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Oko Agovi

Fairfield,CA

Summary

Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Technician

Shell Catalysts Technologies
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
  • Performed PSD using the analyzer machine to measure low pressure and high pressure of catalyst samples.
  • Conducted metal analysis by Bruker WD-XRF
  • Surface Area
  • Extraction
  • Pore Volume
  • Color Analysis
  • Length, Diameter and Width of sample
  • Crush strength of sample
  • Return on Ignition

Laboratory Technician

SGS International
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Performed various ASTM testing methods to ensure that the outcome of the tests meets established standards
  • The ASTM tests that performed included:
    • ASTM-D86: Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
    • ASTM-D4294: Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
    • ASTM-D130: Standard Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from Petroleum Products by Copper Strip Test
    • ASTM-D1298: Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer method.
    • ASTM-D287: Standard Test for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method)
    • ASTM-D4052: Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
    • ASTM-D976: Standard Test Method for Calculated Cetane Index of Distillate Fuels
    • ASTM-D4737: Standard Test Method for Calculated Cetane Index by Four Variable Equation
    • ASTM-D189: Standard Test Method for Conradson Carbon Residue of Petroleum Products
    • ASTM-D 874: Standard Test Method for Sulfated Ash from Lubricating Oils and Additives
    • ASTM-D3828: Standard Test methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester
    • ASTM-D93: Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester
    • ASTM-D482: Standard Test Method for Ash from Petroleum Products.
    • ASTM-D524: Standard Test for Ramsbottom Carbon Residue of Petroleum Products
    • ASTM-D2709: Standard Test Methods for Water and Sediment in Middle Distillate Fuels by Centrifuge
    • ASTM-D1796: Standard Method for Water and Sediment in Fuel Oils by Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure)
    • ASTM-D1500: Standard Test Method for Color of Petroleum Products (ASTM Color Scale)

Agricultural & Weights Measurement Aide

Solano County
01.2020 - 03.2022


  • Inspected farms, homesites and other properties for the presence of agricultural pests.
  • Explained purpose and methods of pest monitoring projects to property owners.
  • Deployed, serviced and monitored insect traps.
  • Selected trapping sites and host plants and prepared and maintained maps identifying locations and recorded dates serviced.
  • Collected insects and pests and prepared specimens for transport to the laboratory for identification


Accounting Clerk II

Solano County
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
  • Prepared of vendor claims, journals and deposit permits and sent copies to Auditor-Controller’s Office.
  • Reviewed deposit permits, vendor claims and journals prepared by other officers.
  • Prepared deposit bags for review and payment at the County Treasurer’s office.
  • Entered of invoices in CAM accounting software.
  • Reviewed and corrected Covid-19 and LNU Activity Log.
  • Reconciled invoices.
  • Data capturing and generating of reports for the midyear budget for the entire department

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Banking & Finance

University of Ghana, Legon
Legon, Ghana
05.2007

GED -

Ghana National College
Cape Coast, Ghana
11.1999

Skills

  • Issue Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Setup
  • Chemical Identification
  • Antibody Screening
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Quality Control Monitoring
  • Specimen Processing
  • Test Reporting
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Safety Protocols
  • Instrument Calibration

Timeline

Lab Technician

Shell Catalysts Technologies
08.2023 - Current

Laboratory Technician

SGS International
03.2022 - 08.2023

Accounting Clerk II

Solano County
10.2020 - 07.2021

Agricultural & Weights Measurement Aide

Solano County
01.2020 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Banking & Finance

University of Ghana, Legon

GED -

Ghana National College
Oko Agovi