Amawya Nassr
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Senior Analytical & Instrumentation Chemist with over 15 years of experience in petroleum and chemical laboratory analysis. Specialized in chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, laboratory quality systems, instrument calibration, method validation, and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance. Extensive experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced analytical instruments while ensuring accurate and reliable analytical results. Strong background in technical reporting, quality assurance, laboratory operations, and continuous improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Chemist – Instrumentation & Chromatography
Petroleum Labs Research & Studies (PLRS) – Ministr
Khartoum, Sudan
05.2010 - Current
- Conduct advanced analytical testing of petroleum and chemical samples using GC/MS, GC-FID, and elemental analyzers.
- Perform hydrocarbon characterization and compositional analysis for petroleum products.
- Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments including AAS, ICP-AES, XRF, FTIR, and HPLC.
- Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory quality requirements.
- Perform method validation, calibration verification, and uncertainty calculations.
- Monitor QA/QC activities and maintain analytical data integrity.
- Analyze laboratory results and prepare technical reports.
- Participate in laboratory audits and continuous improvement activities.
- Provide technical support and guidance for laboratory operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Science (Chemistry)
Sudan University of Science and Technology
Khartoum- Sudan 01.2003 - 01.2007
Skills
* Gas Chromatography (GC/MS, GC-FID)
* High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
* Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
* Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)
* ICP-AES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy)
* X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
* Gas Analyzers
* CHNS-O Elemental Analyzer
* Petroleum & Hydrocarbon Analysis (C5–C30)
* ISO/IEC 17025 Compliance
* Method Validation
* Measurement Uncertainty
* QA/QC Management
* Instrument Calibration & Troubleshooting
* Laboratory Auditing
* Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
* Advanced Microsoft Excel
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Petroleum & Hydrocarbon Analysis
- Analytical Instrumentation
- Laboratory Quality Management
- ISO/IEC 17025 Compliance
- QA/QC Management
- Method Validation
- Measurement Uncertainty
- Instrument Calibration
- Technical Reporting
- Laboratory Auditing
- Data Analysis
- Team Supervision
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Petroleum & Analytical Techniques
- Petroleum Industry International Training Program – CNPC, China (2014)
- Advanced Chromatographic Techniques (HPLC, GC/MS, FTIR)
- Petroleum Hydrocarbon Analysis (C5–C30)
- Advanced Gas Analyzer Applications
- Advanced XRF Techniques in Chemical Analysis
- Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)
- ICP-AES Applications
- Environmental Analysis Using HPLC & GC/MS
Quality Assurance & Laboratory Management
- ISO/IEC 17025 Implementation and Internal Auditing
- Method Validation and Measurement Uncertainty
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Laboratory Statistical Analysis
- Calibration and Verification Techniques
Leadership & Professional Development
- Effective Supervisory Skills
- Technical Report Writing
- Planning and Documentation
- Statistics and Design of Experiments
Language
- Arabic: Native
- English: Professional Working Proficiency
Timeline
Senior Chemist – Instrumentation & Chromatography
Petroleum Labs Research & Studies (PLRS) – Ministr
05.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Science (Chemistry)
Sudan University of Science and Technology
01.2003 - 01.2007