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Chilliwack, Bc, Ca

Ancaster, Ontario, Canada

- Along with Production Scientist I duties, training new staff, managing inventory of chemicals and reagents in laboratory, and organizing events

Ancaster, Ontario, Canada

- Production of factor deficient plasmas using immunodepletion- Manufacture antibody products and proficiency testing plasmas- Assist in Quality Control tasks- Complete testing and maintenance on coagulation instruments, spectrophotometers, centrifuges, pH meters, and other lab equipment- Other duties include buffer making, document writing, ordering lab supplies, coordinating testing with other internal/external departments

Ancaster, Ontario, Canada

- Tested coagulation products against various clotting factors, including both frozen and lyophilized factor deficient, inhibitor, calibrator, and control plasmas as well as antibodies and kits using ELISA and coagulation instruments - Analyzed deviations and unexpected results - Measured moisture levels in lyophilized plasma using coulometer- Made agarose gels loaded with appropriate antibodies and proteins for gel electrophoresis

Ancaster, Ontario, Canada

- Manufactured, dispensed, labeled, and packaged antibody and plasma products- Made buffers, pre-coated antibody plates, and other components for diagnostic kits- Completed custom antibody and buffer orders- Prepared and dispensed plasma for lyophilization- Other duties included serum processing, equipment calibration, operating spectrophotometer

Fergus

- Performed cognitive testing and assisted in veterinary duties with canines, felines, and rodents - Helped carry out research studies using outlined protocols- Followed Standard Operating Procedures- Wrote scientific correspondence, incident reports, and deviations when needed

Timmins

- Applied pesticides to unwanted vegetation on transmission corridors- Transported to and from work site by helicopter- Worked in inclement weather and different types of terrain- Learned how to identify trees, plants, and wildlife- Followed safety protocols in regards to working outdoors, flying in a helicopter, working near power transmission lines, working with heavy equipment and hazardous materials

Timmins

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Biology

Environmental Technician Diploma, Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology