Steve Smith

• Developed and published analytical methods for measurement of pesticide, wastewater and pharmaceutical compounds in solid and liquid environmental matrices.
• Optimized analytical methods for more efficient output.
• Analyzed samples for environmental contaminants using GC/MS, LC/MS and colorimetric instrumentation.
• Developed novel quality assurance and control procedures to verify the quality of analysis.
• Trained personnel in the field of analytical chemistry.
• Wrote programs to assist with chemical analysis, and programs to analyze large sets of data.
• Reviewed data to check for quality issues.
• Developed waste handling systems that increased safety and provided greater efficiency of waste management.
• Ensured chemical analysis was accomplished in a timely manner.
• Organized laboratory environments to improve efficiency and safety.

Served as president of an all-volunteer organization that worked with various government land agencies to help build and maintain mountain trails for all users. This organization manages grants of $200,000 to $400,000 each year. We organize work parties that result in thousands of hours of volunteer work each year, helping government land agencies build and maintaining public trails.

• Taught a Analytical instrumentation class