Justin Z. Jia, Ph.D. (Chem. Eng.)
9-58 Mericourt Road                                                          (905) 546-0447

PROFILE AND SKILLS

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from McMaster University. Extensive knowledge and expertise in biomaterials and biomedical engineering, organic and polymer chemistry.
• Distinguished capabilities in Chinese writing, translation, text editing and proofreading.
• Over 15 years of experience as a freelance translator in general and technical topics.
• Two years of newspaper editor and reporter experience.
• Five years of teaching and tutoring experience at McMaster University. 7 oral presentations at national and international conferences. 12 publications, theses and technical reports.
•  Outstanding communication, organization, management and teamwork skills.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, TRADOS, Chem Office, Adobe Creative Suite.

EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Editor and Reporter         2005 --- present

CCL Chinese Journal, Hamilton, ON

• Cover and report on local news. Review, organize and edit writings and design the layout of Travel, Literature and Opinions pages.
• Interact and communicate with authors to call for writings and arrange revisions.
• Translate news and documents between English and Chinese.
• Manage and direct marketing programs. Perform market analysis and customer research, develop and write marketing proposals in both Chinese and English, set pricing and negotiate with customers.
• A project leader in planning and marketing the 2006 Chinese Writing Competition project, 2007 Spring Festival Special project and 2007 Graduation Special project.
• Participate as a key team member in editorial discussions, newspaper publishing and distributing.

Teaching Assistant            1999 – 2004

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

• Graded assignments and exams, gave tutorials, and supervised labs.
• Gained excellent communication, teaching and supervising skills.

Elected President of Chinese Students and Scholars Association
2000 – 2001

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

• Led and managed a 10-people executive committee and an association of over 400 members.  
• Provided regular services to CSSA members. Raised funds and established Table Tennis Club, Basket Ball Club and Writing Club for CSSA.
• Planned and organized seminars, conferences, celebrations and job fairs.
• Acquired outstanding management, organization, communication and teamwork skills from this volunteer experience. 

Research Chemist  1991 – 1995

Liming Research Institute. Luoyang, Henan Province, China.

• Conducted research work to develop novel polymer materials for adhesive, coating and leather finishing uses. Sub-project leader supervising two junior chemists and one technician.
• Translated technical documents from English to Chinese, such as patents, research articles, engineering specifications, technical manuals and reports.
• Participated as a key team member in marketing the new products.
• Published four research articles and one conference proceeding based on the research work.

EDUCATION
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering                                                                                        2006
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Master of Science, Organic Chemistry  1998

Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Bachelor of Science,  Fine Chemicals                                                                          1991
East China University of Chemical Technology, Shanghai, China.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTS

• Invited speaker to National Research Council Canada-Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute, London, ON.                                                                      2004

“Combined Heparin and Polyethylene Oxide Surface Modification of Biomaterials”