Afrooz Mehri

Chemical Laboratory Technician

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Calgary, AB

403-***-****

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Results driven Chemical Laboratory Technician with extensive experience performing complex analysis of systems, products and methods in a variety of industries including oil and gas, mining, water treatment and wet chemistry. Possesses in depth knowledge of analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography, ICP, HPLC, IC, FTIR, XRD, SEM-EDS, AAS, NMR, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Titration Techniques, etc. Also, familiar with 5S management, ASTM ISO 17025 standards, GMP & HACCP certificates. Proficient at reducing costs and increasing efficiency for laboratory operations by adopting environmental working methods. Detail oriented, dependable, adaptable and an analytical thinker, generates optimal results with a positive work ethic, energy and aspiration to continually build on success. Core Competencies

Proven interpersonal and communication skills

Works well independently as well as in a team

Self-motivated and persistent

Career History

SUNCOR ENERGY - Fort Hills Laboratory, Wood Buffalo, AB Internship

Effective multitasking abilities

Organizational and time management skills

Continuous improvement work ethic

Jan 2020 - May 2020

Adhered to Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) regulations while setting up and conducting chemical testing and analysis using a variety of laboratory tools and techniques Performed routine and project base analysis on petroleum products, including bitumen and gas sample, utility water samples, and wastewater samples by using various lab instruments, including GC, ICP and IC Optimized productivity on the job by running daily calibrations and QC samples Participated in continuous improvement process projects in the areas of QA systems and methodology Processed and logged all samples into Laboratory Information Management System LIMS Revitalized plant operations by delivering improvements on SOP’s according to standard methods ( STM, EP, etc.) and ensured HSE compliance

Followed up on all safety policies, including SOP’s, while performing sample analyses and QC testing Oversaw planning and execution of method validation on new and existing methods AGAT LABORATORIES, Calgary, Alberta Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 Lab Technician

Determined Hydrocarbons to C30+ in gas samples by GC (FID, TCD) Determined Hydrogen, Helium, Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide in gas samples by Gas Chromatograph Measured trace sulphur in samples

Provided calibration and maintenance of instruments Delivered feedback to supervisor, quality assurance officer and lab manager with regards analysis, data and other issues

Consistently followed all SOP’s and quality control procedures Employed LIMS to schedule testing, track tests, and deliver test results to reporters BYBLOS BAKERY, Calgary, Alberta Apr 2017 - Aug 2017 Quality Assurance Specialist

Effectively managed audits through daily inspections and inspected products in storage Performed data entry, records verification and filing, updating forms and SOP Participated in customer complaints investigation and root cause analysis Executed quality checks on raw materials and finished products Identified logging food safety issues related to process, product or ingredients Performed routine scheduled line audits, participated in monthly FS inspections Participated in internal and external audits, scheduled traceability exercises and mock recalls POLYNAR, Tehran, Iran 2009 - 2013

Technical Supervisor

Supervised production of Polyethylene

Assisted project manager when required

Effectively collaborated with line workers to solve customers’ technical problems Prepared project records with details for field progress, field conditions, equipment use and corrective actions ALUMINA Tehran, Iran 2000 - 2009

Lab Supervisor

Supervised the analysis of rocks and mineral samples utilizing analytical instruments, fire and wet chemistry methods to determine gold, silver, copper and other trace elements Examined the quality of factory cement products

Determined elements by titrimetric, photometric and gravimetric methods Followed ASTM test methods and examined and evaluated new methods and techniques Performed quality control and instruments maintenance Member of the team that achieved accreditation and international standard for testing and calibration Education

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, Alberta 2017-2021 Chemical Laboratory Technology

Water treatment, Quality Assurance & Quality Control, Biology, Environmental Science & Ecology, Oil Field chemistry Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran 1995-1999 BSc. in Chemistry

Organic & Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry Awards

2019: Calfric Well Services Ltd. Award

2018: Diversified Scholarship

Languages

Fluent; English, Persian & Turkish

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, Autodesk

GMP & HACCP, WHMIS, TDG, H2S Alive,

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