Arielle Cocozza is an environmental analytical chemist at United Chemical Technologies, focusing on sample preparation techniques & instrumental analysis for trace contaminants in water, tissue, and sediment. With 10 years of experience in high-throughput commercial laboratories, she has developed and validated mass spectrometry methods for emerging pollutants, such as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), 6PPD-quinone, and Semivolatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs). She enjoys transforming complex analytical problems into practical and reliable solutions. Outside the laboratory, she’s equally committed to professional development and knowledge sharing, highlighting how innovative sample preparation methods can be used to solve real-world analytical challenges.