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Kiana Shahabikia

San Jose,CA

Summary

To seek a position that offers professional challenges and growth in the company by utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

On-Site Field Chemist

Heritage Environmental Services LLC
06.2023 - Current
  • Improved hazardous waste management by conducting thorough field analysis and accurate documentation at Stanford Hospital/Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.
  • Enhanced environmental safety by collecting, analyzing, and categorizing samples for proper disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Collaborated with 23 team members on cross-functional teams to improve overall service quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Provided expert guidance to clients regarding proper hazardous material handling techniques, reducing potential risks and liabilities.
  • Recognized potential health and safety hazards, and reported to Stanford/ Lucile Packard EH&S.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance through adherence to local, state, and federal guidelines during field operations.

Chem-E-Car - Stopping Team Lead

AIChE
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Experimented by stopping chemical-fueled cars using iodine clock reaction
  • Optimized stopping time of car by varying amounts of iodine and vitamin C
  • Organized tasks for 10 team members, such as performing experimental steps and writing procedures.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.

Research Assistant

BESS LAB
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures, and tests
  • Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment
  • Compiled data into reports and disseminated to the Principal Investigator for review
  • Collaborated with 8 other team members
  • Conducted research in microbiology, specifically the gut-brain axis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
Irvine, CA
06.2023

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, MATLAB, C, AVEVA PRO/II Simulation, Experiment development, and Lab operations and procedures
  • Fluent in English and Farsi
  • Organized, experience in project management by leading groups of people, assuring projects are completed on time
  • Knowledge of chemicals and how to characterize them to dispose of them properly

Timeline

On-Site Field Chemist

Heritage Environmental Services LLC
06.2023 - Current

Chem-E-Car - Stopping Team Lead

AIChE
09.2022 - 05.2023

Research Assistant

BESS LAB
03.2022 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
Kiana Shahabikia