Improve laboratory efficiency by applying 5S techniques. Resource management and coordination for laboratory and pilot plant scale batch tests. Perform sampling collection, preparation, distribution and discard following a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) & SOPs.Perform wet (specific gravity & particle size determination, titration) and analytical chemistry analysis (UV vis spectroscopy, ICP-ms).

Perform laboratory scale tests to determine the best separation route of metal values using molecular Recognition Technology (MRT)

Support in the design, installation and commissioning of a pilot plant to produce high purity Rare Earth Elements form pregnant leach solution (PLS) using MRT.The plant successfully recovered scandium and dysprosium individually with a purity of 99.99% replicating previous lab-scale work and satisfy customer scope.

Perform physicochemical analysis based on customer requirements, some of the testing involved digestion, distillation, inorganic and wet chemistry using Ion chromatography, titration and colorimetric techniques, heavy metals determination by ICP, mercury determination by manual cold vapor.Use of a comprehensive laboratory information management system as an aid to identify and track samples from sample receipt to final disposition. Received training in quality assurance management system in order to analyze samples according to SOP's and test methods, while maintaining appropriate documentation. Other activities Include: Perform proficiency testing, train new hire, wake up the lab (Maintain and calibrate equipment), prepare required reagents for each production run and expedite and/or prioritized testing results without compromising sample validity.

Help on the preparation of benefit events, look up for sponsoring, answering the phone, develop craft and other types of visual instruments for advertising.

A model for the computer simulation of an industrial spray dryer was developed using the software COMSOL Multhyphysics. During the period of this assistantship training was given to other students in the use of the software.