samantha hornell

Taught grade 9 and 10 applied/academic science, grade 11 U biology, grade 12 C chemistry, grade 10 academic math and grade 9 computers. Taught both applied and academic courses. Team lead in extra-curricular activities; Regional Science Fair, Science Olympics and Provincial Enviro-thon,

Instrumentation technologist, responsible for maintenance and operation of instrumentation used in analytical testing in response to waste and drinking water regulations. Performed routine wet chemistry analysis; pH, Conductivity, Total Suspended Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, Alkalinity, Hardness, etc.

Performed conventional and automated analysis classified as wet chemistry by following procedures in Standards Methods. Trained junior technicians and performed evaluations of co-workers. Maintained current and concise QA/QC records, methods and SOP’s.

Worked with District Claims Inspector, inspecting mining claim lines, posts and tags for agreement with supporting documentation.

* Coordinated a year round watershed, water quality research, sampling and analysis program (Trout Lake Watershed Management Study) * Supervised 11 technicians assessed and graded co-op students. * Organized, implemented and data compilation of multi- seasonal sampling programs * Position required public presentation of work for continued funding

* Worked as a summer student between the years of 1995 - 1998. Full-time employment 1998 - 2001. Duties included; * Laboratory liaison reporting directly to Mill Superintendent * Coordinated 12 employees to conduct analysis efficiently and effectively * Lead auditor for biannual laboratory audits * Wrote and maintained all QA/QC Documentation * Operation and maintenance of Laboratory and Equipment * Trained junior employees * Research and Development of Assaying and Environmental Methods * Followed Standard Operating procedures to conduct wet chemistry analysis in environmental lab * and gold assay lab

* Responsible for the care and culture of Fathead Minnow and Rainbow Trout * Performed the Larval Growth Toxicity Test on Rainbow Trout Fry * Followed MISA protocol for the Daphnia magna acute lethality test * Received notoriety for contributions to D. magna toxicity testing protocol

Program Coordinator and Professor in the Environmental Protection and Compliance Technician Program, Environmental Technology Program, in addition to the Environmental Management Program.

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