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Michael Mitchell

@michaelmitchell

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Analytical environmental chemist specializing in QA/QC, GC/MS analysis, and laboratory project management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles using my environmental chemistry and QA/QC leadership to manage lab operations, ensure regulatory compliance, lead complex projects, and deliver high-quality client results.

I am an analytical environmental chemist with extensive experience leading QA/QC and project management in environmental laboratories. I have operated and maintained Agilent 6890/5973 GC/MS and Agilent 6890 GC-FID systems, performed VOC and SVOC analyses using Purge and Trap, and validated lab data across Metals, Microbiology, Wet Chem, Inorganic, and Soils departments.

I have a proven record managing PT certification programs, maintaining QAM and SOPs, and delivering client reports via Khemia LIMS while providing technical leadership and technology transfer support, including a long-term collaboration with Chevron in Angola.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Staff Scientist / Consultant

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NewFields, LLC

Sep 2007 - Present (17 years 11 months)

Managed analytical oversight and client projects, reviewed VOC, GRO, PAH and PCB reports, led technology transfer training for Chevron Angola, and streamlined lab processes to improve data quality and delivery.

Environmental Analysis VOC GRO PAH PCB Technology Transfer Instrument Troubleshooting Process Improvement Project Management

QA/QC Manager / Project Manager

SGS/Silver State Analytical Laboratories

Jul 2019 - Jun 2025 (5 years 11 months)

Led QA/QC and project management, overseeing EPA-method analyses (524.2, 8260, 8270, 624, 8015), GC/MS and GC-FID operation, and Khemia LIMS reporting; maintained NDEP PT certification and improved data quality and instrument uptime.