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Jimmy Khangura
To secure a position with a successful organization in the field of Chemistry that presents
Objective
challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Experience April 2011 – Present ALON USA Bakersfield, CA
Refinery Chemist
• Perform numerous physical and chemical analyses on refinery samples such as
intermediate and finished products, industrial waste waters, and amine samples.
• Use, maintain, and calibrate computerized analyzers such as Gas
Chromatographs, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, ICP analyzer, X-ray
spectrophotometer, atmospheric distillation, sulfur and nitrogen analyzers, and
others.
• Carry out daily activities of the laboratory including preparing chemical
reagents and solutions needed for analyses, replacing gas cylinders for
instrumental analysis, and conveying daily activities to the relief workers.
• Maintain relevant files and records, practice good housekeeping of Lab, and
report technical problems to Laboratory Manager.
March 2007 – April 2011 B.C. Labs Inc. Bakersfield, CA
Environmental Analyst I
Perform volatile organic EPA tests using Gas Chromatography Mass
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Spectrometry (GC/MS) instrumentation following standard operating
procedures.
Adhere to client and EPA requirements for sample turnaround and holding
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times.
Carry out quality control duties, make standards, calibrate instruments,
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troubleshoot problems, do maintenance, and document all tasks.
• Work as a team player with eight analysts in the Volatiles department helping
each other to facilitate runs.
Education 2001-2005 California State University, Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA
• B.S., Chemistry with concentration in Biochemistry.
• Graduated magna cum laude with a GPA of 3.66.
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References
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• Available upon request.