Rabia Nasir
Procurement Officer / Chemical Stores and Teaching Technician at University of Toronto Scarborough- Claim this Profile
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Urdu Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Management Accounting Fundamentals
University of Toronto School of Continuing StudiesApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Operations and Supply Chain Management
University of Toronto School of Continuing StudiesMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
MBA Essentials Online
University of Toronto - Rotman School of ManagementFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Occupational Health and Safety
University of Toronto School of Continuing StudiesAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
Canadian Red CrossNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
University of TorontoAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Mental Health Commission of Canada -
Suicide Interventionist Certification
Mental Health Commission of Canada -
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
University of Toronto
Experience
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University of Toronto Scarborough
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Procurement Officer / Chemical Stores and Teaching Technician
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Aug 2018 - Present
• Responsible for purchasing and processing of orders <5000 and procurement of all chemstores orders • Manage daily chemstores sales, report service requests inquiries and find creative solutions to troubleshoot equipment or general concerns for teaching facilities as well as research labs • Assist with shipping and receiving of packages (mail/lab supplies/chemicals) on a daily basis in compliance with shipping and handling requirements of chemical and hazardous… Show more • Responsible for purchasing and processing of orders <5000 and procurement of all chemstores orders • Manage daily chemstores sales, report service requests inquiries and find creative solutions to troubleshoot equipment or general concerns for teaching facilities as well as research labs • Assist with shipping and receiving of packages (mail/lab supplies/chemicals) on a daily basis in compliance with shipping and handling requirements of chemical and hazardous substances • Maintain and manage multiple databases (chemical inventory, lab ware, office supplies, SOPs, preferred vendor lists, point-of-sale system, departmental shared drives etc.) • Create and edit SOPs for chem stores functionality, inventory systems as well as maintenance of equipment. • Manage physical chemical inventory and storage for chem stores and teaching labs in accordance to WHIMIS guidelines • Avidly participate in and helped start safety initiatives (to engage graduate students and staff) to raise awareness about lab, chemical and general safety issues within the department • Monitor and maintain chemical inventory for the entire department through Vertere • Established an improved method to track chemical consumption through Vertere • Streamlined restocking of teaching chemical through the introduction of a labeling system to improve efficiency • Manage, update and create content for chemstores websites and social media accounts • Responsible for liasoning with external vendors and other UofT departments to widen customer base and improve services provided by chemstores • Responsible for collection and safe storage of all hazardous waste from teaching and research labs for the department and coordinating removal of chemical and biohazardous waste • Responsible for preparation, set-up and take down of chemicals and equipment for chemistry lab courses • Assist with spill response (cleanup and containment) within the department and work as one of the primary contacts for emergency assistance Show less • Responsible for purchasing and processing of orders <5000 and procurement of all chemstores orders • Manage daily chemstores sales, report service requests inquiries and find creative solutions to troubleshoot equipment or general concerns for teaching facilities as well as research labs • Assist with shipping and receiving of packages (mail/lab supplies/chemicals) on a daily basis in compliance with shipping and handling requirements of chemical and hazardous… Show more • Responsible for purchasing and processing of orders <5000 and procurement of all chemstores orders • Manage daily chemstores sales, report service requests inquiries and find creative solutions to troubleshoot equipment or general concerns for teaching facilities as well as research labs • Assist with shipping and receiving of packages (mail/lab supplies/chemicals) on a daily basis in compliance with shipping and handling requirements of chemical and hazardous substances • Maintain and manage multiple databases (chemical inventory, lab ware, office supplies, SOPs, preferred vendor lists, point-of-sale system, departmental shared drives etc.) • Create and edit SOPs for chem stores functionality, inventory systems as well as maintenance of equipment. • Manage physical chemical inventory and storage for chem stores and teaching labs in accordance to WHIMIS guidelines • Avidly participate in and helped start safety initiatives (to engage graduate students and staff) to raise awareness about lab, chemical and general safety issues within the department • Monitor and maintain chemical inventory for the entire department through Vertere • Established an improved method to track chemical consumption through Vertere • Streamlined restocking of teaching chemical through the introduction of a labeling system to improve efficiency • Manage, update and create content for chemstores websites and social media accounts • Responsible for liasoning with external vendors and other UofT departments to widen customer base and improve services provided by chemstores • Responsible for collection and safe storage of all hazardous waste from teaching and research labs for the department and coordinating removal of chemical and biohazardous waste • Responsible for preparation, set-up and take down of chemicals and equipment for chemistry lab courses • Assist with spill response (cleanup and containment) within the department and work as one of the primary contacts for emergency assistance Show less
