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Michelle Co Chemist / Chemical engineer

Manila, Philippines

EDUCATION
De La Salle University- Manila (DLSU)

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering                                                                                              May 2009- Oct 2014

·   GPA : 2.54 / 4.0 ; 2nd Honors Dean’s Lister

(DLSU is in the 801+ bracket in 2019 World University Rankings and 301+ bracket in the University Impact Rankings)

 

EXPERIENCE
SGS Global Business Services Asia, Incorporated                                                                                   Aug 2017- Present

EHS Data Validator

·      Pioneer team that started with 5 employees and now has 50 employees.

·      Processed raw data from SGS Accutest Laboratories, Dayton for Volatiles (120 files/day)  and Semi-volatiles (80 files/day) department using Agilent Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Chemstation.

·      Reviewed final report in accordance to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 624,8260 and 8270.

·      Created work instructions for volatiles and semi-volatiles department in batch processing, initial calibration and LIMS database.

·      Scheduled batches for processing. Reviewed corrections. Reported to affiliate regarding issues for the day.

Safety Officer

·      Worked closely with the Head of Operational Integrity/Corporate Governance team. Conducted safety talks for 10 hours per year, safety activities and evacuation drills. Promoted safety in the workplace by Crystal reporting.

Peer Adviser

·      Coached new employees to use work instructions, websites and softwares. Guided them to adopt in the culture and work environment.

Cross-functioning Team Committee

·      Organized summer outing, year-end party, monthly program, community services (fun run, orphanage event, tree planting, school clean-up).

 

Analytical Support Services for Environmental Technologies, Incorporated                                 Feb 2016- Jul 2017

Chemist 1

·      Prepared and extracted soil and water samples. Operated and troubleshooted GC Electron Capture Detector HP 5890 and GC-MS 6890. Processed raw data in Chemstation in accordance to EPA method 8081 and 8082.

·      Developed Method for Poly-chlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Oil, Water, Soil; Organochlorine Pesticides in Water and Soil

·      Updated Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

Pollution Control Officer

·      Worked closely with Procurement to secure DENR permits and requirements such as Priority Chemical List; Chemical Control Order for PCB. Ensured proper operation of environmental management facilities that complied to RA 6969, RA 8749, RA 9003, RA 9275, PD 1586.

·      Structured Chemical Management Plan, Process Flowcharts, Sampling and Analysis plan, PCB Storage Plan, Self-monitoring Report, Compliance Monitoring Report.

 

SC Johnson                                                                                                                                                          Jun 2014- Sep 2014

Quality Analyst Intern

·      Evaluated stability tests and dimensional analysis on products. Assisted in quality inspection and troubleshooted at manufacturing plants. Created reports on sales and damaged goods. Analyzed competitor and counterfeit products

 

TRAININGS ATTENDED
40-hour Basic Occupational Safety and Health Training                                                                                            2019

40-hour First Aid Training

Fire Awareness Training

Instrument Carryover and Sample Dilution Review

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Awareness                                                                                         2018

10-day Final Volatiles Data Processing Training in SGS Accutest (New Jersey, USA)

20-day Basic Volatiles Data Processing and Initial Calibration Training in SGS GBS Asia, Inc.

40-hour Basic Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Training

40-hour Training Course on Environmental Laws, Rules & Regulations for Pollution Control Officers          2016

Basic First Aid, Basic Life Support and Safety Training

 

SEMINAR CONDUCTED
Fire Awareness Training                                                                                                                                                    2019

Integrity Talk: Conflicts of Interest

Human Factors in Health and Safety

Office Safety and Environment

Globally Harmonized System Labels                                                                                                                              2016

Clean Water Act ; Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standard

A Talk on Carbon Footprint in Bagac, Bataan                                                                                                              2013

 

RESEARCH PAPER PREPARED
A Web-based Input-Output Model for Carbon Footprint in the Philippines                                                            2012

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Council of Student Organizations                                                                                                                Jun 2010- Mar 2011

Assistant team head of Activity Monitoring Team

·      Project head of CSOlympics, a sportfest for 38 organizations; Room-to-room Team head of Frosh Welcoming; Productions for Annual Recruitment Week; Publicity for Green Card Alliance

Chemical Engineering Society

Assistant Vice-President for Logistics

·      Project head of The Grid,1st acquaintance party

De La Salle World’s Debate                                                                                                                           Dec 2011- Jan 2012

World’s Debate Committee

·      Assisted in the Debate competition; Food; Transportation; Social events; Organized a club themed party at PICC

 

SKILLS & INTERESTS
Technical skills: Chemstation, LIMS Matrix Database, LIMS Anita Database,  Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook 365, HTML, Wordpress, Autocad, Sketch up, PDF Annotator

Interests: Swim, Travel, Tour Guide