Benjamin Juba
About Benjamin Juba
Benjamin Juba is a Senior R&D Technologist at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in analytical chemistry and research support.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Benjamin Juba has been serving as a Senior R&D Technologist at Sandia National Laboratories since 2019. Based in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area, his role involves advanced research and development tasks. Sandia National Laboratories are known for their focus on national security, energy, and environmental research, indicating that Benjamin's contributions are crucial in these areas.
Previous Experience as Analytical Chemist
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Benjamin Juba worked as an Analytical Chemist at Great Western Inorganics between 2017 and 2019 in Arvada, CO. Prior to that, he spent six years at GeoSynFuels from 2011 to 2017 in Golden, CO. During his tenure at both organizations, Benjamin focused on instrumental analysis, bench chemistry, data analysis, and method development.
Work at Colorado Department of Agriculture and Colorado School of Mines
Benjamin Juba's early career includes a position as a Groundwater Technician in the Biochemistry Laboratory at the Colorado Department of Agriculture in 2008-2009. Additionally, he worked at the Colorado School of Mines as a Geology Museum Employee from 2006 to 2011. These roles provided him with foundational experiences in laboratory settings and research environments.
Educational Background in Chemistry and Engineering
Benjamin Juba studied at the Colorado School of Mines, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management at the same institution from 2009 to 2010. This strong educational background has equipped him with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Expertise in Analytical Techniques and Research Support
Benjamin Juba has expertise in various analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP). His skills also encompass instrumental analysis, bench chemistry, data analysis, and method development. His extensive experience in research support and quality control within the biofuels and chemical industries highlights his technical proficiency and analytical capabilities.