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YOU Events
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Canada
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO and Co-owner
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2017 - Present
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, marketing and execution of events including workshops, conferences, trade shows, personal events etc. • Prepare, execute and manage detailed event plans/strategy (on-site coordination etc.) keeping in line with logistical requests as well as creating and managing budgets • Creating and managing with managers and directors of event centers, universities, sponsors and other companies etc. • Negotiate contracts and liaise with vendors including… Show more • Responsible for planning, coordinating, marketing and execution of events including workshops, conferences, trade shows, personal events etc. • Prepare, execute and manage detailed event plans/strategy (on-site coordination etc.) keeping in line with logistical requests as well as creating and managing budgets • Creating and managing with managers and directors of event centers, universities, sponsors and other companies etc. • Negotiate contracts and liaise with vendors including venue, a/v, food and beverage, entertainment and event sponsors • Manage and develop marketing events including creating flyers, creating content for and updating websites, sending marketing emails to attendees, stakeholders etc. • Responsible for hiring of staff, procurement and all accounting and budgeting for the business Show less • Responsible for planning, coordinating, marketing and execution of events including workshops, conferences, trade shows, personal events etc. • Prepare, execute and manage detailed event plans/strategy (on-site coordination etc.) keeping in line with logistical requests as well as creating and managing budgets • Creating and managing with managers and directors of event centers, universities, sponsors and other companies etc. • Negotiate contracts and liaise with vendors including… Show more • Responsible for planning, coordinating, marketing and execution of events including workshops, conferences, trade shows, personal events etc. • Prepare, execute and manage detailed event plans/strategy (on-site coordination etc.) keeping in line with logistical requests as well as creating and managing budgets • Creating and managing with managers and directors of event centers, universities, sponsors and other companies etc. • Negotiate contracts and liaise with vendors including venue, a/v, food and beverage, entertainment and event sponsors • Manage and develop marketing events including creating flyers, creating content for and updating websites, sending marketing emails to attendees, stakeholders etc. • Responsible for hiring of staff, procurement and all accounting and budgeting for the business Show less
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Fairview Physiotherapy And Rehab Centre
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Canada
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development and Operations Manager
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2021 - 2022
• Tracking and managing staffing requirements, hiring new employees as needed. • Negotiating contracts with vendors and contractors. • Ensuring all daily operational activities remain on time and within a defined budget. • Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures across both clinics. • Maintain constant communication with management, stakeholders, staff, and patients to ensure proper and smooth operations of the clinics. • Handling patient complaints as well… Show more • Tracking and managing staffing requirements, hiring new employees as needed. • Negotiating contracts with vendors and contractors. • Ensuring all daily operational activities remain on time and within a defined budget. • Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures across both clinics. • Maintain constant communication with management, stakeholders, staff, and patients to ensure proper and smooth operations of the clinics. • Handling patient complaints as well as resolving any internal staff conflicts. • Growing the efficiency of existing organizational processes and procedures to enhance clinic’s functioning capacity. • Staying up to date on all health and safety mandates from Health Canada as well as respective colleges to ensure legal compliance. • Actively creating campaigns and marketing strategies to broaden clientele base. Show less • Tracking and managing staffing requirements, hiring new employees as needed. • Negotiating contracts with vendors and contractors. • Ensuring all daily operational activities remain on time and within a defined budget. • Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures across both clinics. • Maintain constant communication with management, stakeholders, staff, and patients to ensure proper and smooth operations of the clinics. • Handling patient complaints as well… Show more • Tracking and managing staffing requirements, hiring new employees as needed. • Negotiating contracts with vendors and contractors. • Ensuring all daily operational activities remain on time and within a defined budget. • Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures across both clinics. • Maintain constant communication with management, stakeholders, staff, and patients to ensure proper and smooth operations of the clinics. • Handling patient complaints as well as resolving any internal staff conflicts. • Growing the efficiency of existing organizational processes and procedures to enhance clinic’s functioning capacity. • Staying up to date on all health and safety mandates from Health Canada as well as respective colleges to ensure legal compliance. • Actively creating campaigns and marketing strategies to broaden clientele base. Show less
