Quality Control Executive

Moaraj Hasan

Local Address:

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Waterloo, On, N2L3T9 2B Biochemistry

Waterloo ID#: 20394837

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+1-226-***-**** Permanent Address:

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Mississauga, On, L5V1G9

Objective: To secure a 4-8 month co-op position starting September 2012, to apply the skills and knowledge I have acquired as a Biochemistry Undergraduate student

Education

Candidate for Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology Specialization, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Sept/2010-Present (GPA: 3.63)

Relevant Courses

Analytical Chemistry with lab component, Organic chemistry 1 and 2 with lab components, of Microbiology with lab component, Applied methods of Molecular Biology, Calculus 1 and 2

Awards/ Academic achievement

- Verizon Scholarship, Mississauga, ON, 2010-Present

- Dean’s List: 1A,1B, 2A

Work Experience

Research Assistant, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, On, Jan/12-Apr/12

- Effectively managed mine water contamination research for Diavik while also frequently contributing to the projects of other Ph.D students working in the lab

- Created a cataloging system to organize samples and subsequent data sets generated

- Performed, Alkalinity, pH, Reduction potential, Electrical conductivity tests and other various quantitative measurements using spectrometric instruments

- Created a number of standards and stock solutions for column and batch experiments

- Performed Solid phase extractions, acid digestions and sonications

- Cleaned glassware, equipment and lab spaces to maintain a contamination free environments suitable for trace heavy metal analysis

- Ordered and restocked gas cylinders and chemicals to maintain a smooth workflow

- Trained lab volunteers in lab safety and SOPs(standard operating produces)

- Reviewed and changed the SOPs to reduce analysis times on instruments

Anhydrous Product Technician, Wild Flavours, Brampton, On, July/2011-Aug/2011

- Knowledgeably assisted in the operation of an industrial boiler, dryer and mixer using a computer interface to manufacture powdered cheese flavoring exceeding quality control standards

- Meticulously maintained a sanitary workplace environment in accordance to Ontario Food Health and Safety regulation

- Attentively monitored declines in quality of food products using visual quality control techniques; reducing product callbacks

- Packaged and stored product ready for shipments

Skills

Skills Summary

- Improved independent and collaborative work skill set through 4 months of experience on the Diavik research team at the University of Waterloo

- Well-developed skills in organization, decision making and time management polished through various executive positions held in school clubs

- Strong technical skills with the ability to professionally create videos, slideshows, reports, advertisements using Aftereffects, Premier, Sound booth, MathCAD, and the full Microsoft Office Suite

- Fluent in English, Urdu/ Hindi and Punjabi

Laboratory Skills/Equipment

- Hach Spectrophotometer

- CS-2000 Carbon/Sulfur Determinator + Auto Sampler

- BET surface area analyzer

- Dionex ICS-5000 + Auto Sampler

- XSERIES 2 ICP-MS+ Auto Sampler

- High energy x-ray fluorescence machine + Auto Sampler

- PCR in Thermocycler

- Gel electrophoresis/western blots on Agarose and Polyacrylamide gel rigs

Extracurricular Involvement

Biology Lead, Mars Rover Team, Waterloo, On, Oct/2010-Present

- Practically applied knowledge garnered in academic courses to test for life on a simulation mars surface in Utah

- Isolated Cyanobacteria from a swamp water sample and grew them in the lab for testing

- Mindfully designed economical methods to test for the presence of Cyanobacteria

- Used spectroscopic techniques to study absorption spectra of activated chloroplasts and trained other members in their use

- Performed a variety of assays testing for essential life indication sugars and proteins

- Created simulations for evaluating the effectiveness of our analytical methods

President, Students with a Passion, Mississauga, On Sept/2007-July/2010

- Organized club meetings and excursions after collective discussion with members to maximize participation

- Coordinated with local homeless shelters and churches to set up fundraisers and food drives

- Arranged for guest speakers go give a seminar on the prevention of poverty and unequal distributions of wealth around the world

Other Executive Roles:

UW Longboard Club President

1st/2nd Year Biochemistry Representative

Campus Response Team member

Improv Club Executive

Orientation Coordinator 2012

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