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BSc (Hons) qualified chemistry technician with over four years of laboratory experience. Certified for working to ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems in Atomic Spectrometry in an Analytical Research Setting. First aid trained, fire marshall, certified for handling and using compressed gases and regulators as well as liquid nitrogen. Responsible for chemical stocks and waste, appropriate storage and timely refreshing of stocks. Trained and experienced in COSHH assessment, comfortable with risk assessment and general health and safety. Associate member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC).Familiar with a range of analystical instrumentation such as FTIR spectrometry, UV-Vis Spectrophotometry, CHN analysis, ICP-OES/MS analysis, FAAS and handheld nutrient analyses such as HACH. Competent with appropriate sample preparation techniques for listed analytical determinations.Experienced in a broad range of wet chemical techniques from soxhlet extraction, acid digestion and quantitative titrations. Responsible for preparation of stock solutions and quality assurance of those. ensure students get real data and genuine experience in lab techniques.

Listed skills include Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, and 8 others.