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Upper Canada College
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Canada
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Laboratory Coordinator
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2017 - Aug 2018
• Work with a diverse group of students, grades SK to 12 (mostly grades 8-12) to deliver science labs and research field trips • Prepare and set up/takedown all labs as per outlines submitted by science faculty • Assist teachers during class and lab times as well as provide access to hands on labs and projects outside school hours (i.e field sampling trips) • Support planning and implementation of new curriculum through research, space utilization and designing of new labs… Show more • Work with a diverse group of students, grades SK to 12 (mostly grades 8-12) to deliver science labs and research field trips • Prepare and set up/takedown all labs as per outlines submitted by science faculty • Assist teachers during class and lab times as well as provide access to hands on labs and projects outside school hours (i.e field sampling trips) • Support planning and implementation of new curriculum through research, space utilization and designing of new labs • Managing and maintaining the chemical storage area while adhering to all WHMIS requirements and regulations for storage, clean up and disposal of chemicals • Monitor science department inventory of chemicals, equipment and materials and order, receive and restock as necessary • Conducting risk assessment to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to promote a safe learning and work environment • Performing regular lab checks for biology, chemistry and physics labs to insure proper functioning and maintenance of equipment. • Liaising with the science department to schedule and organize science related extracurricular activities/field trips, science fairs and science camps • Keeping up with current developments in biology, physics, chemistry and environmental systems in efforts to actively help faculty design and facilitate effective labs and lessons Show less • Work with a diverse group of students, grades SK to 12 (mostly grades 8-12) to deliver science labs and research field trips • Prepare and set up/takedown all labs as per outlines submitted by science faculty • Assist teachers during class and lab times as well as provide access to hands on labs and projects outside school hours (i.e field sampling trips) • Support planning and implementation of new curriculum through research, space utilization and designing of new labs… Show more • Work with a diverse group of students, grades SK to 12 (mostly grades 8-12) to deliver science labs and research field trips • Prepare and set up/takedown all labs as per outlines submitted by science faculty • Assist teachers during class and lab times as well as provide access to hands on labs and projects outside school hours (i.e field sampling trips) • Support planning and implementation of new curriculum through research, space utilization and designing of new labs • Managing and maintaining the chemical storage area while adhering to all WHMIS requirements and regulations for storage, clean up and disposal of chemicals • Monitor science department inventory of chemicals, equipment and materials and order, receive and restock as necessary • Conducting risk assessment to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to promote a safe learning and work environment • Performing regular lab checks for biology, chemistry and physics labs to insure proper functioning and maintenance of equipment. • Liaising with the science department to schedule and organize science related extracurricular activities/field trips, science fairs and science camps • Keeping up with current developments in biology, physics, chemistry and environmental systems in efforts to actively help faculty design and facilitate effective labs and lessons Show less
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Wilfrid Laurier University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Environmental Scientist
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May 2014 - Sep 2017
• Designed experiments and conducted research to understand the behavior and fate of Silver (Ag) in the aquatic environments in collaboration with scientists at Unilver Inc, WCA, and Center for Ecology and Hydrology. • Performed environmental risk assessment for Ag in waste water systems (raw sewage, various stages of treatment and final effluents) as well as fresh water systems (reference and real systems). • Used a variety of analytical chemistry techniques to assess and investigate… Show more • Designed experiments and conducted research to understand the behavior and fate of Silver (Ag) in the aquatic environments in collaboration with scientists at Unilver Inc, WCA, and Center for Ecology and Hydrology. • Performed environmental risk assessment for Ag in waste water systems (raw sewage, various stages of treatment and final effluents) as well as fresh water systems (reference and real systems). • Used a variety of analytical chemistry techniques to assess and investigate geochemical water quality speciation for Ag in efforts to improve environmental risk assessment tools such as WHAM. • Conducted microbial testing, to determine the effects of Ag on raw sewage by monitoring nitrogen speciation (Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite). • Performed regular analysis on samples to determine total and dissolved carbon and nitrogen, BOD, COD, TSS, pH, temperature, DO, alkalinity, conductivity, chloride, Ag, Sulfide and other ions to model chemical speciation of Ag in surface waters. • Utilized Ion selective electrodes, AA, IC-OES, TOC Analyzer, UV/VIS spec, fluorescence spec, colorimetric analysis as well as other analytical chemistry techniques/equipment to collect and contribute to research data. • Delivered timely results, wrote proposals/technical reports and presented the data for funding and governing agencies at both national and international platforms.
