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Katelyn George

Laval,QC

Summary

Undergraduate Chemical Engineering student (U4) with vigorous work ethic seeking an internship in a professional work environment to expand academic knowledge with real world experience. Canadian, French and American provide authority to work in Canada, France, and USA. Relocation for an internship is possible.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory research assistant

McGill University
09.2023 - Current
  • I am working in the Biocolloids and Surfaces Laboratory under the supervision of Professor Nathalie Tufenkji and Postdoc Suchana Shamsunnahar on the impact of microplastics coming from agricultural plastic mulch films.
  • Characterization of non-biodegradable and biodegradable plastic mulches exposed to natural weathering.
  • An analysis was conducted to compare the total amount of macroplastic in the biodegradable and non-biodegradable plots.
  • Determination of a protocol to wash gently weathered plastic mulches.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing new research techniques and protocols.
  • Maintained a clean and safe laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines and regulations.

Laboratory Technician in Analytical Chemistry

Stablex
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Simulate and prepare samples according to production needs
  • Validate the treatments performed in production
  • Prepare and analyze standard quality control solutions to ensure accurate analysis and suitable for all analytical methods

Chemical Engineering Intern

Parker
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Designed new worksheets for ePTFE (water repellent air-permeable polymer) testing to facilitate technician's work and designed a protocol for a new heat press machine
  • Testing samples at different settings was achieved with this new instrument to see if the client's criteria could be met
  • The validation of a new air permeability tester in the laboratory was done using ANOVA (statistical tests) with MINITAB
  • The instrument showed little differences from the older permeability tester; therefore, the instrument was approved and can be used.

Subteam Leader

Maneico
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Leader of a sub-team on a project that consists of creating a mosquito repellent made of Mangrove leaves.
  • Https://www.mcgillbiodesign.com/projects/maneico

Pharmaceutical technician

Uniprix
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Fill bottles with prescribed medications and mix pharmaceutical preparations
  • Receive written prescription or refill requests with Assyst RX

Education

Bachelor in Chemical Engineering -

McGill University
Montreal, QC
05.2024

Diploma of College Studies -

Cégep Gérald-Godin
Montreal, QC
06.2020

High School Diploma -

Collège Beaubois
Montreal, QC
06.2018

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Leadership
  • Organized
  • Respectful
  • Efficient
  • Scanning electron microscopy
  • FTIR method
  • Data analysis
  • Microsoft Office
  • Piping and instrumentation diagrams
  • Quality control

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Laboratory research assistant

McGill University
09.2023 - Current

Laboratory Technician in Analytical Chemistry

Stablex
05.2023 - 08.2023

Subteam Leader

Maneico
09.2022 - 08.2023

Chemical Engineering Intern

Parker
05.2022 - 08.2022

Pharmaceutical technician

Uniprix
05.2021 - 03.2022

Bachelor in Chemical Engineering -

McGill University

Diploma of College Studies -

Cégep Gérald-Godin

High School Diploma -

Collège Beaubois

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