Intermediate Lab Analyst performing a wide range of Organic Testing (Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH/PHC)/Oil & Grease Gravimetric, PAH, SVOC, Glycols) on Analytical Instrument's such as GC-FID, GC-MS and Analytical Balances. Assist and take part in any necessary troubleshooting and maintenance on Analytical Instrument's and other lab equipment (GC-FID, Fume Hoods, Flow Sensors, Balances, Rotovaps, Centrifuges). Perform regular QA/QC and proficiency testing for accreditation purposes. JHSC Worker Representative, conducting monthly health and safety inspections and assisting in Co-chairing quarterly meetings.

Worked as a Dispatch Field Technician in multiple locations and companies as requested by clients:-Completed Research and Development (R&D) laboratory work for Agnico Eagle in Val D'or, Québec. Conducting various qualitative/quantitative Gold Tests and Analysis. Grind Calibration Curve tests, Gold Cyanide Leaching tests, Pulp Density tests, using a Gold Shaker Table. Standard pH, Conductivity, Temperature tests, as some examples. -Improved the Metallurgical Processes at an automotive battery recycling plant in Tampa, Florida, resulting in better chemical separation of lead and other precious metals. - Ore Roaster Pilot Project for Glencore Mining Company at XPS in Sudbury, Ontario.-Converter Recommissioning Project at Glencore Falconbridge Smelter, providing on-call XRF analysis to converter operators.

Central Lab Analyst working on ICP-OES performing quantitative analysis on a range of base metals. Microwave-Acid digestion of soil samples for Analysis.Assist in other areas of the Lab such as fire assay analysis for precious metals, and flux fusion preparation for base metal analysis. XRF AnalysisLECO furnace Analysis

XRF analysis using various methods of sample preparation: Pressed Powder Pellets and Boron Flux Fusion Beads using Claisse branded fluxer. Loss on Ignition analysis on lake sediment samples using LECO furnace instruments. Solution Preparation work in the ICP-MS laboratory to help alleviate full time analysts workload.

Prepare solutions, setup laboratory equipment and reagents for all of the chemistry department. Cleanup glassware. Assist in inventory management. Helped develop an inventory management system with a QR codes system with 3rd year IT student.