MICHAEL WILEY
Hephzibah
Summary
Experienced chemistry candidate with expertise in advanced analytical testing, radiochemical analysis, and safety compliance. Proficient in utilizing complex analytical instruments and regulatory standards to ensure operational efficiency and safety. Demonstrated ability to develop and revise processes and procedures, serve as a subject matter expert for laboratory systems and instrumentation, and implement radiological effluent technical specifications. Experienced in nuclear plant operations, including EPRI and INPO chemistry programs, and skilled in environmental monitoring and data management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Chemistry Technician III
Duke Energy
New Hill
04.2024 - Current
- Performed advanced analytical testing and radiochemical analyses, ensuring Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) compliance.
- Maintained, calibrated, and troubleshot complex analytical instruments including IC, AA, ICP OES, TOC, UV-Vis, Liquid Scintillation, HPGE, and GC.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to ensure compliance with ODCM, NPDES, ASTM, INPO, NRC, and EPRI standards.
- Implemented safety protocols and radiation protection measures by working in radiohoods.
- Analyzed, interpreted, communicated, and archived data to daily operations staff, ensuring plant health.
- Monitored and assisted in maintaining the Potable Water program and ensured compliance with NC drinking water permit.
- Monitored and assisted in maintaining the Primary, Secondary, and Closed Water Strategic Plans, ensuring compliance with Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) guidelines.
- Performed analysis regarding REMP, groundwater, and stormwater.
Chemist
Savannah River Site
Aiken
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Led a team of technicians and enforced compliance with GMP, GLP, and radiological safety standards.
- Specialized in radiological operations, maintaining ALARA, and working in radiohoods, gloveboxes, and hot cells.
- Developed, validated, and verified analytical methods; authored technical procedures.
- Performed advanced analytical testing and radiochemical analyses using instruments such as FID, ECD, IC, ICP OES, ICP MS, FTIR, Liquid Scintillation, HPGE, HPLC, GC, and Alpha Spectroscopy.
- Trained staff in advanced laboratory techniques and radiological safety protocols.
- Conducted safety trend analysis and communicated insights.
- Served as a Subject Matter Expert on the autotitrator.
Chemist
Cardinal Health
Augusta
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked in a CGMP environment, focusing on quality and safety.
- Maintained, calibrated, and troubleshot complex analytical instruments including HPLC, GC, IC, FID, ICP, and UV-Vis.
- Performed advanced analytical testing and radiochemical analysis.
- Developed, validated, and verified analytical methods; authored technical procedures.
Chemical Laboratory Assistant
Aiken Technical College
Aiken
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Instructed students in good laboratory practices (GLP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Managed classroom settings and assisted with chemical inventory, preparation, and disposal.
- Instructed students in performing analyses on complex instruments such as HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis.
- Maintained adherence to safety standards, including PPE use.
Chemical Laboratory Assistant
Augusta University
Augusta
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed multidisciplinary laboratories and collaborated with professors to ensure research was performed and communicated effectively.
- Maintained GLP to adhere to laboratory standards and promote efficient, safe work, utilizing instruments like HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Augusta University
GA05.2019
Skills
- Glovebox Work Certified
- Radiological Work II Certified
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Method Development
- Research Management
- Technical Writing
- Microsoft Office
- LIMS
- C-Surface Water License
- Process and Procedure Development
- Analytical Instrument Troubleshootinig
- On-the-Job Training
- Task Performance Evaluations
- Environmental Monitoring Reports
- Corrective Action Program
- Emergency Response Organization (ERO)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Nuclear Chemistry Technician III
Duke Energy
04.2024 - Current
Chemist
Savannah River Site
10.2022 - 10.2023
Chemist
Cardinal Health
05.2022 - 10.2022
Chemical Laboratory Assistant
Aiken Technical College
05.2021 - 05.2022
Chemical Laboratory Assistant
Augusta University
05.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Augusta University