Robbie Smith Email & Phone Number

Waterloo, On, Ca

Guelph Ontario

• Oversight of BU Proficiency Testing programs.• Manage staff performance through communication of responsibilities and expectations, rewards and recognition, documenting and evaluating performance.• Identify non-conformance's, perform and/or assign investigations using root cause analysis• Conduct interviews with potential job candidates for the roles within Technical Services.• Prepare budget allocations for the upcoming year providing capital estimates on equipment… Show more • Oversight of BU Proficiency Testing programs.• Manage staff performance through communication of responsibilities and expectations, rewards and recognition, documenting and evaluating performance.• Identify non-conformance's, perform and/or assign investigations using root cause analysis• Conduct interviews with potential job candidates for the roles within Technical Services.• Prepare budget allocations for the upcoming year providing capital estimates on equipment expenditures and preparation of capital expense request.• Assess and provide recommendations involving new technologies, procedures, test methods and instrumentation• Point of contact for customers and vendors providing accurate information in a timely manner. Show less

North York, Ontario

Guelph, Ontario

• Project lead on Staphylococcus enterotoxin detection scope addition as well as having significant roles in Challenge Studies, Aw Scope Addition, and Poultry Baselining.• Update and review SOP’s and authored several.• Organized and oversee external proficiency training.• Lead trainer of staff for PCR and microscopy.• Internal auditor for plant labs.

Guelph, Ontario

• Perform daily start-up/shut-down procedures including lab disinfection, temperature monitoring, calibrating equipment, etc.• Conducted microbiological analyses of samples utilizing PCR, ELISA and various media culturing techniques.• Assisted in the logistics and troubleshooting associated with the laboratory relocation. • Presented Lunch and Learns on topics including PCR methodology and quality control management to my colleagues.• Assisted in training of newly hired staff.

Waterloo, Ontario

• Taught the laboratory portion of the following courses: Introductory Biology, Comparative Histology, Zoology and Community Ecology.• Organized meetings with teaching assistants to address upcoming laboratory and tutorial sessions.• Arranged office hours to meet with students to address concerns or clarify questions regarding assignments.

Millbank, Ontario

• Determine aerobic/anaerobic, coliform and lactic acid bacteria counts using Petrifilms in raw and finished product.• Shelf life testing including sensory analysis.• Conduct EMP/TPC swabs and pre-op inspections.• Assisted in developing EMP swabbing SOP.• Record and compile test results and prepare graphs, charts and reports.

St. Andrews Biological Station, New Brunswick

• Examined growth rate, feed rate, and conversion efficiency for blue mussels.• Assisted in laboratory analyses (lipid extraction, ion chromatography).• Worked extensively with Google Sketchup to create 3D models of testing equipment for presentation to project stakeholders• Liaised with industry personnel, government and other scientists.

Fredericton, New Brunswick

• Assisted the Project Assessment Branch in the administration and review of environmental impact assessments and environmental audits.• Verification of compliance with EIA conditions outlined in Ministerial Determinations and follow-up monitoring.• Consulted with proponents on mitigation measures to avoid or minimize environmental impacts.

Fredericton, New Brunswick

• Applied for necessary permits (Watercourse Alteration Permit, HADD permit, Navigable Waters Permit). • Aided in establishing a “bank” of restoration projects to offset construction footprint.• Conducted field work that included planting riparian vegetation cover, identifying fish passage barriers, as well as various channel morphology measurements.

Msc, Integrative Biology

Activities and Societies: Biology Graduate Faculty Representative: • Represent the views of graduate research students with biology.

Bsc, Aquatic Biology

Activities and Societies: Biology Society; Rock Climbing Club; SCUBA Club

Diploma