Salem Idris

• Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
• Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
• Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
• Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.
• Lead of metals department
• Received, inspected and digested samples
• Set up instrument, completed daily and monthly maintenance
• Prepared chemical reagents and standards, calibrated instruments and made sure all QC requirements were met
• Imported, calculated and analyzed data
• Ran and calculated the Inter-Element Correction (IEC)factors for ICP instrument and metals analysis every six months.
• Extensive use of the LMS system, including but not limited to chemical inventory, sample receipt and prep, quality control, analytical results, and peer reviewing final reports
• Quality Assurance Deputy
• Reviewed and update SOP's as needed
• Reviewed and performed internal audits for assigned departments
• Participated in method development and writing new SOP's
• Pipettors annual and quarterly calibration
• Responsible for training lab technicians in metals area
• Trained in troubleshooting and operating analytical instruments in many areas of the lab.
• Laboratory analysis and instrumentation:

Metals analysis (Perking Elmer ICP and PEA analyst 200AA).

HPLC analysis (Agilent Infinity II 1260 and PE HP Diode-Array UV- Visible Spectrophotometer).

Ion chromatography analysis (Dionex IC 1000).

Gravimetric analysis (Microbalance)

• Assisted with collecting, identifying and packaging hazardous waste.

• Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
• Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
• Performed gravimetric analysis and media preparation
• Mainly trained in digesting samples in metals area
• Prepared chemical reagents and standards for ICP analysis
• Ran mercury samples on AA instrument

• Prepared solutions and equipment for students
• Cleaned and set up all glassware needed for each class