Emad Khairullah

Snapshot: Lead Technician (Laboratory) with 25 years of experience in managing laboratory operations and conducting tests using diverse equipment; exploring challenging assignments with a professionally managed organization

Core Competencies…
Quality Assurance ~ Project Management ~ Training and Development

Leadership Strengths & Highlights
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Operations Management
 Define/ implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety procedures as per laboratory SOPs
 Maintained updated documentation and implemented various preventive measures based on operational requirements

Test & Quality Management
 Perform moderate/highly complex analysis of specimens followed by evaluation of validity of specimen results based on SOP guidelines and documentation of remedial measures
 Set up and maintained Quality Assurance program for laboratory analysis encompassing QA samples, proficiency testing and automation. Assist the management in implementing SOPs for laboratory testing/ safety procedures

Process Improvement
 Skilled in setting up of new methodologies, completion of validation packages and selection process for new instrumentation
 Collaborate with the management for updating of department SOP manuals to reflect procedural changes, acquainting on emerging analytical methods and new equipment

Administrative Functions
 Involved in identification of vendors and ordering laboratory supplies based on management directives
 Prepare/ ensure compliance to capital expenses aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, standardization of processes, development of new methods and elimination of waste

Equipment Expertise:
Glycol Section
• Worked on
o GC’s of model HP 5790/ 5890 with HP 6890 connected to PC’s by networking cards and HPIB interface card
o Herzog distillation machines MC 625 with HDA 627 and HDA 628
o KF 658 processor of with new KF 758 processor
o Series of auto titration machines such as 796 processor / 702 SM titrino / 726 processors
o Ash, horiba, UV Beckman, Hach series, panametrics, Dohrman, Houston atlas, Teckmar Appolo analyzers
o Pa’ar digital density meter DMA 46 with DMA 48
o Shimadzu TOC and Mitsubishi moisture analyzers
Ethylene Section
• Worked on
o GC’s HP 5790 and HP 5890 with new HP 6890 with FID/TCD detectors connected to PC’s by networking cards and HPIB interface card for the analysis of low ppm hydrocarbon and CO/CO2
o DHA (Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis) software in the HP chemstation connected to HP 6890 GC’s to perform PIONA analysis
o Siever 355 CSD detector with Antek 704 E connected to HP 6890 GC for analysis of sulfur in Gas samples
o Dohrman analyzer for sulfur in hydrocarbon (liquid and gas)
o Existent Gum analyzer for the analysis of gum in fuel by jet evaporation
Environmental Section
• Worked on
o Shimdzu 5000 TOC analyzer and Tekmar Dohrman Apollo 9000 Combustion TOC analyzer
o Manual viscosity tester and Reotek HVV-6 viscometer
o Flash point tester with Noramlab NPM 440 flash point tester
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Key Profile:
• Maintain updated LIMS for the QA department including implementing new or established QA/QC procedures and requirement
• Involved in setting up, assembling, using, maintaining, calibrating & troubleshooting equipment
• Coordinate activities related to setting up, verification & interpretation of SPC data entry
• Define/ implement safety guidelines, preparing laboratory traceable standards of equipment
• Set up/ evaluate new techniques; prepare/ generate annual and scheduled reports
• Involved in direct laboratory testing, statistical analysis in compliance to quality, accreditation, safety and environmental regulations
• Prepare/ manage quality assurance and quality control programs. Implement ISO 9002 and ISO 14000 in the laboratory

1991-1997 Saudi Aramco Co. Saudi Arabia

Evaluate Laboratory Technician
* Worked in Oil and gas analyses in Yanbu' Refinery Laboratory.
* Also worked in Yanbu NGL plant for analysis of Oil and Gas.
* samples to determine appropriate analysis or methodology.
* Run and verify SPC data entry.
* Provide support to compliant sample testing.
* Participating in round robin sample activities.
* Inspect and control all samples of finished products raw materials.
* Handle sophisticated lab instruments such as GC's, AA's, TOC analyzers, KF colorimetric analyzers, Sulfur analyzers (Gas-Liquid) and auto titration machines.
* Perform routine analysis of (Gas - Solid - Liquid) samples.
* Issues certificate of analysis for finished products.
* Analyze Jet fuel (DPK, JP4)
* Analyze Gasoline, Diesel oil and Kerosene.
* Prepare references reagents' Octane search number.

* Analyze water, wastewater and solid samples.
* Prepare reagents and standard solutions.
* Perform calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting.