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Taghrid Rabih

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Highly skilled, dedicated, and enthusiastic Chemistry Technician with extensive years of experience in analyzing materials and contributing to successful product development. Proven track record of laboratory procedures, wet chemistry, and water quality control and testing. Eager to apply technical laboratory proficiency and health & safety skills as a valuable asset in the Chemical Technician role.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chemistry Lab Technician &Teacher

YAS School
07.2017 - 08.2019
  • Provided guidance, training, and experimental analysis and taught laboratory procedures to students in grades 10, 11, and 12
  • Performed duties using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensured the safe use of equipment according to health & safety procedures and Equipment Manuals
  • Conducted safety training, educated the students on chemical hazards, and ensured strict chemical waste disposal protocols, improving lab safety standards and minimizing environmental impact.

Science/Chemistry Technician

Al Nahda School
07.2010 - 06.2017
  • Implemented comprehensive safety checks for chemical hazards and waste disposal, significantly enhancing lab safety standards and reducing environmental impact
  • Assembled materials and lab equipment for laboratory activities and prepared solutions as per laboratory requirements
  • Managed laboratory supplies ordering, ensuring timely availability of necessary materials
  • Oversaw internal hazardous assessments for experimental programs, maintaining compliance with safety regulations
  • Calibrated equipment and made minor repairs
  • Stocked shelves and cleaned up after labs
  • Implemented best practices for maintaining live materials, ensuring high standards and reliability in support of the science program.

Water Quality Control Technician

Falcon Laboratory
08.2008 - 06.2010
  • Executed water quality control tests in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensured compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards, ensuring the acquisition of accredited water testing results
  • Performed duties while adhering to strict Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) protocols and meticulously following Health & Safety procedures and Equipment Manuals
  • Utilized Chemical Database to accurately identify and classify various substances for efficient processing and examination
  • Calibrated equipment before analysis, generated comprehensive reports and ensured the thorough cleanup of equipment post-analysis for seamless laboratory operations
  • Exhibited strong dependability by managing and completing multiple lab tasks effectively without supervision.

Education

Master of Science - Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Techniques: Pathway of Specialization in Analytical Chemistry

BAU University
Beirut, Lebanon
07.2007

Skills

  • Chromatography (HPLC, GC, GCMS, ICPMS)
  • Hazardous waste disposal
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Data Analysis
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Spectroscopy Techniques
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Laboratory safety
  • Experimental design
  • Chemical Inventory Management
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Sample Preparation

Certification

  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate (TDG), 05/31/24, Canada Safety Training Centre
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certificate (WHMIS), 05/31/24, Canada Safety Training Centre
  • CPR Certification, 04/30/10, Eton Institute
  • First Aid Certification, 04/30/10, Eton Institute

Awards

  • BAU University First Rank Scholarships (2004, 2005, 2006), BAU University
  • JAN First Honor Award 2007, BAU University

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Chemistry Lab Technician &Teacher

YAS School
07.2017 - 08.2019

Science/Chemistry Technician

Al Nahda School
07.2010 - 06.2017

Water Quality Control Technician

Falcon Laboratory
08.2008 - 06.2010

Master of Science - Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Techniques: Pathway of Specialization in Analytical Chemistry

BAU University
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