1. RACHAEL J. VARNER
340 Lynnea Court Eldridge, Iowa, 52748 563-424-0600 rjv2007@mchsi.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
EXELON NUCLEAR, QUAD CITIES STATION; CORDOVA, IL
Senior Maintenance and Technical Instructor October 2015 – Present
• Drive station and personnel performance improvement through the use of training.
• Develop, schedule, coordinate, and conduct training with proper application of the analysis, design,
development, implementation, and evaluation phases.
• Assure the training program is maintained current and incorporate information gained from INPO
Significant Operating Experience Reports and Exelon NERs, NRC Circulars, plant design changes,plant
procedure changes, new regulations, and training effectiveness reports.
• Participate in NRC, INPO and management audits, and prepares responses to audit findings.
• Prepare Curriculum Review and Training Advisory Committee meeting agendas and compose summary
reports
Chemistry Technical Support Specialist November 2012 – October2015
• Corrective Action Program Coordinator: Track action items and corrective actions in the Chemistry
Department and ensure quality closure of items. Perform collegial review of site corrective actions.
Participate on Root Cause Analysis teams. Assist in audit/inspection preparation and data collection.
• Human Performance Analyst: Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual Chemistry Department human
performance trending and analysis. Prepare and distribute trend reports to senior management. Review
departmental trend analysis results with Department Manager. Develop and implement appropriate corrective
actions based on adverse trends. Coordinate and supervise human performance data documentation process.
• Other departmental duties: Training Coordinator, Station Ownership Committee representative,Procedure
Coordinator, Contract and Credit Card Administrator, Self-Assessment and Benchmarking Coordinator,
Emergency Response Team Chemistry Lead, Knowledge Transfer and Retention Analyst, and Corporate
Performance Indicator Coordinator.
• Women In Nuclear (WIN) Networking Committee Chairperson: Coordinate and lead Networking Group
meetings and coordinate networking events.
• Member of Emerging Leaders Program:Participate in group activities and attend corporate conferences.
• Supervisory Development Program: Enrolled in program to obtain qualifications to support First Line
Supervisor duties.
ANSI Qualified Chemistry Technician, Nuclear May 2007 - November 2012
• Collect samples of air, water,gases,or solids to determine radioactivity and chemical levels.
• Provide initial response to abnormal events or to alarms from radiation and chemistry monitoring
equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain chemical and radiological instrumentation and sampling system equipment.
• Monitor water and air quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications (NPDES & NRC).
• Compile and interpret results of analyses, using techniques such as ion chromatography and spectroscopy.
• Identify and report qualitative and quantitative analyses trends of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials.
• Maintain a safe work environment by conducting laboratory safety inspections and chemical control
audits.
• Prepare chemicalsolutions for analysis processes and corrosion control following standardized formulas.

2. • Prepare graphs and compile data to document and report plant chemistry and radiological conditions.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER; DAVENPORT, IA
Nucleic Acid Testing Laboratory Technician,March 2006 - May 2007
• Analyze donated blood for HIV,HCV and West Nile Virus using both automated and manual DNA
extraction techniques.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair of Roche Diagnostic instrumentation.
• Perform calibration and quality control testing of dispensing apparatus.
• Perform quality control surveillances to ensure Standard Operating Procedures, specimen and reagent
analyses and storage, and analysis reports adhere to GMP and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Verify and maintain inventory of reagents and other consumables.
• Sterilize and disinfect analysis areas to prevent cross-contamination during analyses.
• Verify and report positive analysis results to the Medical Director.
EDUCATION
SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY; DAVENPORT, IA
Bachelor of Science; Biology Major and Chemistry Minor, Dec 2005
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude - GPA 3.8/4.0
EXELON CHEMISTRY TRAINING PROGRAM; CORDOVA, IL
May 2007-May 2008
• Nuclear Chemistry and Environmental training encompassing following areas: Plant systems
operation, Waste Water Treatment Plant operation, Sewage Treatment Plant operation, Groundwater
Monitoring Wells sample and analysis, Radioactive Isotope analysis and monitoring, Corrosion monitoring
and controls, Hazmat and Chemical Control, EPA and NPDES compliance, Action level thresholds for
operation and NRC compliance.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word.
• Highly motivated to acquire new knowledge/develop new skills.
• Possess strong analytical and writing skills.
• Qualified First Line Supervisor – Certification received May 2016
• Qualified Instructor – Certification received January 2016
• Root Cause Analysis – Certification received June 2013
• Organizational Advocate – Certification received June 2013
• Quality Improvement Associate – Certification received June 2010
• Nominated Member of Emerging Leaders – Class of 2016
• Member of Women in Nuclear; Networking Committee Chair 2014 and 2015
References and supporting documents will be provided upon request.