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, QC05.2024
Diploma of College Studies -
Cégep Gérald-Godin
Montreal, QC06.2020
High School Diploma -
Collège Beaubois
Montreal, QC06.2018
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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