Amin Nikpayam Email & Phone Number

Montreal, QC, CA

• Being responsible as the technical manager of the lab activities
• Authorized testing body by National Non-Destructive Testing Certification Body (NDTCB) and Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
• Holding the certificate of XRF operator level 1 issued by NRCan NDTCB (NDT testing)
• Analyze data related to environmental compliance, focusing on concentrations of hazardous substances
• Provide recommendations aligned with environmental standards
• Developing ISO 17025 procedures for lab activities

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Lead and manage the Risk Assessment of Electronic Equipment project
• Conduct thorough documentary environmental verifications of electronic parts
• Maintain accurate documentation and records throughout the project
• Implement effective strategies for risk mitigation and environmental compliance
• Contribute to the development of sustainable and environmentally responsible electronic equipment.
• Specialized in various environmental regulations, including RoHS, REACH, TSCA, POP, Prop 65, Conflict minerals, and SDS authoring

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Offer chemistry tutoring services to students seeking assistance with various topics and concepts
• Explain complex chemistry concepts in a clear and understandable manner
• Assist students in problem-solving and developing effective study strategies
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities
• Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting tutoring techniques as necessary

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Served as Election Coordinator for the Art and Science Student Association
• Managed and supervised the election process
• Ensured fair and transparent elections
• Facilitated the democratic process within the organization

• Managed and maintained inventory of teaching lab materials and supplies
• Ensured the availability of necessary resources for lab experiments and demonstrations
• Organized and cataloged lab materials for easy access and use by instructors and students
• Collaborated with faculty and teaching staff to fulfill specific lab requirements
• Monitored the condition and safety of lab equipment, performing maintenance or repairs as necessary
• Implemented efficient storage and labeling systems to streamline access to materials.

• Carried out different analysis on received raw materials (TLC, density, viscosity, and titration) to control the quality of products manufactured in compliance with the Group's Quality system
• Operated a diverse range of laboratory equipment, including but not limited to IR, UV-vis, TLC, GC, XRF, spectrophotometers, centrifuges, and automatic potentiometric titrator
• Ensured a laboratory work environment that is safe and clean while complying to internal and external regulations

Laval, Quebec, Canada

• Performed quantitative drug determinations of biological samples using specific methods of extraction (SPE, LL, PP) in accordance with SOPs, GCPs, GLPs, and company guidelines and policies
• Utilized a diverse range of equipment, including different type of pipettes, pH meters, balances, centrifuges, and more
• Stayed up to date on new SOPs, procedures, and techniques via training sessions
• Started the LC-MS injection batches of various types of projects and followed the batches performance to promptly identify possible problems (retention time shifting, sensitivity drops, instrument communication problems)
• Monitored instrument performance throughout the injection to perform troubleshooting, system interruption, and batch re-injection procedures

• Led science communication efforts for project, translating complex concepts for non-scientific audiences
• Utilized auditory and visual elements to enhance project's accessibility and engagement
• Collaborated with outreach team to connect project with the community
• Leveraged social media tools to effectively reach and engage target audiences

Mcgill University