Ellen Akua Pokuah
Athens,OH
Summary
Analytical laboratory technician with over two years of progressive experience conducting analytical scientific tests and experiments. Successful at implementing research strategies and evaluating studies to improve research and analytical performance. Strong background in quantitative research with laboratory expertise. Ready to apply skills and knowledge to rewarding new opportunities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Ohio University
08.2022 - Current
- Member of Voinovich School research team responsible for conducting research and performing experiments that advance knowledge in th field of reclamation and water quality
- Grant Applications
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Laboratory Testing
- Performs statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel and R.
Analytical Laboratory Technician
Intertek Minerals Limited
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Responsible for sample reception, performing Fire Assay methods, Bottle roll methods
- Acid digestion methods, wet chemical lab operations, calibration of standards and equipment
- Reviewed laboratory operating procedures and trained three interns in wet laboratory operating procedures.
- Determination of mineral compositions of samples using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Environmental Monitoring Officer (intern)
Kinross Chirano Mine
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Bibiani-
- Ghana
- Conducted routine physical, chemical and microbiological analysis on fresh and waste water samples in accordance with standard operating procedures
- Responsible for calibration of standards and instruments.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Studies
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Technology
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast- Ghana05.2019
Skills
- Documentation Research
- Regulatory Requirements
- Data Analysis
- Active Listening Skills
- Grant Writing
- Field Research
- Laboratory Documentation
Affiliations
- American Society of Reclamation Sciences
- Society of Ecological Restoration
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Ohio University
08.2022 - Current
Analytical Laboratory Technician
Intertek Minerals Limited
09.2020 - 07.2021
Environmental Monitoring Officer (intern)
Kinross Chirano Mine
06.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Environmental Studies
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Technology
University of Cape Coast
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