Lab Equipment Wet Chemistry

Reem Alani

**** * ***** ******* **#***, Houston, TX 77077 Phone: 346-***-****

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

Skills

•GC and LC

•LIMS

•Sample preparation

•Wet Chemistry

•Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment.

•MS Office

•Safety: able to handle hazardous materials

•Experienced Senior Chemist with a demonstrated history of working in the Oil and Gas industry. Skilled in Research, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Excel, Communication, and Problem Solving. Strong research professional graduated from Texas Southern University.

•Ability to learn new techniques as needed.

•Strong problem-solving skills.

•Concern of accuracy and precision.

•Strong working knowledge of Excel

Education

Texas Southern University Houston, TX

Master of Science in Chemistry

12/2022

•Completed coursework in chemistry.

•Thesis:” The assessment of drinking water from various zip codes in the greater Houston area for potential heavy metal contamination using ICPMS.”

•Perform analysis on hydrocarbons for Density, Pour Point, Freeze Point, Distillations, UV aromatics.

University of Baghdad-Iraq Baghdad-Iraq

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

09/1992

•Completed coursework in chemistry.

Work Experience

Third Coast- Pearland Operations

Lab Technician

05/2024-present

Performing tests and experiments.

Keeping the lab clean and organized.

Assisting in the training of new lab employee.

Using ASTM and the manual for maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.

Recording data from tests and experiments into LIMS.

Discuss the abnormal results with the supervisor and manager.

Receiving, labeling and analyzing samples.

Spring branch independent school district Hedwig Village-TX

Substitute teacher

09/2023-present

•Assign classwork and homework.

•Planning lessons.

•Following lesson plans from the teacher.

•Assist with classroom activities.

Valvoline company Deer park-TX

Chemist

01/2022-04/2023

Perform various laboratory tests to determine the chemical and physical characteristics of petroleum- based materials under standardized QA/QC protocols.

Provide material adjustments recommendation to blending department.

Performing all required laboratory testing for laboratory instrumentations includes ICPMS, RI, KV, CCS, pour point, cracking, X-ray for sulfide test, API, specific gravity, Brookfield, and Karl Fischer titrators.

Strong math and computer background and effective communication skills. Communicates with several departments daily.

Perform COAs.

Inputting data accurately into the distributed control system (DCS) for blending system.

Calculating adjustments and reuse percentages

Performing all required data input into the LIMS system.

Maintaining lab equipment, calibrating, and troubleshooting

Manage sample inventory, handling, shipping, storage, and disposal.

Ensure effective hand-over of responsibility to in-coming shift.

Assist Chemist/Engineer in investigating manufacturing and product quality issues e.g. conducting hand blends and testing activities.

Calculate, analyze, and interpret data.

knowledgeable of HSE systems

Texas Southern University Houston-TX

General and organic teacher and research assistant

01/2020-12/2022

Worked closely with the team members for the chemistry faculty department to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Remain in the laboratory until all students have left and have been assured that all facilities are in good condition and all equipment is in the proper shutdown or standby mode.

Report information relating to laboratory accidents to the Laboratory Supervisor as soon as possible following the incident. Include a completed copy of the "Report of Injury or Illness" form.

Fulfill all other duties assigned by the Laboratory supervisor including, but not limited to, grading laboratory reports, quizzes, pre-labs and post-labs, and proctoring lecture examinations.

Hold and state office hours in the place and time during your first-class meeting. Also, include the office hours in the written material that was given to the students at that first meeting.

Do no other work during the laboratory period.

Arrive in advance of the start of the laboratory as directed by the Laboratory supervisor.

Maintain a safe and orderly laboratory with safety regulations.

Daura Refinery Baghdad-Iraq

Chemist

08/1993-12/2019

Experience with ASTM wet chemistry tests.

Be able to work independently or as a team member with minimal supervision.

Working on-site and out-site for Power Plant department to adjust scale and corrosion chemical inhibitors. And evaluate the corrosion by installing corrosion coupons or by visual inspection.

Knowledge of specific water treatment program requirements and common corrosion/failure mechanisms in Boiler, Demineralization, Cooling and Wastewater plant operations.

Receive raw materials and test according to sample plan to ensure materials meet all quality requirements and notify appropriate departments in a time according to quality procedure manner for dispensation if required.

Analyze water samples for alkalinity, CaH, TH, conductivity, pH, total dissolved solids TDS, total suspended solids TSS, BOD, COD, and turbidity.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Confidence in decisions.

Strong multi-tasking. Works efficiently and can meet deadlines.

Perform routine calibrations, maintenance or troubleshooting according to quality procedure, and notifying supervision as soon as issues arise.

Ability to monitor and correct plant performance based on data/statistical analysis and process modeling.

Perform standard crude oil testing methods include API gravity and Acidity.

Maintain inventory of chemicals and laboratory supplies.

Measurements of density/specific gravity by hydrometer and density cup, particle size analysis, gas chromatography, column chromatography, and ion exchange of fluids.

Perform analytical measurements that are both accurate and precise.

Understand and apply basic analytical chemistry principles.

Make standards and reagents as required and document work appropriately.

Follow safe practices and maintain a safe working environment.

Work with Senior Analysist to manage workload.

Calibrate instrumentation.

Use technical judgment to determine the appropriate analytical approach for various sample

matrices.

Appropriately use lab applications.

Truck instrument quality control.

Appropriately follow safety, operation integrity and quality control requirements for the work

that is done.

Process and report analytical results.

Operate large industrial size fabrication equipment and troubleshoot as needed.

Familiar with products and chemicals SDS and exposure hazards.

Languages

•Arabic and English

Certifications

Training courses –

(Advanced technologies in wastewater treatment) at Cosmo Oil Company in Japan 2006 –

(Advanced technologies in crude oil refining) at China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) 2008.

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