Meet Holly Salazar, our dynamic Instrumentation Team Lead  with a passion for precision and a knack for solving complex technical challenges! Holly oversees the maintenance and operation of a wide range of chemical instrumentation used for analysis, including everything from ICP-OES to Nitrate/Nitrite analysis by Flow Injector. She’s got the technical know-how to keep things running smoothly, Whether it is instrument maintenance or tackling advanced tasks like, instrumentation troubleshooting. 

With over 5 years of experience in the field, Holly’s journey started as a Laboratory Scientist in Geochemistry at WETLAB in Sparks, where she honed her skills in complex chemical testing and analysis. But that’s not all—when she’s not optimizing lab instruments, she’s leading efforts in Washoe County Search & Rescue, where she serves as a board member and is part of both the Incident Management and Metal Detecting teams. Talk about versatility!

Holly’s impressive resume is backed by a Meritorious Service Award from Washoe County Search & Rescue and a LECO CS-744 Certificate. When it comes to mixing technical expertise with community dedication, Holly is truly in a class of her own. 

Whether she’s calibrating complex lab equipment or rescuing the day, Holly’s got everything under control—making her an invaluable asset to the Sparks office and beyond!