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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.
• 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