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Parshawn Amini

Edinburgh,Scotland, United Kingdom

Summary

Petroleum Engineering MSc student with a strong foundation in drill and reservoir engineering, seeking international opportunities in entry-level positions, including field engineer, field technician, directional drilling, and maintenance engineer. Holds an additional MSc in Chemistry, with research experience focusing on environmental pollutant exposure from industrial, manufacturing, and mining activities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Independently operated advanced instrumentation, including mass spectrometry and chromatography systems, generating high-quality data for peer-reviewed publications.
  • Developed R-based programs to measure hazardous chemical exposures in mining sites and identify cancer biomarkers in women.
  • Operated various analytical instruments, including mass spectrometry and spectroscopy systems, interpreting AFM and SEM microscopy images.
  • Conducted QA/QC and prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.

Laboratory Technician

McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2022 - 06.2025
  • Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for processing environmental samples for chemical analysis.
  • Routine maintenance and calibration of advanced instrumentation.
  • Conducted quality control testing on incoming materials to ensure accuracy of results.

Education

Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
08-2026

Master of Science - Chemistry

Mcmaster University
Hamilton, ON, Canada
12-2024

Bachelor of Science -

Western University
London, ON, Canada
06-2021

Skills

  • Reservoir and drilling engineering
  • Production engineering
  • Data analysis and research design
  • Mass spectrometry and chromatography
  • Quality assurance and quality control
  • Analytical chemistry methods
  • Computational and statistical analysis
  • R and C programming
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Molecular biology techniques

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Persian
Professional
French
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Research Assistant

McMaster University
01.2025 - 06.2025

Laboratory Technician

McMaster University
09.2022 - 06.2025

Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering

Heriot-Watt University

Master of Science - Chemistry

Mcmaster University

Bachelor of Science -

Western University
Parshawn Amini