Zubair Punakkath
Sudbury
Summary
Detail-oriented Lab Technician with 4+ years of experience in mineral sample preparation and analytical support across high-volume commercial laboratories and remote mining operations. Currently working with ALS Limited in Sudbury since 2021, including multiple rotations at the Mary River Mine, Nunavut. Strong technical expertise in sample preparation and analytics with a proven ability to maintain accuracy, safety, and productivity in fast-paced and remote environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Technician (Remote Rotations - Mary River Mine)
ALS Limited
06.2024 - Current
- Managed full laboratory operations in remote mining environment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols.
- Prepared fusion beads for XRF analysis in a controlled laboratory setting and conducted XRF analysis
- Executed rotary and riffle splitting, crushing, and pulverizing of samples for analysis.
- Conducted loss on ignition tests and performed dry assaying to evaluate sample composition.
- Performed pH testing and provided wet chemistry support in laboratory environment.
- Performed routine testing on samples, maintaining quality standards and supporting accurate analysis.
- Conducted equipment calibration and maintenance to ensure optimal performance in laboratory.
Lab Technician
ALS Limited
Sudbury
04.2021 - Current
- Executed high-volume sample preparation from different types of clients to ensure timely analysis.
- Crushing, splitting, pulverizing, specific gravity , Dry weight, Metallics Screening, Soil Sieving, vacuum sealing
- QA/QC compliance and SOP adherence
- Equipment operation, maintenance, and calibration
- Cross-trained across lab departments to improve team adaptability and workflow efficiency.
- Managed LIMS data entry and tracking to maintain accurate sample records and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assisted in training new technicians on laboratory procedures and safety practices.
- Collaborated with team members to improve testing methods and workflows.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during all laboratory activities.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
Production Technician
AMCO Batteries Limited
Chennai
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Produced and assembled batteries to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Operated equipment and performed quality control checks to maintain product integrity
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on equipment and machinery.
Education
Electromechanical Engineering Technician -
Cambrian College
Sudbury, ONDiploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering -
SSPM Polytechnic
IndiaSome College (No Degree) - Mining Engineering Technician
Northern College,
Timmins, ONSkills
- Mineral Sample Preparation
- XRF (Fusion Beads)
- LOI Testing
- PH Testing
- Materials testing
- QA/QC
- Quality control
- Equipment calibration
- Laboratory operations
- Equipment Operation
- LIMS
- WHMIS
- Rotary & Riffle Splitting
- Safety protocols
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Laboratory documentation
Certification
WHMIS
Timeline
Lab Technician (Remote Rotations - Mary River Mine)
ALS Limited
06.2024 - Current
Lab Technician
ALS Limited
04.2021 - Current
Production Technician
AMCO Batteries Limited
06.2017 - 07.2019
Electromechanical Engineering Technician -
Cambrian College
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering -
SSPM Polytechnic
Some College (No Degree) - Mining Engineering Technician
Northern College,