Jeffrey Rogers
Medicine Hat,AB
Summary
A scientific professional with extensive experience in a variety of laboratory environments. Focused on delivering accurate experimental results and maintaining stringent quality controls. Highly collaborative team player with keen focus on meeting and exceeding objectives, adaptable to changing laboratory conditions. Proficient in routine data analysis, method development and laboratory safety protocols.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
Methanex
05.2024 - Current
- Conduct chemical tests on methanol product and environmental samples
- Enter sample and QC results into database
- Collect daily samples from several points throughout facility
- Order lab supplies and contact vendors for quotes
- Ensure logbooks are updated in a timely manner
Senior Support Scientist
Activation Laboratories
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Focused on method improvements, from all steps in process (sample weigh-out and prep, digestion, analysis and data processing), which led to >50% decrease in sample throughput time and provided superior results
- Acted as primary point of contact for the installation and validation of two new ICP-MS instruments
- Operated Agilent 7900/7700 ICP-MS instrumentation for routine analyses of samples across a wide scope of interest
- Acted as liaison between lab techs and instrument maintenance staff to maintain productivity and minimize downtime
- Trained, assisted and supported junior staff
- Investigated and resolved customer complaints
Senior Laboratory Technician
AGAT Laboratories
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Responsible for bringing an older Perkin Elmer ICP-MS back into service for metals analysis
Analyst 5
Pace Analytical Services LLC (formerly Kiff Analytical)
09.2011 - 01.2015
- Responsible for day to day operation of metals and wet chemistry departments
- Sample prep and analysis for: metals by ICP, Hg by CVAA and anions by IC, including Cr+6
- Assisted in selection, installation, and verification studies related to automated sample prep workstation
- Performed bi-weekly inventory of supplies, contacted vendors to inquire about materials and order status
- Trained junior personnel
- SOP creation, review and edit
Supervisor, Analyst IV
TestAmerica (West Sacramento) Laboratory
10.2002 - 09.2011
- Supervisor and Senior Analyst of Wet Chemistry department (Four direct reports)
- Attended daily Supervisor/Manager meeting to provide department status updates and discuss upcoming projects
- Sample prep and analysis for anions by Ion Chromatography, (including Cr+6 and perchlorate), and cyanide, ammonia and nitrate/nitrite by colorimetry
- Achieved substantial reduction ( > 50%) in analysis times for anion determination, by researching and implementing fast column upgrade ( special commendation received )
- Performed monthly inventory of supplies, placed purchase orders and contacted vendors regarding order status
- Trained junior personnel
Analyst 4
Maxxam Analytics (formerly PSC Analytical Services)
03.1998 - 02.2002
- Sample prep and analysis for several wet chemistry methods, including cyanide, phenols, anions, pH and conductivity
- Sample prep and analysis for metals by ICP-OES and ICP-MS
- Aided in the installation and method development of an automated titration system to measure pH, conductivity, alkalinity, fluoride, turbidity and ammonia
- Training of junior personnel
- SOP review and edit
Junior Analyst
AGAT Laboratories
08.1996 - 09.1997
- Entry level position in Trace Organics department
- Sample and standards prep for BTEX, PCB, TPH analysis (waters and soils)
- Instrument loading, unloading and monitoring (GC-MS, GC-FID, GC-ECD)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Acadia University
Wolfville, Canada1996
Skills
- Analytical and pragmatic problem solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively
- Detail oriented
- Perseverance to see projects to completion
- Adaptable to workplace/industry dynamics
Timeline
Lab Technician
Methanex
05.2024 - Current
Senior Support Scientist
Activation Laboratories
09.2019 - 05.2022
Senior Laboratory Technician
AGAT Laboratories
04.2018 - 03.2019
Analyst 5
Pace Analytical Services LLC (formerly Kiff Analytical)
09.2011 - 01.2015
Supervisor, Analyst IV
TestAmerica (West Sacramento) Laboratory
10.2002 - 09.2011
Analyst 4
Maxxam Analytics (formerly PSC Analytical Services)
03.1998 - 02.2002
Junior Analyst
AGAT Laboratories
08.1996 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Acadia University
Instrumentation
- ICP-MS and ICP-OES
- Gas Chromatography (GC-MS, GC-FID, GC-ECD, GC-TCD, GC-PFPD)
- Ion Chromatography
- Mercury analyzers
- Sulfur analyzers
- Carbon analyzers
- Various manual and automated systems, including spectrophotometers, continuous flow and discrete analyzers, densitometers, turbidity meters, KF analyzers, and digestion blocks
Personal
Traveling (up next... Iceland !), movies (burned out on Marvel), music (post-rock) and running (love/hate)
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