Meet Our Experts

Biography
With over 15 years of hands-on experience in asbestos bulk and air analysis, Irene offers deep expertise in EPA and NIOSH 9002 analytical methods. She has an in-depth understanding of British Columbia’s hazardous materials regulations and WorkSafe BC requirements. Irene has played a key role in NVLAP (Bulk) and CALA (Air) Proficiency Testing programs and has been instrumental in establishing QA/QC systems and managing associated data. Her technical contributions include setting up gravimetric systems, overseeing everything from equipment procurement to testing and developing comprehensive work procedures and operational manuals. Irene has working knowledge in both 400 and 1000 point- counting techniques and is known for her strong communication, multitasking, and time management skills. Her proficiency of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) further enhances her organizational and reporting strengths.
Areas of Expertise
- Laboratory Management & Accreditation
- Quality Assurance/Control Systems
- Regulatory Compliance & Hazardous Materials.
- Equipment Setup & Gravimetric Systems
- Training & Development
- Reporting & Documentation
- Health & Safety Expertise
Education
- Master of Science Degree in Electronics, China
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Automatically Control, China
- Diploma of Accounting Management, Douglas College
Previous Experience
- Lab Manager, MBC Group
- Lab Manager and Senior Lab Analyst, Astech Consultants Inc.
- Senior Lab Analyst, Epoch Analystical Inc.
Professional Certifications
- Microscopical Identification of Asbestos, McCrone Research Institute
- Asbestos Fiber Counting, McCrone Research Institute
- Advanced Asbestos Identification, Microscopy Instruction Consultation & Analysis
- Quantitative Asbestos Analysis, Microscopy Instruction Consultation & Analysis
- Control Charting for Laboratory, Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation
- Operator of Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer XRF Lead Gun
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)