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Richard Muller |
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Richard J. Muller Jr. is Georgia State University's Assistant Director of Research Safety Programs. He is responsible for biosecurity and biosafety in GSU laboratories. His responsibilities include reviewing and assessing research proposals involving the use of biological material, daily laboratory operations and construction/renovation plans for all aspects of biosafety to assure appropriate health and safety controls, containment, and compliance with NIH, CDC, USDA and other federal, state, local, and University requirements. For more than two years, he worked for SRA International Inc. as a Laboratory Inspector for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Coordinating Office of Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (COTPER) Division of Select Agents and Toxins (DSAT). During that time, he was responsible for reviewing biosafety manuals, facility reviews, risk assessments, security plans, chemical hygiene plans, emergency response plans, incident response plans, and access and inventory records of registered DSAT laboratories working with dangerous biologic agents. He inspected primary and secondary biocontainment of dangerous biologic agents of registered DSAT laboratories to determine regulatory compliance and to ensure that facilities were working properly with their registered select agents. He spent five years working for Chemtura Inc. During that time, he served as lead microbiologist for conducting Efficacy Tests and preparing reports for EPA Registered Label Claims of algicides, bactericides, and fungicides using Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). He directed microbial testing of Commercial Pools in the Greater Atlanta Area for a CDC sponsored grant. He tested Bromine Disinfection of fecal coliform in Combined Sewage Overflow (CSO) during actual CSO events at the Columbus Water Works CSO Advanced Demonstration Facility in Columbus, Ga. As a graduate student at Georgia State University, he preformed initial tests of a novel centrifugal bioreactor (CBR) in a research laboratory for Kinetic Biosystems Inc., A Division of BioPharma Inc. Pharmaceutical Company. He graduated from Georgia State University with a Masters of Science. He graduated from Kennesaw State University with a major in Chemistry. |
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Michael Thompson, MPH, CSP, CHMM |
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Michael Thompson is Georgia State University's Assistant Director of Research Safety Programs. Michael implements and manages the Environmental Management System (EMS) campus-wide. He develops and maintains compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Michael is also responsible for interpreting, analyzing, and educating the campus on environmental issues. Michael supervises the UST/AST Program, and he assists in NPDES policies and procedures. He manages Clean Air Acts 2 (Clean Fuel Fleet), 5 (Stationary Sources), and 6 (Refrigerant). He is the leader of the Hazmat Team, and responds in the event of hazardous materials’ emergencies. Michael manages contracts for hazardous waste-related projects, and he maintains and updates regulatory required permits. He supervises the chemical and chemical waste program (RCRA), as well as the universal waste program. He also assists on Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessments. Michael is the Occupational Health Officer for the campus, and manages the Medical Monitoring Program. Michael is a Certified Asbestos Inspector and Management Planner, Asbestos Supervisor, Asbestos Designer, Lead Inspector, Lead Risk Assessor, HAZWOPER-trained, and DOT Hazmat trained. He is a member of several committees, including Environmental Programs Advisory Committee (EPAC), Lab Safety Committee, Radiation Safety Committee, and The Board of Regents ESAC Committee. Michael is a LEED Green Associate, a Certified Safety Professional, and a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health Science from The University of Georgia and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Walden University. Michael will be receiving his MBA from Kennesaw State in Fall, 2013.
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Adam L. Fischer |
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Adam Fischer is Georgia State University’s Chemical Safety Specialist. A graduate of GSU, Adam received a BS in Biology in 2010. He joined the environmental programs team in October 2012. Prior to joining the GSU team, Adam had several years’ experience working in the petroleum analysis industry. Adam’s main tasks as a Chemical Safety Specialist include handling hazardous waste pickup, managing chemical inventory, and hazardous waste cleanup. |
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Paul Hysell |
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Paul Hysell graduated with a B.A. in biology from Hendrix College in Conway, Ark. Paul entered Environmental Programs in 2005 as a Graduate Research Assistant, working with Biosafety, Radiation, and Environmental Compliance Programs. He became a full-time staff member in 2007, and has worked as a Chemical Safety Specialist and Hazardous Materials Specialist while completing his M.S. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. |
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Jenny Matte |
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Senior Research Safety Specialist and Interim Radiation Safety Officer, S. Jenny Matte has been with Georgia State University since December 2007. She received a BS in Biochemistry from Warren Wilson College in 2002 and a MS in Analytical Chemistry from Florida State University in 2005. On campus, Jenny coordinates the Radiation Safety Program including required training courses. You will see Jenny conducting waste inspections and pickups, monthly radiation survey wipes and changing out dosimeter badges. You may contact her with questions regarding the Radiation Safety Initial and Refresher Training courses X-Ray training and radiological protocols and waste. |
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Jamar Simmons |
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Jamar Simmons is Georgia State University's Chemical Safety Specialist. Jamar is the main contact for hazardous waste pick-ups. Jamar also assists in chemical spills and chemical emergencies on campus. Jamar is a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University. |
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Amber Skiles |
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Amber L. Skiles is Georgia State University’s Chemical Safety Specialist. Amber entered Environmental Programs as a student assistant in the spring of 2011. Amber is now a full-time staff member and helps manage GSU’s chemical inventory and hazardous materials. In 2012 she received her B.S. in Geology from Georgia State University. She is a contact for waste pick-ups, chemical spills, and chemical emergencies on campus. |