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Yorkton, Sk, Ca

Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada

- Successfully performed full chemical analysis on all stages of oil processing from seed to refined, bleached and deodorized oils.

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

• Successfully performed qualitative and quantitative testing for antimicrobial and drug residues in matrices including milk, animal tissues, and feed• Independently conducted extractions to determine trace pesticide residues in fruits, vegetables, and treated canola seeds. Experiment results were inputted using a PC based Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software program• Collaborated with Lab Supervisor to develop a novel QuEChERS method to determine sulfonamides in client honey samples using dSPE. Independently worked on validation sets and provided detailed improvement feedback• Worked with the Research and Development team to develop and validate a method to test polar pesticides in fruit samples using HPLC.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• Performed routine analytical testing on all oil products as per requirements of AOCS Proficiency Program, Ring-Test Analysis, Shelf-Life Analyses• Participated in the AOCS lab proficiency program and earned first place for colour testing• Efficiently calibrated and operated laboratory equipment including Gas Chromatographer, Oxidative Stability Index equipment, and Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy spectrometers• Demonstrated compliance with Quality and Food Safety programs including GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, Good Laboratory Practices, and the Food Security Program• Used SAP to organize daily oil shipments, and assisted in creating an excel log to monitor shipped products, resulting in the removal of tedious paperwork and leading to cost savings