Samuel Paik
About Samuel Paik
Samuel Paik serves as the Industrial Hygiene Exposure Assessment Lead and Respirator and Beryllium Program Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has extensive experience in industrial hygiene, having published over 20 articles and developed training materials for beryllium workers.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Samuel Paik currently serves as the Industrial Hygiene Exposure Assessment Lead and the Respirator and Beryllium Program Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). He has held this position since 2017. In this role, he develops procedures for qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. He also oversees a team of approximately 10 industrial hygiene and industrial safety professionals, providing technical oversight and mentorship within LLNL’s Respiratory Protection Program.
Previous Experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Prior to his current role, Samuel Paik worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as an Industrial Hygienist and Nanotechnology Safety Subject Matter Expert from 2006 to 2017. During this time, he contributed to various safety initiatives and assessments related to nanotechnology, enhancing the laboratory's safety protocols and practices.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Paik holds a PhD in Industrial Health from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 1999 to 2002. He also earned a Master of Science in Industrial Health from the same institution in 1998. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, from 1992 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in industrial hygiene and exposure assessment.
Research and Publications
Samuel Paik has published over 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters focusing on worker health. His research contributions reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of industrial hygiene and safety, particularly concerning exposure assessments and health risks associated with hazardous materials.
Professional Development and Training
In addition to his research and managerial responsibilities, Samuel Paik develops training materials and serves as an instructor for beryllium workers at LLNL. He collaborates with external entities to benchmark exposure assessment data and methodologies, ensuring that best practices are implemented in worker safety protocols. He also represents LLNL on the Beryllium Health and Safety Committee and conducts periodic audits of beryllium work control documents.