Vinay

I`m a student at Mohawk College who is very laid back and easy going. I have a strong passion for chemistry and science in general and I`m constantly looking for more opportunities to learn.

Availability: I`m available on all day weekends and every weekday after 5pm.

Willing to travel: 20 miles

Experience: GC-MS Technician
Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario 01/2019 - 04/2019
• Assist with projects and case studies for chemical engineering students
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot analytical instruments
• Write reports, organize data and maintain detailed records
• Evaluate analytical data and communicate findings to lead professor
• Work with different professors to refine methodology and suggest improvements

Research Technologist
Imperial Oil Research, Sarnia, Ontario 01/2018 - 12/2018
• Operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of various analytical instruments
• Helped transition to a new chemical management system for analytical services
• Supported different departments around the site with coordinating samples for analyses
• Acquired requisitions for external products and assisted in standardizing test methods
• Worked on different projects to refine methods and enhance capabilities of process units

Research Assistant
Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario 05/2017 - 12/2017
• Work with research team to conduct analytical studies for Bio-remediation
• Assist in developing methods to quantitatively determine organic and inorganic contaminants in soil
• Creating statistical reports and prepare SOP’s for test methods
• Map sites and creating visual reports of sites from analyses data collected
• Use various instruments to sample soil from brownfield sites

Cashier
Walmart, Hamilton, Ontario 02/2017 - 05/2017
• Promoted safe and clean environment for customers
• Calibrated and maintained weigh scales and register monitors
• Provided 100% customer satisfaction

Packaging/Quality Control
Olivieri Foods, Hamilton, Ontario 10/2016 - 01/2017
• Ensured ongoing health and safety daily; Permitting no cross contamination
• Worked effectively and efficiently within quick paced environments
• Performed quality control techniques on products using GMP and GLP regulation
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
MoCrew
Mohawk College, ON 04/2017 - 12/2017
• Active "Day One Leader"
• Assist with on-campus and off-campus events
• Ambassador of Mohawk College

Environmental Assessment Technician
Bio-remediation Project, Mohawk College, ON 03/2017 - 05/2017
• Prepare various sterile media for microbial growths
• Perform extractions of inorganic and organic compounds and conducting further analyses
• Use ArcMap to create visual representations of various organic and inorganic contamination in sites

Bio & Chem Tech Fest Team Lead
OACETT, Hamilton Chapter, ON 03/2017
• Oversaw a team of students organizing the event at Mohawk College
• Targeted high school students; intended to stir the curiosity of the students to become more involved in the different streams of science