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June/97
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- July/2001 Contaminants Chemist
Performed trace analytical analysis to determine the presence of toxic, and
illegal substances in fish products using gas chromatography and liquid
chromatography chemical techniques. Shellfish toxins and antibiotics were
the main focus. Analyses for toxic elements using A.A. spectroscopy and
species identification by electrophoresis and isoelectric focussing were also
performed.
Responsible for development of new methodology for residues and toxins of
concern, submitting requests for new equipment, preparing and evaluating
bid proposals.
Supervision of technical lab staff and summer students by setting goals,
determining training requirements and evaluating performance was also a
part of the position.
Manager - Mr. B.G. Burns
Aug./91
Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada
- June/97 Contaminants Chemist
Performed trace analytical analysis to determine the presence of toxic, and
illegal substances in fish tissue using gas chromatography and liquid
chromatography chemical techniques. Shellfish toxins and antibiotics were
the main focus.
Analyses for toxic elements using A.A. spectroscopy and species
identification by electrophoresis and isoelectric focussing were also
performed.
Responsible for development of new methodology for residues of concern.
Supervision of lab technicians and summer students by setting goals,
determining training requirements and evaluating performance was also a
part of the position.
Supervisor - Mr. B.G. Burns
AWARDS:
1999
CFIA Outstanding Achievement, Team Award
1990
Male Athlete of the Year, Nova Scotia Agricultural College
1986
MVP High School Varsity Soccer Team
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Numerous long term periods of acting as Chemistry Section Manager during the absence or
secondment of the substantive manager.
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This involves handling information requests from Inspectors, managers, and
directors. Approval of purchase orders for lab supplies and equipment.
Supervision of other chemists and technical lab staff during these periods as well
as summer students during the summer months was a job requirement.
Member of the AOAC Presidential Task Force on Marine and Freshwater Toxins.
Member of the Organizing Committee for the Joint meeting of the Eastern Canada Pesticide
and Environmental Contaminant Workshop and the Northeast Regional Section of the
AOAC OMB Teleconference Materials
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