Environmental Risk Assessors
      Oct 2023
    • Statistical Analysis with R Programming

      University of Washington
      Jun 2015
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Technician

      Issued by City of Bellingham on Jan 2011
      City of BellinghamAssociated with Brian Church
    • Field Technician

      Issued by University of Washington on Apr 2016
      University of WashingtonAssociated with Brian Church
    • Board Member

      Issued by Friends of North Lake Union on Jan 2016
      Friends of North Lake UnionAssociated with Brian Church
    • Trail Crew

      Issued by Washington Trails Association on Jun 2017
      Washington Trails AssociationAssociated with Brian Church
    • Field crew

      Issued by Windward Environmental on Apr 2019
      Windward EnvironmentalAssociated with Brian Church