Arezoo Azaripour

I have 10+ years of national and international work experience as a professional chemist in chemistry and environmental laboratories 

Work Experience:

Laboratory Analyst (GFL Environmental, 2019-Present):

• Conducted chemical and physical QA/QC analysis to support facility operations.
• Ensured accurate and timely reporting of results and product reports.
• Prepared standards and reagents for experiments.
• Analyzed metals by ICP, detected PCBs by Gas Chromatography, and more.
• Managed data processing, calculations, and data entry.
• Executed quality control procedures.
• Collaborated effectively with supervisors and senior laboratory technologists.
• Maintained and troubleshooted various laboratory instruments.
• Managed inventory of reagents and apparatus.

Laboratory Analyst (Instrument Team, ALS Environmental, 2018-2019):

• Analyzed water, soil, and landfill leachate samples for PAHs using GC/MS.
• Conducted data processing, calculations, and data review.
• Followed strict QA/QC procedures for all analyses.

Laboratory Analyst (Advanced Extraction Team, ALS Environmental, 2015-2018):

• Performed extractions for various analyses.
• Conducted environmental analyses.
• Analyzed, processed, and interpreted lab results.
• Addressed concerns and trained new employees.

Laboratory Manager (Siklameh Paint Factory, 2010-2015):

• Led various R&D national projects.

• Master of Science in Physical Chemistry.
• Registered Professional Chemist in BC.
• Member of ASTM International.
• CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) certification expected in September.
• Volunteer Member of ACPBC committee