Experience

iogen

• Canada
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Scientist

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  Carries out lab research and scale-up of new methods for generation of cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues.

• Senior Research Associate

  • Mar 2013 - Oct 2016

  Research position geared towards methods to improve and streamline the front end of the process.



iogen

• Canada
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Research Associate

  • Aug 2007 - Apr 2012

  Analysis of samples in front end of the process. This included analysis of potential feedstocks and samples derived from the pretreatment and hydrolysis of the feedstocks in the production of cellulosic ethanol. Relied heavily on HPLC analysis as well as some other analytical methods (spectroscopy, gravimetric, etc.) to provide a better understanding of the sample composition and properties. Analysis of samples in front end of the process. This included analysis of potential feedstocks and samples derived from the pretreatment and hydrolysis of the feedstocks in the production of cellulosic ethanol. Relied heavily on HPLC analysis as well as some other analytical methods (spectroscopy, gravimetric, etc.) to provide a better understanding of the sample composition and properties.



ALS

• Australia
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Analyst

  • Jul 2001 - Jul 2007

  Animal Feed analysis and pesticide residue testing for pesticide registration purposes. The laboratory followed both GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and ISO 17025 protocols to ensure the highest quality of the data. Worked both in the laboratory and in a Quality Assurance role to maintain accuracy and excellence of the data produced. Animal Feed analysis and pesticide residue testing for pesticide registration purposes. The laboratory followed both GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and ISO 17025 protocols to ensure the highest quality of the data. Worked both in the laboratory and in a Quality Assurance role to maintain accuracy and excellence of the data produced.



Abbott

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Chemist

  • Sep 2000 - May 2001

  Technical Authority for calibration fluids in point of care unit. Calibration fluids were used in "calpacks" used in i-STAT cartridges. These cartridges are available with a unit to measure several different component levels in the blood. The calpacks were used to pre-calibrate the unit prior to analysis. The composition of the calibration fluids had to be adjusted based on specific cartridges and carefully produced under clean room conditions. Technical Authority for calibration fluids in point of care unit. Calibration fluids were used in "calpacks" used in i-STAT cartridges. These cartridges are available with a unit to measure several different component levels in the blood. The calpacks were used to pre-calibrate the unit prior to analysis. The composition of the calibration fluids had to be adjusted based on specific cartridges and carefully produced under clean room conditions.



Ciba Specialty Chemicals

• Service Technician

  • Sep 1998 - Aug 2000

  Technical sales and support for chemicals used in the pulp and paper field in paper production and flocculants and coagulants used in waste water treatment. Main focus was on maintaining current accounts with site visits at several mills in Ontario and Quebec. Technical sales and support for chemicals used in the pulp and paper field in paper production and flocculants and coagulants used in waste water treatment. Main focus was on maintaining current accounts with site visits at several mills in Ontario and Quebec.



Sentinel

• Various

• Sales Representative/Laboratory Technician

  • Oct 1997 - Aug 1998

  Technical sales and support for chemicals used in the pulp and paper industry. Main focus was on trial work to gain new business in both the paper production and waste water treatment. Technical sales and support for chemicals used in the pulp and paper industry. Main focus was on trial work to gain new business in both the paper production and waste water treatment.