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Overview
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Education
Skills
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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, None
06-2025

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
Zalak Patel