Analytical Chemist, ICPMS

Milithza O. Silva

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Linden, New Jersey 07036

Phone: 416-***-****

Email: *****.********@*****.***

SUMMARY

- Specialist in ICP-MS and ICP-AES: operation, data analysis, method development and troubleshooting.

- Proficient in X-ray Fluorescence, UV-VIS Spectrophotometry, Thin Layer Chromatography and Column Chromatography.

- Knowledge of electrochemical techniques, Hg analysis by Cold Vapour AAS, graphite furnace AAS, laser ablation, HPLC, and water and soils digestions.

- Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and LIMS.

- Fluent in English and Spanish.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Senior Chemist -Technical Manager ICPOES, ICPMS and XRF

September 2011 - July 2014

Actlabs Pacific Pty. Ltd, Perth WA Australia

- Conducted Inorganic Analysis of all geochemical and mining samples requiring metals testing with XRF, ICPMS, and ICPOES instrumentation.

- Conducted method development and validation, prepared SOPs and protocols to establish and maintain ISO certification.

- Responsible for personnel training and sample testing.

- Ensured quality data and turnaround time met clients and General Manager’s requirements (<5days).

- Coordinated miscellaneous activities such as ordering supplies, monitoring and upgrading QA/QC protocols and data reviewing.

Analytical Supervisor

May 2009 - August 2011

Mining Geochemistry Assay Division

AGAT Laboratories Ltd, Mississauga ON Canada

- Supervised the day to day operations of the laboratory to procure the smooth flow of samples and adhere to strict client deadlines.

- Monitored the performance of the laboratory equipment/instruments and coordinate equipment repairs.

- Maintained adequate inventory of consumables, supplies and chemicals.

- Assigned, supervised and reviewed the work of staff, ensuring that laboratory personnel received proper training and follow approved SOP and safety procedures (# of staff: 24 employees).

- Assisted in other managerial duties such as method validation process, preparation/implementation of SOPs, Research and development on new methods of analysis, interviewing/hiring prospective candidates and data reviewing.

ICPMS Analyst II

August 2005 - April 2009

Metals, Inorganic Department

Maxxam Analytics Inc., Mississauga ON Canada

- Operated ICPMS and ICP-AES instruments for analysis of metals in liquid and solid samples (up to 150 analyses/day).

- Carried out maintenance and optimization of ICPMS and ICP-AES instruments as well as performance of linearity and MDL studies.

- Operated GFAAS and Hg Analyzer (CVAAS) instruments.

- Assisted as QA Internal Auditor.

- Assisted with general lab support including sample preparation, samples archiving and waste disposal.

EDUCATION

M. Sc. Analytical Chemistry, 2004

Queen’s University, Kingston ON

Thesis Project: Analysis of elemental distributions in minerals and soils by microwave-assisted continuous leaching on-line with ICP-MS.

This project was partially funded by Anglo American plc to speed up the analysis time of rock samples; as a result the data was obtained in 16 minutes instead of 2+ hours.

B. Sc. Chemistry, 1997

University of Panama, Panama

PUBLICATIONS

Silva, M.; Kyser, K. and Beauchemin, D. “Enhanced flow injection leaching of rocks by focused microwave heating with in-line monitoring of released elements by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry”. Analytica Chimica Acta 584 (2007) 447-454, Reference: ACA228019 Available online via the following DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2006.11.043

Silva, M.; Kyser, K.; Oates, C and Beauchemin, D. “Microwave-assisted continuous leaching on-line with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry for exploration and environmental geochemistry”. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 94 (2007) 30-42,

Silva, M. "Extraction, Isolation, Identification & Quantification of Carotenoids pigments in Mango (Manguifera indica) and Pixbae (Guilielma gasipaes)". University of Panama. 1997.

AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS

Standard First Aid with CPR level A

Nov 2013. St. John Ambulance, Mississauga - Canada

Method Development and Validation Course Compliant Analysis of water and liquid and solid waste by ICP-AES and MS May, 2006 EnviroAnalysis 2006 Toronto - Canada

Metal Speciation Short Course

April, 2006. Canadian Society for Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy Toronto - Canada

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