Kimberly Schumacher-Saw Email & Phone Number

Annacis Island, British Columbia

~ Assist in day to day laboratory quality control and operations to ensure delivery of reliable results to all clients~ Control daily operations and task management using SS-CMMS ~ Design, implement, maintain and improve excel based calculation sheets to increase efficiency and reduce any transcription errors~ Assist in internal and external Audits (including CALA) ~ Document management, reviews and improvement (including creating, reviewing and releasing new method versions) ~ Develop, implement, train and review new methods~ Handle customer complaints, non-conformances and any potential non-compliances~ Back up analyst for microscopy department which includes proficiency maintanance and also serve as a trainer when required Feb 2019 to Jan 2021: Part of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee as Worker Representative. Tasks includes:~ Attend all safety meeting (monthly /weekly) ~ Collect, tabulate, discuss any safety concerns brought up by staff and oversee implementation of mitigative actions/permanent solutions~ Design and maintain new documentation and safety program structure

Annacis Island, British Columbia

Lab responsibilities:• Achieved proficiency in hardwood, softwood and non-wood species identification and quantification in accordance to TAPPI 401 methodology• Contaminant identification on defects found in pulp and paper products• Conducting paracetic cooks (Franklin's maceration) on small sawdust and wood chip samples• Photomicrography • Constituent characterizations using calibrated visual estimate• Cell wall thickness and fiber diameter analysis • Asbestos analysis using Polarized Light Microscopy (NIOSH 9002) and Phase Phase Contrast Microscopy (NIOSH 7400 and 9002) for air and bulk asbestos samples respectively• Participate in all quarterly rounds of AIHA Proficiency Analytical Program: ~ Bulk Asbestos Proficiency Analytical Testing (BAPAT) program ~ Industrial Hygiene Proficiency Analytical Testing (IHPAT) program for asbestos air cassette samplesAdministrative Responsibilities:• Providing excellent and informative customer service from issuing customized quotes to meet each customer's needs to reporting and interpreting lab results and invoicing (to a certain extent)• Involved with beta-testing and implementation of new laboratory information management system (LIMS)• Participated in brochure designing for marketing purposes• Manage and ensure that all quality control documentations are up to date

Coquitlam

LAB ANALYST (Main Duties):•Fully proficient in Bulk analysis using Stereoscope and Polarized Light Microscopy in accordance to EPA 600/R-93/116 and EPA 600/M4-82-020•Proficient in Air Sample analysis using Phase Contrast Microscopy using NIOSH 582 and 700.•Lead testing/analysis using XRF Lead Gun.•Participating in quality control program for National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program {NVLAP -biannual testing} and Canada Association for Laboratory Accreditations 3533 {CALA - 4 times per year}• Participating in audits, implementing and providing solutions to address non-conformities and improving lab operations.• Creating, implementing and monitoring air fiber counting training program for new analysts.• Filing, recording, result reporting, invoicing and other administrative work.• Attended courses in relations to the job: ~ Asbestos Identification Using polarized light microscopy (MICA) - Nov 2013 ~ Air Fiber Counting {Internal training) - September 2013Other Job Title/Job duties: • Communications Officer for the lab - fielding phone calls and emails from clients.• Invoice/ Accounting troubleshooting using Sage Accounting• Fully capable to deal with customers at the front desk in the absence of the receptionist

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Answering and Fielding phone calls• Coordinating animal transportation to the facility• Participate in marine mammal rescues and releases• Data entry and tracking {including creating and updating paper and electronic spreadsheets and supply orders}.

Animal Care Center Sfu

• Completed Animal Care modules from Canadian Council of Animal Care (CACC)• Extracted DNA using PCR from blood samples on paper/embryonic tissue samples• Tutored work study colleague with Animal Care modules• Cared for Ruff population which thrived and were disease free during the season.

Bachelor'S Of Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Field School

High School