Experienced lab chemist

Seeking a respective organization in the U.A.E to utilize the skills of a chemist with extensive hand's on experience in chemistry lab operation, management and safety with a focus on continuous development.

August 2009 - Present: Chemistry lab technician
King Fahd University for petroleum & minerals
Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
Company Industry: Education
College/Division: Science / Analytical Chemistry
Achievements:
- Participated in setting up 4 new freshman chemistry labs.
- Assisting with experiments in research fields of catalysis and trace metal detection.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Prepare all sorts of chemicals and standards required for teaching lab experiments.
- Prepare samples for instrumental analysis.
- Operate and maintain instruments including (but not limited to): GC-MS, GC, HPLC, Element analyzer, ICP, UV spectrometer, AAS.
- Manage all lab aspects including setting safety rules, standardizing arrangement of chemicals and lab equipments, ordering lab supplies (chemicals, glassware, PPE… etc.).
- Assist faculty members on their research work.
- Assist in teaching experiments to the students
- Investigate root of problems and propose possible solutions.
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May 2009 - August 2009: Process Operation engineer
Aditya Birla Group: Alexandria Fiber Co.
Al Nahda road, Al Ameryah, Alexandria., Egypt
Company Industry: Petrochemicals
Department: Chemical Engineering
- Maintain stability of chemical process in polymerization reactor area and polymer dissolving area controlling all parameters.
- Supervise on construction of piping and instruments in polymerization area and polymer dissolving area.
- Participated in construction, commissioning and startup of new production line.
- Operating different types of pumps & valves manually and from DCS panel.
- Reading P&ID, layout & process flow diagram
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September 2008 - April 2009: Production engineer
International Group for Modern Coatings
2nd industrial area, Borg al Arab., Egypt
Company Industry: Petrochemicals
Job Role/Department: Production / Manufacturing
- Ensure production process is performed flawlessly.
- Utilize raw material in best manner, revise its stock and report deficiency of any raw materials.
- Supervise staff, to ensure quality of production & follow HSE regulations.
- Insure quality standards are performed as affirmed by ISO 9001: 2000
- Resolve root of problems, find solutions. Recycle non conformity products into usable finished products.

July 2008: Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry & Zoology (4 years)
Grade: Good

Achieved excellent grade in both graduation projects.
Internship with Alexfert fertilizer company.

April 2009: OSHA Platinum, Egypt
Certification, OSHA Platinum

Instructor: Dr. Wagdi Fouad Seffain

Composed of 4 courses:-
1. OSHA construction industry (30-hours) certified by OSHA
2. OSHA general industry (30-hours) certified by OSHA
3. HAZWOPER (40-hours) certified by NASP
4. Disaster Site worker certified by OSHA
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August 2008: Productivity & Quality Institute, Egypt
Certification, Internal audit for ISO 9001:2000
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July 2007: Faculty of science, Alexandra, Egypt
Certification, SEM & T.Electron microscope training
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March 2007: Syndicate of scientific professions, Egypt
Certification, Medical analytical techniques

Skills
- Computer: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, OMNIC and adobe illustrator
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Risk assessment, accident reporting and issuing work permit and fire fighting
- Solid understanding of the use & properties of different types of PPE
- Active, keen, creative, dedicated and fast learner.
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Languages
Language Skill Level
Arabic Fluent
English Fluent