Zalak Patel
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Talented Assistant with excellent interpersonal skills and more than 2 years of experience. Highly effective and knowledgeable in ChemTech.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Assistant
Durham College
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Performed water and soil sample analysis and maintained detailed lab records
- Conducted equipment calibration and chemical inventory checks
Chemical Technician –
General Motors
11.2023 - Current
- Conduct environmental and chemical sampling as part of ongoing safety and compliance initiatives
- Support workplace safety protocols including noise sampling, designated substance handling, and emergency response readiness
- Collaborate with environmental teams to assist with waste disposal tracking and regulatory reporting
- Maintain accurate chemical usage records and assist with inspections and internal audits
- Use Excel and other MS Office tools to log, analyze, and report technical data
Education
High School Diploma -
Durham College
Oshawa, None06-2025
Skills
- Environmental Monitoring: Water/air quality testing, TDG, waste management
- Safety Compliance: WHMIS, MSDS, designated substances, respirator fit testing
- Chemical Analysis: Titration, spectroscopy, pH, and conductivity testing
- Software: Microsoft Excel (data logging and analysis), Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Field-Ready: Valid Ontario driver’s license, willing to travel to remote sites year-round
Certification
- WHMIS (June,2024)
- First Aid & CPR – [November, 2023]
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Durham College
04.2024 - Current
Chemical Technician –
General Motors
11.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Durham College