Janet Leavitt
About Janet Leavitt
Janet Leavitt is an R&D Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in geochemistry and industrial water chemistry.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Janet Leavitt has been serving as an R&D Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico since 2017. In this role, she focuses on researching and developing systems for various scientific applications. Her work involves using advanced analytical techniques and her expertise in geochemistry and industrial water chemistry. Leavitt is known for her team leadership and collaborative approach, enhancing the lab's research capabilities.
Previous Role at Alion Science and Technology
From 2013 to 2017, Janet Leavitt worked at Alion Science and Technology as the Director of Laboratory Operations in Albuquerque, New Mexico. During her tenure, she oversaw lab operations, ensuring that safety protocols were followed while driving innovative research projects. Her leadership contributed to the laboratory's efficiency and overall success in various research fields.
Academic Background and Early Career Roles
Janet Leavitt pursued her higher education at The University of New Mexico, where she earned a PhD in Engineering (2008-2011) and a Master of Science in Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering (2003-2006). Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from New Mexico State University (1995-2001). Her early career included various roles such as Research Assistant and Post-Doc at The University of New Mexico and Los Alamos National Laboratory, as well as a Chemical Process Engineer at Tempur Productions.
Technical Expertise and Specializations
Janet Leavitt has deep expertise in geochemistry and industrial water chemistry, focusing on laboratory and pilot scale experiments. She is adept at using advanced analytical techniques, including ICP-MS, SEM, EDX, XPS, XANES, and XRD. Leavitt is also skilled in chemical modeling and uncertainty propagation, contributing her technical know-how to her research and development projects.
Professional Experience as a Consulting Engineer
Janet Leavitt has gained diverse industry experience throughout her career, including a role as a Consulting Engineer at ARES Corporation in 2006. Her consulting work involved providing expert advice on engineering projects, where her skills in chemical engineering and process control were highly valued. These experiences enhanced her ability to tackle complex problems and deliver effective solutions.