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June/97

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

- July/2001 Contaminants Chemist 

Performed trace analytical analysis to determine the presence of toxic, and illegal substances in fish products using gas chromatography and liquid chromatography chemical techniques. Shellfish toxins and antibiotics were the main focus. Analyses for toxic elements using A.A. spectroscopy and species identification by electrophoresis and isoelectric focussing were also performed.  Responsible for development of new methodology for residues and toxins of concern, submitting requests for new equipment, preparing and evaluating bid proposals.  Supervision of technical lab staff and summer students by setting goals, determining training requirements and evaluating performance was also a part of the position. Manager - Mr. B.G. Burns Performed trace analytical analysis to determine the presence of toxic, and illegal substances in fish tissue using gas chromatography and liquid chromatography chemical techniques. Shellfish toxins and antibiotics were the main focus.  Analyses for toxic elements using A.A. spectroscopy and species identification by electrophoresis and isoelectric focussing were also performed.  Responsible for development of new methodology for residues of concern.  Supervision of lab technicians and summer students by setting goals, determining training requirements and evaluating performance was also a part of the position. Supervisor - Mr. B.G. Burns Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada

Aug./91

- June/97 Contaminants Chemist 

AWARDS: 1999

CFIA Outstanding Achievement, Team Award Male Athlete of the Year, Nova Scotia Agricultural College

1990 1986

MVP High School Varsity Soccer Team

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 Numerous long term periods of acting as Chemistry Section Manager during the absence or secondment of the substantive manager. o This involves handling information requests from Inspectors, managers, and directors. Approval of purchase orders for lab supplies and equipment. Supervision of other chemists and technical lab staff during these periods as well as summer students during the summer months was a job requirement.  Member of the AOAC Presidential Task Force on Marine and Freshwater Toxins.  Member of the Organizing Committee for the Joint meeting of the Eastern Canada Pesticide and Environmental Contaminant Workshop and the Northeast Regional Section of the

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