Kathy MacKinnon
Brockville,ON
Summary
Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and requirements of daily lab operations. Resourceful and adaptable individual with exceptional multitasking and time management skills. Comfortable meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. Strong knowledge in wastewater processes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Abatement/Laboratory Technician
City Of Brockville/Water Pollution Control Center
Brockville, ON
11.2007 - 01.2024
- Performed all in house laboratory testing to provide technical support for daily operations.
- Ensure daily results were in compliance with applicable legislation and environmental compliance approvals.
- Experience in collecting and testing process wastewater samples, leachate, abatement and compliance samples.
- Carried out appropriate record keeping methods to record results and ensure communication to appropriate staff.
- Supported the maintenance of QA/QC program including instrument standardization and calibration.
- Contributed to the implementation of sewer use monitoring programs as needed to ensure compliance with Sewer Use By-Law.
Process Chemist - Quality Assurance Lab
Abbott Laboratories Nutritional Division
Brockville, ON
07.2005 - 11.2007
- Ensured prompt and accurate analysis of product as per company policies in order to meet fill release times.
- Routine testing included protein determination using Kjeltec Analyzer unit, solids and fat determination using mojonnier method, chloride and vitamin C concentrations through titration.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Contributed in training and development of new personnel.
- Verified that the lab was compliant with current GMP and GLP.
- Aware of requirements for the Abbott facility to be HACCP certified.
Education
3 Year Diploma - Biotechnology
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ONSkills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Equipment Calibration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Reagent Preparation
- Laboratory techniques
- Quality Control Procedures
- Documentation And Reporting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
Additional Information
- Previously certified as Water Quality Analyst
- Contributed in preparation and conducting audit for DWMMS for The City of Brockville Water Treatment
- Certified in First Aid/CPR
- Confined space training
Timeline
Assistant Abatement/Laboratory Technician
City Of Brockville/Water Pollution Control Center
11.2007 - 01.2024
Process Chemist - Quality Assurance Lab
Abbott Laboratories Nutritional Division
07.2005 - 11.2007
3 Year Diploma - Biotechnology
St. Lawrence College