Karen Jeffers, Csp
About Karen Jeffers, Csp
Karen Jeffers is the Whole Body Counter/Spectroscopy Group Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she specializes in spectroscopy and radiobioassay. She has extensive experience in the field, having held various positions at the laboratory since 2006 and holding advanced degrees in Physical Sciences and Industrial Hygiene.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Karen Jeffers currently serves as the Whole Body Counter/Spectroscopy Group Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she provides advanced technical leadership in spectroscopy and radiobioassay. She has previously worked in various capacities at the laboratory, including as a Scientific Associate from 2011 to 2016 and as a Radioanalytical Spectroscopist from 2016 to 2019. Her tenure at the laboratory has involved ensuring DOELAP accreditation and representing the program during inspections and audits.
Education and Expertise
Karen Jeffers holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Physical Sciences from San Francisco State University, which she completed from 1996 to 2001. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial Hygiene from Montana Tech of the University of Montana between 2014 and 2018. Her academic background supports her expertise in spectroscopy and direct radiobioassay, enabling her to develop and revise procedures to enhance quality and efficiency in her field.
Background in Radiation Calibration and Spectroscopy
Throughout her career, Karen Jeffers has developed a strong background in radiation calibration and spectroscopy. She has been involved in managing budgets for daily operations and long-term equipment replacement plans within her group. Her experience includes working as a Scientific Technologist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 2006 to 2008 and as a Quality Control Operator at Chevron from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she worked as a Field Chemist at Safety-Kleen and as an Apollo Onsite Technician at Clean Harbors.
Leadership and Management Skills
In her role as Whole Body Counter/Spectroscopy Group Leader, Karen Jeffers demonstrates strong leadership and management skills. She is responsible for providing technical guidance and ensuring high-quality services in spectroscopy and radiobioassay. Her responsibilities include developing, evaluating, revising, and approving procedures that enhance productivity and efficiency. This role requires a combination of technical knowledge and management capabilities to maintain operational excellence.