Joe Sample
49th Parallel Drive,
Hamilton, ON.
L8T2S5
Email: JoeSample@hotmail.com
BiotekJobs.com
Toronto, ON
Dear Human Resources Department:
Re: Chemist (Quality Assurance / Control Officer)
In today’s fiercely competitive economy, customers are demanding value on a grand scale.
Business is characterized by uncertainty, risk and challenge. Employers are looking for
graduates that can support a competitive strategy immediately on hire. I am knowledgeable
Chemist that thrives on challenging opportunities when my analytical skills are called upon.
I am seriously interested in being part of a team looking to explore solutions to new product
challenges. I am an honors graduate from the Chemical Engineering Technology Program with
an overall grade point average of 95%, and a recipient of Mohawk College highest honor, a Gold
Medal at the 2005 Winter Convocation. I have a command of the fundamentals of chemistry and
chemical engineering, including process automation strengthen in my roll as a peer tutor. My
attached resume points to considerable experience and I am eager to apply my skills.
I have the credentials, the drive and enthusiasm that may interest you. Please call me and leave
a message at 905 555-5555 or email me at joesample@hotmail.com
Thank you for taking the time to review my credentials, looking forward to meet you to further
discuss my qualification.
Sincerely yours
Joe Sample
49th Parallel
Hamilton, ON L8T 2S5
Canada
(905) 555-5555
joesample@hotmail.com
Joe Sample
Profile
An honors graduate from the Chemical Engineering Technology Program with an overall grade point
average of 95%. A recipient of Mohawk College highest honor, a Gold Medal at the 2005 Winter
Convocation. Received numerous awards including the President’s awards for academic excellence.
Demonstrated leadership and school citizenship through involvement as one of the most sought after
peer mentors in the peer tutor program. Assisted students not only with their course content but helped
them to overcome learning challenges such as stress and anxiety. I showed them strategies and tactics
to earn high marks and cope with the pressures of the program.
A member of the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology and an International Education Student
Ambassador at Mohawk College.
Education
Chemical Engineering Technology (Co-op) Diploma, 2004
Mohawk college of Applied Arts and Technology, Hamilton ON
The aim of this challenging and comprehensive program is to provide individuals with classroom training
in the fundamentals of chemistry and chemical engineering including process automation.
Had the privilege of using a variety of instrumentation such as The Beckman DU-50 VIS spectrometer,
Perkin – Elmer 303 Atomic Absorption spectrometer, and the Altex HPLC
Phlebotomy Technician, License, 2001
Eric Williams Medical Science Complex, Trinidad W.I.
This certificate was issued by the American Medical Technologists Incorporated in the State of New
Jersey. The aim of this technical program is to give the theory and practical experience needed to obtain
blood by intravenous method for therapeutic use.
Science Technician Diploma, 1998
John S. Donaldson Technical Institute, Trinidad W.I.
This program prepared an individual for any type of laboratory settings with re-enforce practical
experience quality control.
Employment
Zenon Environmental, Burlington ON
Research & Development Co-op Position
April – August 2004, September – December 2003
At the world – renowned Zenon Environmental, I was hired for two consecutive terms in the Membrane
plant. Membrane produced at this plant are of such superior quality that they are used worldwide to rid
water of bacteria, pathogenic microorganisms, metals and solids. During my work terms I was an
outstanding coop employee, and have shown great initiative, good judgment, and a sound understanding
of the job. My performance has surpassed a Junior Chemist level with two years experience. Some of the
procedures and techniques I develop are now been used by the all employees in that division.
Mohawk College, Hamilton ON
Chemical Technician, Department of Chemical and Environmental technology
January – April 2003
As a Chemical technician, I made significant contributions to the day-to-day smooth operation of the
Department’s teaching labs. I was responsible for maintaining and trouble shooting equipment and
ensuring the highest safety standards for Faculty and students. Worked with suppliers to help develop
applied opportunities that can be demonstrated in the classroom. Established rapport with many of the
faculty and staff of the College.
Tobago Regional Health Authority, Tobago W.I.
Assistant Medical Laboratory Technician
July 1998 – August 2001
This organization is responsible for smooth operation of the Scarborough Regional Hospital. As an
Assistant Medical laboratory technician, I was in charge of Quality Control. Certain tests were performed
on all laboratory equipments to ensure that they were in specification to be use on a day to day basis.
Apart from my daily chemical test, I was responsible for the taking of blood from patients by intravenous
method and ensure that special tests were shipped to Trinidad.
Chemistry Food and Drugs, Trinidad W.I
Laboratory Technician Trainee
June – July 1998
I work together with the Senior Chemist to investigate various prescription drugs to confirm the correct
amount of each ingredient present. After the first week of training I was given my own drugs to analyze
and work with on my own. This is where my passion for the chemistry profession began.
Additional Merits
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Certificate of Participation In Laboratory Quality Assurance
First Aid Certificate
Completed modules in Safety, Security and WHMIS at Mohawk College
Introduction to Computers with Business Applications
Peer Tutor at Mohawk College, chemical program course subjects
Member of the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology
Member of Mohawk Men’s Soccer Team
International Education Student Ambassador
Awards Received
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McGraw Hill-Ryerson Limited Award for academic excellence, 2001-2002
All Academic Award For Athletic and Academic Excellence, 2001 – 2002
All Academic Award For Athletic and Academic Excellence, 2002 – 2003
Procor Faculty of Engineering & Health Technology Award for academic excellence, 2003
Highest Grade Point Average Award, 2003
Carole & George Fletcher Foundation Award for academic excellence, 2003
Certificate of Appreciation Award for Peer Tutor, Mohawk College, 2003, 2004
International Student Award Chemical and Environmental Technology for Academic Excellence, 2004
International Student President’s Award for Academic Excellence, 2004
Presenter, Canadian Society For Chemical Technology, Certificate of Participation, 2004
Highest Grade Point Average Award, 2004
Leisure Activities
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Playing Soccer: member of the Mohawk Men’s Soccer Team 2001 – 2003
Ball Room Dancing
References
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Available upon request