Brian Roger Baxterhill
Curriculum Vitae
Name:
Brain Roger Baxterhill
Date of Birth:
Nationality:
9th March 1963
Australian
Professional Qualifications:
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Associate Diploma in Chemical Technology
(TAFE),Granville College of TAFE, 1985.
B.Sc Sydney University 1989
Other Training:
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Workplace trainer in Beer Analysis
Workcover Hazardous Substances trainer
NSW Fire Brigade – “Know Your Fire
Extinguisher”
Professional Memberships
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Royal Australian Chemical Institute
Australian Beer Tasters Institute
Languages spoken:
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English, Polish, Swahili (not fluent)
Countries of Work
Experience:
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Australia, Botswana
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Brian Roger Baxterhill
Curriculum Vitae
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1990 - present, Australia
Senior Technical Officer – Organic Group, Simulab Pty. Ltd.
Responsible for overseeing and performing analysis in organic and environmental
services. Other duties include the development of industry specific training, aiding the
group leader in resource allocation and providing quality assurance for testing
procedures delivered by the company.
Specific duties include:
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Responsible for technical specifications for layout, infrastructure and equipment
needs of a $7.5m refurbishment of the laboratory block at Simulab’s Safeville site.
Prepared reports for Company Executive on trends, developments and projections
for the Laboratory Section and submissions for funding of special projects and major
plant requirements whilst acting Group Leader.
Co-ordination of fire training program for laboratory complex.
Performance of laboratory analysis as listed below:
 Determination of BTEX compounds by GC headspace.
 Determination of PAH’s in soils and groundwater by GC/MS and HPLC.
 Determination of organochlorine pesticides by GC/ECD.
 Evaluation of total hydrocarbons in water and soil by IR.
 Determination of oil and Grease by partition gravimetric method.
 Determination of anions in groundwater by IC.
1986 - 1990 Australia
Technical Officer – Simulab Pty. Ltd.
Responsible for delivery of laboratory based testing to support local manufacturing of
products including paint, petroleum, pesticides, herbicides and waste sludge.
Additional Duties:
 Performed admirably in the delivery and testing of materials for beer research.
1985 - 1986 Botswana
Technical Officer – Botswana Better Brewing Company
Responsible for delivery of laboratory based testing to support local manufacturing of
brewery products, and also aided in the delivery and testing of materials for beer
research laboratories.
Testing procedures performed include:
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Research into the effects of beer on male body shape.
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Calorific content of brewery products.
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Taste testing.
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Colour testing.
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Mouth feel.
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Maximum consumption level for white Caucasian male.
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Brian Roger Baxterhill
Curriculum Vitae
1981 - 1985, Australia
Laboratory Assistant – Bigburp Brewers Pty. Ltd. Sydney
Assisted in the preparation and analysis of brewery products (on a large scale).
Analysis performed include:
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Taste testing (on a regular basis).
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Consistency testing.
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Colour analysis.
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Mouth feel analysis.
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Palate cleansing tests.
Referees:
Mr. Len Mazorello – Laboratory Manager Simulab Pty. Ltd.
Mr. Ben Mazorello – Manager, Safeville Golf Club.
Mr. Glen Mazorello – Manager of Big Burp Brewing Company.
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