Instrument Demands on Routine Lab Analysis of Vocs in Soil Using EPA Regulated Methods

In this webinar, we focus on sample prep, analysis, and GC-MS solutions of VOCs in soil. Also, hear how one environmental laboratory implemented a routine testing solution that has improved productivity and reliability.

  • Terry Jeffers, Thermo Fisher Scientific: Methods for sample collection and analysis of soils and solid wastes for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) follow established outline procedures, e.g., EPA 5035A.
    • This procedure is required for analytical methods using Purge & Trap analysis (8021, 8015, and 8260) and these methods are standard in many contract Environmental Laboratories. Soil matrixes are performed on two ranges: low level and high level using Purge and Trap sample concentration and GC-MS detection. Data will be shared showing expected calibration ranges and quality control to meeting Method 8260.
  • Mukesh Jani, Torrent Laboratory case study: Analyzing VOCs in soil after a petrochemical spill based on U.S. EPA Method 8260 and evaluating gas sampling and analysis techniques to meet the demands of routine testing.
    • Torrent, a commercial contract laboratory, was looking for a GC-MS system that would deliver multiple technical and productivity attributes at a reasonable cost – a necessity for the number and types of regulated methods it runs, such as EPA Method 8260. In this webinar, we will hear how the GC-MS system they chose enabled shortened GC run time and improved productivity and reliability.
  • Daniela Cavagnino, Thermo Fisher Scientific: A new GC-MS solution for environmental testing laboratories – boost laboratory efficiency and productivity
    • Analytical testing is highly competitive, placing significant pressure on operating margins. Therefore, increasing sample throughput and efficiency — and producing on-time results — are critical. In this presentation, we summarize the features of the new ISQ 7000 Single Quadrupole GC-MS, which is uniquely designed to offer the best user experience in the routine environment while boosting laboratory efficiency and productivity.

About the presenters

Terry Jeffers Senior GCMS Application Chemist Thermo Fisher Scientific

Terry Jeffers, Senior GCMS Application Chemist, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Terry has 28 years’ experience in the Environmental GC, GC-MS applications. Terry spent 5 years with the Florida Department of Health as a bench chemist with a focus on analysis of VOC’s in air (TO-14), water (Method 524.2) and soil (Method 8260). Terry spent 10 years at Teledyne Tekmar, Purge and Trap manufacture as a Global Training / Application Support Specialist. Presently, Terry works for Thermo Fisher Scientific as Senior GC-MS Application Chemist focused on promulgated GC-MS EPA methodologies for Volatile and Semi Volatile analysis.

Mukesh Jani, President and Lab Director, Torrent Laboratory

Mukesh Jani, President and Lab Director, Torrent Laboratory

Mukesh Jani, founder and Chief Technical Director of Torrent Laboratory, brings over 25 years of experience in evaluating and operating a diverse portfolio of analytical instrumentation. Mukesh has developed many EPA, Solid Waste (SW) and custom methods such as Toxic Air Compendium Methods (TO-15, TO-17, ASTM D-1946), ICP-MS for trace metals, LC-MS Triple Quad for low level Perchlorates and Herbicides, Volatile Organic compounds by GC-MS. He understands the challenge of running a commercial standalone laboratory where quality of instrumentation, technology, robustness and reliability and service play vital role in making the lab successful.

Dr. Daniela Cavagnino, GC/GC-MS Product Marketing Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Dr. Daniela Cavagnino, GC/GC-MS Product Marketing Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Dr. Daniela Cavagnino received a Master Degree in Chemistry at the University of Milan, Italy. She started her career in gas chromatography at Thermo Fisher Scientific spending several years in the R&D laboratories working on GC technology innovation. Then, she conveyed her technical background into product management and marketing management roles with more than 10 years experience in promoting GC/GCMS technology and applications in several different market segments. During her career, she has participated as author and co-author in technical publications and actively operated as lecturer at international conferences.

Overview

In this webinar, we focus on sample prep, analysis, and GC-MS solutions of VOCs in soil. Also, hear how one environmental laboratory implemented a routine testing solution that has improved productivity and reliability.

  • Terry Jeffers, Thermo Fisher Scientific: Methods for sample collection and analysis of soils and solid wastes for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) follow established outline procedures, e.g., EPA 5035A.
    • This procedure is required for analytical methods using Purge & Trap analysis (8021, 8015, and 8260) and these methods are standard in many contract Environmental Laboratories. Soil matrixes are performed on two ranges: low level and high level using Purge and Trap sample concentration and GC-MS detection. Data will be shared showing expected calibration ranges and quality control to meeting Method 8260.
  • Mukesh Jani, Torrent Laboratory case study: Analyzing VOCs in soil after a petrochemical spill based on U.S. EPA Method 8260 and evaluating gas sampling and analysis techniques to meet the demands of routine testing.
    • Torrent, a commercial contract laboratory, was looking for a GC-MS system that would deliver multiple technical and productivity attributes at a reasonable cost – a necessity for the number and types of regulated methods it runs, such as EPA Method 8260. In this webinar, we will hear how the GC-MS system they chose enabled shortened GC run time and improved productivity and reliability.
  • Daniela Cavagnino, Thermo Fisher Scientific: A new GC-MS solution for environmental testing laboratories – boost laboratory efficiency and productivity
    • Analytical testing is highly competitive, placing significant pressure on operating margins. Therefore, increasing sample throughput and efficiency — and producing on-time results — are critical. In this presentation, we summarize the features of the new ISQ 7000 Single Quadrupole GC-MS, which is uniquely designed to offer the best user experience in the routine environment while boosting laboratory efficiency and productivity.
Presenters

About the presenters

Terry Jeffers Senior GCMS Application Chemist Thermo Fisher Scientific

Terry Jeffers, Senior GCMS Application Chemist, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Terry has 28 years’ experience in the Environmental GC, GC-MS applications. Terry spent 5 years with the Florida Department of Health as a bench chemist with a focus on analysis of VOC’s in air (TO-14), water (Method 524.2) and soil (Method 8260). Terry spent 10 years at Teledyne Tekmar, Purge and Trap manufacture as a Global Training / Application Support Specialist. Presently, Terry works for Thermo Fisher Scientific as Senior GC-MS Application Chemist focused on promulgated GC-MS EPA methodologies for Volatile and Semi Volatile analysis.

Mukesh Jani, President and Lab Director, Torrent Laboratory

Mukesh Jani, President and Lab Director, Torrent Laboratory

Mukesh Jani, founder and Chief Technical Director of Torrent Laboratory, brings over 25 years of experience in evaluating and operating a diverse portfolio of analytical instrumentation. Mukesh has developed many EPA, Solid Waste (SW) and custom methods such as Toxic Air Compendium Methods (TO-15, TO-17, ASTM D-1946), ICP-MS for trace metals, LC-MS Triple Quad for low level Perchlorates and Herbicides, Volatile Organic compounds by GC-MS. He understands the challenge of running a commercial standalone laboratory where quality of instrumentation, technology, robustness and reliability and service play vital role in making the lab successful.

Dr. Daniela Cavagnino, GC/GC-MS Product Marketing Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Dr. Daniela Cavagnino, GC/GC-MS Product Marketing Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Dr. Daniela Cavagnino received a Master Degree in Chemistry at the University of Milan, Italy. She started her career in gas chromatography at Thermo Fisher Scientific spending several years in the R&D laboratories working on GC technology innovation. Then, she conveyed her technical background into product management and marketing management roles with more than 10 years experience in promoting GC/GCMS technology and applications in several different market segments. During her career, she has participated as author and co-author in technical publications and actively operated as lecturer at international conferences.

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