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Krista Dawe

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Laboratory professional with 17+ years of experience in chemical analysis, quality control, and research development within industrial laboratory environments. Skilled in applying ASTM and ISO 17025 quality standards to ensure accurate testing, reliable data, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Experienced in instrument calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance, as well as data validation and reporting through both manual and LIMS-based systems. Recognized for a strong safety focus, adherence to PPE and safe work practices, and active participation in audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborative team member with proven ability to manage shifting priorities, support operations during process upsets, and deliver high-quality results in fast-paced, safety-sensitive settings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Research Technologist

Syncrude
03.2021 - Current
  • Professional collaboration with R&D process engineers, pilot plant operators and chemist prioritizing workload to ensure data can be available readily.
  • Independent and team analysis of bitumen, soil, and water samples from various mine sites, providing support through benchtop analysis and report generation using Bitumen Extraction Unit.
  • Proficient in particle size distribution using Coulter laser diffraction particle analyzers.
  • Tested cation-exchange capacity in samples using UV-Vis spectrometer.
  • Accomplished in OWS area using the Dean & Stark Soxhlet extractors to determine bitumen, water and solid content in samples.
  • Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on multiple equipment including recirculators, centrifuges, grinders, rifflers, sonifiers etc.
  • Working with senior chemist to implement new QC and changing test to improve data quality.
  • Contributed to updating SOPs, logbooks.

Senior Analyst

Bureau Veritas – Inorganics Waters
02.2011 - 01.2020
  • Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot multiple Ion Chromatography Instruments
  • Analyzed various soil, water, drilling waste and saturated paste samples for Chloride, Sulphate, Nitrate, Nitrite, and Bromide tests.
  • Tested various column types for productivity.
  • Implemented new method development on Konelab Gallery instrumentation.
  • Performed internal and external method audits.
  • Reviewed Bench Level Non-Conformances, Data Quality Waivers and Quality Control charts for possible issues.
  • Regularly helped with Continually Compliance Verification audits.
  • Provided supervisor with updates on workstations statues including advance notice of any potential delays within the groups
  • Konelab Instrumentation prep and analysis for Hexavalent Chromium, Ammonia, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total Phosphate, Sulfate, Chloride.
  • Prepared samples for digestion on Total Phosphate, Hexavalent Chromium and Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen.
  • Reviewed and edited Standard Operation Procedures and Work Instructions when need be.
  • Investigated sample and QC failures.
  • Set up new Konelab instrument including performing accuracy and performance tests, creating calibrations and checking method development limits for all tests.

Process Development Lab Assistant

QSV Biologics
09.2007 - 05.2009
  • Worked closely with upstream and downstream scientist on multiple projects
  • Interpreted SDS-Page gels as well as prepared Laboratory solutions and buffers
  • Created and implemented PDPs for various Laboratory equipment and protocols
  • Developed and maintained reports indicating when supplies were ordered, cost, received and consumed

Education

Biological Sciences Technology - Laboratory and Research Program

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
01.2007

Skills

  • Data interpretation, validation, and reporting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Quality control and assurance (ISO 17025 practices)
  • Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
  • Multi-tasking in fast-paced lab environments
  • Root cause analysis and troubleshooting

Timeline

Chemical Research Technologist

Syncrude
03.2021 - Current

Senior Analyst

Bureau Veritas – Inorganics Waters
02.2011 - 01.2020

Process Development Lab Assistant

QSV Biologics
09.2007 - 05.2009

Biological Sciences Technology - Laboratory and Research Program

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

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