Erica McClain

The Lead Laboratory Analysts primary responsibilities include sample receiving, general chemistry sample analyses, quality assurance data entry, maintaining the quality control/quality assurance program, generating analysis reports with validated benchsheet data, receiving purchased laboratory supplies, and maintaining an up-to-date portfolio of all SDS’s for all laboratory chemicals. The Laboratory Analysts oversee the training and supervision of Student Lab Technicians under the direction of the Laboratory Manager. Additionally, Laboratory Analysts assist in performing routine checks on all laboratory safety infrastructure (e.g. eye wash stations, first aid supplies, etc.). The Laboratory Analysts report any procedure deviations, abnormalities in analysis results, and equipment malfunctions to the lab managers.

Erica McClain obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sustainability and Geographic Studies in 2021 from WKU. She started working as a Lab Technician at HydroAnalytical around that time. She completed her Master's Degree from WKU in Environmental Occupational Health Science in 2024. At that point in time, she accepted her position as Lead Analyst at HydroAnalytical. She is working on receiving her Drinking Water Certification from the Division of Water to assist in drinking water analyses.