Evan Coyle Email & Phone Number

Durham, United Kingdom

My main duties as an inorganic chemist included test methods such as;Determination of metals in soils and water by ICP-MS 7700.Digestion of soils with Hydrogen Peroxide and Aqua Regia on a digestion block.Determination of metals in organic solvents by ICP-MS 7800.Petroleum Ether extractable matter in water.Determination of Hardness in water by ICP-MS.Creation of calibration and AQC standards, wash and tune solutions for ICP-MS.Involved with proficiency testing… Show more My main duties as an inorganic chemist included test methods such as;Determination of metals in soils and water by ICP-MS 7700.Digestion of soils with Hydrogen Peroxide and Aqua Regia on a digestion block.Determination of metals in organic solvents by ICP-MS 7800.Petroleum Ether extractable matter in water.Determination of Hardness in water by ICP-MS.Creation of calibration and AQC standards, wash and tune solutions for ICP-MS.Involved with proficiency testing schemes such as Aquachek and Contest.Regular maintenance and troubleshooting for ICP-MS 7700/7800.Completed a UKAS assessment visit. Show less

Belfast

Principle roles and responsibilities:All work activities in compliance with UKAS (ISO 17025)Quality/Methods manuals are wriiten up and maintained on the laboratory computer systemCurrent methods are reviewed in order to maintain and improve analytical efficiencyLiaising with customers on matters of requirements and resultsTechnical support on a daily basis within the laboratoryLiaising with external services regarding instrumental installation, maintenance and… Show more Principle roles and responsibilities:All work activities in compliance with UKAS (ISO 17025)Quality/Methods manuals are wriiten up and maintained on the laboratory computer systemCurrent methods are reviewed in order to maintain and improve analytical efficiencyLiaising with customers on matters of requirements and resultsTechnical support on a daily basis within the laboratoryLiaising with external services regarding instrumental installation, maintenance and repairSelection, sorting and preparation of samples in the laboratoryMaintenance of the laboratory to acceptable hygiene and health & safety standardsTraining of graduate placement students in new project areasActive participation in laboratory and quality review meetings.Involved with test methods participating in proficiency testing schemes such as BIPEA and FAPAS. Maintenance of Near Infrared calibration and validation files.Immense experience in test methods; Determination of minerals and elements in feeding stuffs & supplements by microwave digestion and Agilent 7900 ICP-MS / Varian 720 ICP-OES. From this I am now well-versed in the creation of standards and calibrations for an ICP-MS and in the maintenance of this machinery. Show less

35-39 York Rd, Belfast Bt15 3Gw

I was a member of the laboratory team with daily duties that were essential to the laboratory during my time at John Thompson & Sons. My main duties included; Physical testing of feed samplesChloride concentration testingRaw material analysis I was part of a two-person team to help set-up and prepare a new ‘Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometer’ for a validation inspection by the United Kingdom Accreditation service. I helped in forming a validation plan and gained… Show more I was a member of the laboratory team with daily duties that were essential to the laboratory during my time at John Thompson & Sons. My main duties included; Physical testing of feed samplesChloride concentration testingRaw material analysis I was part of a two-person team to help set-up and prepare a new ‘Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometer’ for a validation inspection by the United Kingdom Accreditation service. I helped in forming a validation plan and gained vital experience on an interesting analytical machine. I also developed my own project for the development and maintenance of Near-Infrared (NIR) validation files for the laboratories’ NIR machine. Show less

Belfast, United Kingdom

Bar staffAs part of my part-time job at Benedict’s, I worked as a member of the bar staff. To provide a friendly and welcoming environment for customers, it was crucial we all worked as a team. My duties first include being a bar-porter. It was my job to make sure the bar was fully stocked at all times and replenish any products that were running low, drinks and ice etc. I then worked on the bar floor. Cleaning spills and getting drinks for customers using a float were my main duties. I… Show more Bar staffAs part of my part-time job at Benedict’s, I worked as a member of the bar staff. To provide a friendly and welcoming environment for customers, it was crucial we all worked as a team. My duties first include being a bar-porter. It was my job to make sure the bar was fully stocked at all times and replenish any products that were running low, drinks and ice etc. I then worked on the bar floor. Cleaning spills and getting drinks for customers using a float were my main duties. I also received training for working behind the bar and would have progressed to this position if I did not have to leave to begin my undergraduate work placement. Show less

Bachelor’S Degree, Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: An Cumann Gaelach Biochemistry Society Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 1st Year: Biochemistry, Skills for Biosciences.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Deputy Head Boy Junior & Leaving Certificate