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2016
• Taught 2nd and 4th year undergraduate courses (60 students): Analytical Chemistry, Microbial Disease, Microbial Ecology • Taught 1st year courses (500 students): Biological Diversity & Evolution, Unifying Life Processes, Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 and 2. • Coordinated and designed lab/tutorial activities and experiments to complement class lectures • Set up laboratory and tutorial exercises and facilitated class and group discussions • Taught course basics, helped students… Show more • Taught 2nd and 4th year undergraduate courses (60 students): Analytical Chemistry, Microbial Disease, Microbial Ecology • Taught 1st year courses (500 students): Biological Diversity & Evolution, Unifying Life Processes, Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 and 2. • Coordinated and designed lab/tutorial activities and experiments to complement class lectures • Set up laboratory and tutorial exercises and facilitated class and group discussions • Taught course basics, helped students perform laboratory experiments • Helped conduct field sampling and testing for microbial courses • Managed course content and evaluations through Blackboard and My learning space (Desire to Learn) applications • Helped students manage/assess data using a variety of different software (Microsoft Office, Matlab etc) • Carried out quality assurance checks on all experiments designed and conducted. • Complied with the mandatory lab safety protocols/procedure for both biology and chemistry labs and tutorials • Performed final evaluations for lab courses /exams etc and communicated constructive criticism to students regarding assignment content • Streamlined and improved layout of the labs manuals and exercises by providing comments and help to the course instructor
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2011 - Apr 2014
• Conducted aquatic toxicology assessments for metals such as Copper, Lead and Nickel in collaboration with International Lead and Zinc Research Organization (ILZRO), Nickel Producers Environmental Research Association (NiPERA), Vale, Copper Development Association, GlencoreXtrata, HydroQual, and Teck. • Performed ecological risk and habitat assessments, both in lab and through field investigations, while working with species at risk as well as indicator species. • Collected, catalogued… Show more • Conducted aquatic toxicology assessments for metals such as Copper, Lead and Nickel in collaboration with International Lead and Zinc Research Organization (ILZRO), Nickel Producers Environmental Research Association (NiPERA), Vale, Copper Development Association, GlencoreXtrata, HydroQual, and Teck. • Performed ecological risk and habitat assessments, both in lab and through field investigations, while working with species at risk as well as indicator species. • Collected, catalogued and analyzed environmental samples (soil, groundwater, fresh/marine water). • Communicated, reported and presented data to senior scientists and industrial partners at various national and international platforms (SETAC (Europe/North America, CSZ etc) • Collaborated with government and environmental agencies i.e Environment Canada, USEPA, HydroQual towards building toxicity prediction models for marine and estuarine environments for development of criteria/guidelines • Wrote proposals/technical reports for ILZRO, Copper Association and other agencies while providing results within strict timelines/ budgets • Managed a range of scientific projects while training new incoming scientists/students on relevant techniques and theories pertaining to current projects
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JUMP (Junior University Multidisciplinary Program) Science Co-ordinator
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Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
• Hired and trained instructors for teaching the course • Maintained budget and charts of accounts and expenses • Managed payroll and scheduling • Designed and developed an age-appropriate course curriculum • Taught principals of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental science
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TJX Canada – Winners, Marshalls, HomeSense
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service and Sales Coordinator/Financial Asisstant
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Sep 2006 - Dec 2013
• Engaging and assisting customers with their sales to ensure they have a positive and informative experience • Provide recommendations to customer on a per need basis to increase sales and process transactions on a POS system. • Helped with inventory restocking and communicate inventory needs to management. • Identify and address any product defects or issues raised by customers to improve sales experience. • Assisted in training new associated on customer service protocols and… Show more • Engaging and assisting customers with their sales to ensure they have a positive and informative experience • Provide recommendations to customer on a per need basis to increase sales and process transactions on a POS system. • Helped with inventory restocking and communicate inventory needs to management. • Identify and address any product defects or issues raised by customers to improve sales experience. • Assisted in training new associated on customer service protocols and sales techniques and goals of the company. • Oversee the company's daily financial records encompassing accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), and various other essential sales reports. • Conduct meticulous reconciliation and balancing of accounts to ensure precision and accuracy. • Engage in the compilation of daily and