Parshawn Amini
Chemist and Chemical Engineer
Miami,FL
Summary
Engineering MSc student with an MSc in Chemistry and a BSc in Biology. Seeking opportunities in entry-level chemical engineering positions, including field engineer, field technician, and laboratory technician. Three years of research experience, including R&D, QC compliance, chemical analysis, and operation and maintenance of advanced instrumentation. Proficient in writing and adhering to standard operating procedures, producing written and oral reports, and working in interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant III
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Independently operated advanced instrumentation, including mass spectrometry and chromatography systems, generating high-quality data for peer-reviewed publications.
- Developed R-based programs to measure hazardous chemical exposures in mining sites and identify cancer biomarkers in women.
- Operated various analytical instruments, including mass spectrometry and spectroscopy systems, interpreting AFM and SEM microscopy images.
- Conducted QA/QC and prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
Laboratory Technician II
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for processing environmental samples for chemical analysis.
- Routine maintenance and calibration of advanced instrumentation.
- Conducted quality control testing on incoming materials to ensure accuracy of results.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering
University of Miami
Miami, FL 08.2025 - Current
Master of Science - Chemistry
Mcmaster University
Hamilton, ON, Canada 09.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Western University
London, ON, Canada 09.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
- Operation and maintenance of advanced instrumentation
- Flow-dynamics, thermodynamics, mechanical design
- Data analysis and research design
- Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Mass spectrometry and chromatography
- Quality assurance and quality control
- Analytical chemistry methods
- Computational and statistical analysis
- R and C programming
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Molecular biology techniques
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Persian
Professional
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Science - Engineering
University of Miami
08.2025 - Current
Research Assistant III
McMaster University
01.2025 - 06.2025
Laboratory Technician II
McMaster University
09.2022 - 06.2025
Master of Science - Chemistry
Mcmaster University
09.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Western University
09.2017 - 06.2021
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