Preety Bharatee BUSAWON
Edmonton
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Microbiological Technologist
Epcor, Water Excellence Lab
06.2018 - Current
- Performs advanced Microbiological Testing namely: EPA method1623 and Adenosine Triphosphate
- Day to day running of the lab and meeting all our routine approval to operate and project deadlines
- Other shared accountabilities are: SOP write-up and updates, CALA accreditation, solving problems by issuing Corrective Actions and Analysis validation
- Supports Customer service and communicates with internal/external customers with data interpretation, complaints and other micro related communications
- Train, teach and mentor junior staff on microbiological analytical Techniques and methods
- Calibration and maintenance of instruments
- Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment in the lab
- Orders supplies and maintain stock of the Microlab
Laboratory Technician I
Epcor Utilities
07.2008 - 01.2018
- Quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis of water and wastewater
- Sample collection, receiving and logging-in
- Documentation and invoicing of external tests services from Maxxam, PBR and Exova
Laboratory Technician/ Monitor
Agrium
11.2007 - 07.2008
- Routine analysis and non-routine analysis for fertilizers and fertilizer products
- Ordering/logging, receiving and maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment
- Liaised with the Customer Service Representative for product quality support
- Technical support for operations, process trouble-shooting and optimization
Assistant Research Scientist
Agricultural Research and Extension Unit (AREU)
02.2003 - 07.2003
- Assisted in Research related to Entomology
- Involved in data collection and analysis of results
- Worked and managed different projects different projects namely: fruit flies, biological pest control and survey of pest attacking Tea plants
- Supervised a group of Laborers and scheduled their daily activities
Education
Diploma - Chemical Technology with Honors
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Edmonton, Alberta04.2006
Bachelor in Science - Horticulture (Honors)
University of Mauritius
06.2001
Skills
- 15 years experience with water quality management and1 year experience with Integrated Pest management Ability to interpret technical/ analytical results and identify non-compliant data (variances, violations) and trends for quality assurance and compliance functions using the Environment Protection Agency, Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines and with Sewer Bylaws Hence, has knowledge of Performance Based metrics and regulatory requirements for drinking water and wastewater treatment operations
- Experience with ISO14001 management systems and is a certified Internal Auditor with Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation (CALA) Coordinated and participated in inspections, internal and out of town/external laboratory audits
- Proficient with Microsoft office including Word and Excel and has mastered the software through extensive use day-to-day use at work for invoices, stock ordering, report writing and routine laboratory work
- Written Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for new methods and updates current ones to reflect current practices at the laboratory, ensuring it adheres to Standard Methods or industry Standards
- Worked with Informatics group to developed and test the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) which is a parallel to Environmental Information Management systems for Epcor’s MicroLab The LIMS is used to maintain document records to support the lab review, assess, investigate and trend data
- Performs root cause analysis for non-conformances and issue corrective actions
- 15 years of combined retail and Utility/corporate Customer Service experience Responded to customer complaints and inquiries via personal contact, phone or email
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and proficient in three languages including: English, French and Hindi
- Acts as the primary internal/external consultant for communicating to different stakeholders including technical/professional staff and management, to coordinating sample collection, analysis, reporting, data interpretation and troubleshooting at Epcor Rossdale Microlab
- Train, coach and mentors technical staff and is a guide to students and lab visitors
- Ability to adapt to different situations, multi-task and work effectively with various groups and individuals
- 5 years Management/Supervisory experience acquired at Agricultural Research and Extension Unit Burger King and Epcor Rossdale MicroLab
- I manage/plan and organize the day-to day workflow and resources at Rossdale lab Microlab Oversee and schedule the task of2 junior Technicians when they are working in the micro lab
- Team Leader with an established harmonious working relationship with the staff members, proven by the repeated daily sales target achievement at Burger King Restaurant and continued success with newly established test methods
- Ability to manage emotions and acts with tact and diplomacy, even in challenging circumstances
Custom
- “The effects of nitrogen fertilization on growth, yield and nodulation of vegetable soyabean, Glycine max (L) merril ”
- “Monitoring Adenosine Triphosphate Concentrations in a Chloraminated Drinking Water Distribution System for Risk and Asset Management”, April2023 ( https://www.mdpi.com)
Certification
- Registered as a Professional Agrologist with Alberta Institute of Agrologist.
- Professional Biologist designation with Alberta Society of Professional Biologist.
Timeline
Microbiological Technologist
Epcor, Water Excellence Lab
06.2018 - Current
Laboratory Technician I
Epcor Utilities
07.2008 - 01.2018
Laboratory Technician/ Monitor
Agrium
11.2007 - 07.2008
Assistant Research Scientist
Agricultural Research and Extension Unit (AREU)
02.2003 - 07.2003
Diploma - Chemical Technology with Honors
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Bachelor in Science - Horticulture (Honors)
University of Mauritius
- Registered as a Professional Agrologist with Alberta Institute of Agrologist.
- Professional Biologist designation with Alberta Society of Professional Biologist.
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