LI GUO
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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Solid knowledge of chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry and mathematics obtained through thirteen intensive university chemistry courses, three university mathematics courses, one experimental design and statistical analysis course
Extensive chemistry laboratory skills developed by 7 years work experience, such as reagents and analytical standards preparation; pipettes, balance, PH meter, GC maintaining and calibration; sample preparation and extraction; setting up instrument sequence and performing sample analysis
Skills in data management and analysis
Sound knowledge of health and safety standards and protocols in chemistry laboratory environment, such as discarding samples, solvents and reagents etc.
Strong attention to details
Self-motivated, reliable, flexible and hard-working
Excellent team player and with great interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written English skills
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Research technician, oilseed quality laboratory, Plant Agriculture Department, University of Guelph 9/2009 – July/2016
Sampling, sub sampling
Sample grinding and weighing
Inoculate soybean seeds with Rhizobium, or other bacteria. Sterilizing (clean) all contaminated area
Autoclave plants materials, soil or other biochemical waste
Prepare reagents and analytical standards
Conducting seed quality analysis – analyze seed samples, including solvent extractions gas chromatography, NIR and NMR; identify opportunities for improvements in protocols;
Training students or research assistant to use experiment facilities
Data management and data analysis
Report the results
Managing Oilseed Quality Lab
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies
Purchase, receive, store gases, chemicals, lab equipment (such as GC) parts, seed samples and other lab supplies
Ensure facilities in the lab tidy, orderly and always ready for use Research assistant, Food Science Department, University of Guelph 3/2008 –4/2009
Prepared reagents and drafted analytical standards
Prepared samples and sub samples
Sample cleaning, grinding and weighing
carried out a variety extractions
Conducted independent chemistry analysis using instruments, such as HPLC GC, etc.
Reported results of analysis
Assistant technician, oilseed quality laboratory, Plant Agriculture Department, University of Guelph 2001 – 2003
Prepare reagents and culture media
Sample grinding and weighing
Prepare reagents and analytical standards
Sample analysis, data entry
Maintaining Oilseed Quality Laboratory Environment, washing up glasses, documenting activities and observations, ordering and storing supplies EDUCATION
Food and chemical components analysis in laboratory, University of Guelph B.Sc., Plant Biology, North-East Agriculture University, China INTREREST AND ACTIVITIES
Writing poems, listening to music, drawing, cooking, reading and camping