weekly reports on cash and sales, culminating in the meticulous reconciliation of the office before embarking on the preparation of deposit logs. • Adhere to Loss Prevention protocols by conducting comprehensive audits of all internal employee transactions and meticulously scrutinizing company sales records. Show less • Engaging and assisting customers with their sales to ensure they have a positive and informative experience • Provide recommendations to customer on a per need basis to increase sales and process transactions on a POS system. • Helped with inventory restocking and communicate inventory needs to management. • Identify and address any product defects or issues raised by customers to improve sales experience. • Assisted in training new associated on customer service protocols and… Show more • Engaging and assisting customers with their sales to ensure they have a positive and informative experience • Provide recommendations to customer on a per need basis to increase sales and process transactions on a POS system. • Helped with inventory restocking and communicate inventory needs to management. • Identify and address any product defects or issues raised by customers to improve sales experience. • Assisted in training new associated on customer service protocols and sales techniques and goals of the company. • Oversee the company's daily financial records encompassing accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), and various other essential sales reports. • Conduct meticulous reconciliation and balancing of accounts to ensure precision and accuracy. • Engage in the compilation of daily and weekly reports on cash and sales, culminating in the meticulous reconciliation of the office before embarking on the preparation of deposit logs. • Adhere to Loss Prevention protocols by conducting comprehensive audits of all internal employee transactions and meticulously scrutinizing company sales records. Show less
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Lead Investigator
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Jul 2012 - Apr 2013
• Designed and conducted life-cycle toxicity tests in accordance to EPA standards and guidelines. • Characterized samples and organisms to determine toxicity. • Utilized techniques such as, voltammettry, Atomic absorption spectroscopy. • Performed statistical analysis on data. • Formed linkages between organisms and toxicity to contribute to guideline/criteria development. • Assisted with technical report writing as well presentation of final report to funding agency. • One of… Show more • Designed and conducted life-cycle toxicity tests in accordance to EPA standards and guidelines. • Characterized samples and organisms to determine toxicity. • Utilized techniques such as, voltammettry, Atomic absorption spectroscopy. • Performed statistical analysis on data. • Formed linkages between organisms and toxicity to contribute to guideline/criteria development. • Assisted with technical report writing as well presentation of final report to funding agency. • One of the lead authors on the final report submitted to EU and USA regulatory agencies. Show less • Designed and conducted life-cycle toxicity tests in accordance to EPA standards and guidelines. • Characterized samples and organisms to determine toxicity. • Utilized techniques such as, voltammettry, Atomic absorption spectroscopy. • Performed statistical analysis on data. • Formed linkages between organisms and toxicity to contribute to guideline/criteria development. • Assisted with technical report writing as well presentation of final report to funding agency. • One of… Show more • Designed and conducted life-cycle toxicity tests in accordance to EPA standards and guidelines. • Characterized samples and organisms to determine toxicity. • Utilized techniques such as, voltammettry, Atomic absorption spectroscopy. • Performed statistical analysis on data. • Formed linkages between organisms and toxicity to contribute to guideline/criteria development. • Assisted with technical report writing as well presentation of final report to funding agency. • One of the lead authors on the final report submitted to EU and USA regulatory agencies. Show less
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Ryerson University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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IT Analyst
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2011
• Troubleshooted and assisted students and staff with technical computer software and hardware issues • Helped students with their Black Board setup, schedules, student status and changes to Ryerson Information bank • Supervised computer labs and trained new IT advisors • Directed and provided any school related or general inquires through both in-person assistance as well as phone assistance • Assisted both Ryerson IT hotline as well as library reference and IT desk • Troubleshooted and assisted students and staff with technical computer software and hardware issues • Helped students with their Black Board setup, schedules, student status and changes to Ryerson Information bank • Supervised computer labs and trained new IT advisors • Directed and provided any school related or general inquires through both in-person assistance as well as phone assistance • Assisted both Ryerson IT hotline as well as library reference and IT desk
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Education
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Wilfrid Laurier University
Master of Science (MSc), Environmental Toxicology -
Ryerson University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General -
Georges Vanier Secondary School
High School Diploma
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