Romuel Dave Chaves

Romuel Dave Chaves is a Senior Scientist at Irvine Ranch Water District since April 2018, specializing in Wet Chemistry techniques and utilizing advanced instrumentation such as Agilent ICP-MS and Perkin Elmer ICP-OES. Previously, Romuel served as an Environmental Chemist Supervisor at TestAmerica from May 2010 to March 2018, focusing on metals analysis following EPA methods. Romuel's career began as a Metals Analyst at Truesdail Laboratories, Inc., where sample digestion and analysis of metals via ICPMS and mercury analysis by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption were key responsibilities. Additional experience includes working as a Consultant at E2 Environmental, Inc., involved in report creation, data analysis, client relations, and pumping system maintenance. Romuel holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from UC Irvine and an Associate of Science in Water Utility Sciences/Environmental Sanitation from Santiago Canyon College.