Aidan Ross
Peterborough,ON
Summary
A reliable individual with skills and experience as a Laboratory Technician, I am smart and committed to a job well done, offering exceptional drive. I am a diligent problem-solver with a resourceful approach to challenges and an organized style. I am also an excellent communicator with a focus on results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
SGS
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Spent the 22’ and 23’ summer as a fire assay lab technician, my responsibilities include preparing samples, testing and quality control procedures
- Prepared exploration to carbon concentrates mostly by pulzarizing
- Proficient in techniques like Fusing, Cupelling and bead transfer into Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS)
- Had a large role in performing quality checks including checking furnace temperature, calibrating balances and testing air quality
- Experience in navigating LIMS software as well as G6, can record and submit Lab reports to both supervisors and clients as necessary.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Covid Screener
Extendicare Lakefield Long Term Care
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible to screen all visitors, staff, support workers as they entered into the home
- Complete tracking paperwork for data collection, sanitizing high touch areas
- Interacting with residents and families.
- Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding COVID-19 screening procedures and reporting requirements.
- Improved patient screening efficiency by implementing a streamlined COVID-19 testing process.
- Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
- Maintained safe and sanitary environment by conducting regular disinfecting and cleaning measures.
- Tracked and monitored health status of individuals entering premises to provide protection and control contamination.
- Documented all COVID-19 screenings, results and follow-up action on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Dietary Server
Kawartha Heights Retirement Living
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Responsibilities include meal prep, setting dining room for meals, taking meal orders for approximately 100 residents, serving meals, clearing tables, dishwashing, general cleaning – vacuuming, sanitizing, preparing dining room for next meal.
- Streamlined meal preparation, resulting in faster service times for patients and staff.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing timely and efficient meal service to residents.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Maintained high cleanliness standards in dining areas, promoting a safe and welcoming environment for residents.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geological Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB05.2025
High School Diploma -
Adam Scott Secondary School
Peterborough, ON06.2021
Elementary -
Westmount Public School
Peterborough, ON06.2017
Skills
- Compiling Information
- Data Analysis
- Safety Protocols
- Quality Control Procedures
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment Setup
- Chemical Reagent Preparation
- Laboratory work competency
- Lab result interpretation
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Chemistry
- Analytical Thinking
- Quality Control
- Instrumentation Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
Volunteer Experience
- Football Camp, 08/2017, Peterborough, ON, Assisted with teaching the children offensive techniques.
- Pasta Supper and Feed the Hungry, 2015-2020, Peterborough, ON: Assisted with serving meals to local residents in the community, the shelters, and Brock Street Mission.
- Regency of Lakefield Retirement Home, Mock Evacuation, 2017 & 2018, Weeded Gardens, 2018, Organized the Library, 2018
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Football
- Snowboarding
- Longboarding
- Paleontology
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lab Technician
SGS
04.2023 - 08.2023
Covid Screener
Extendicare Lakefield Long Term Care
07.2021 - 09.2021
Dietary Server
Kawartha Heights Retirement Living
03.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Geological Sciences
University of Alberta
High School Diploma -
Adam Scott Secondary School
Elementary -
Westmount Public School
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