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Call for Nominations for Three Courses on the Development of Analytical Skills (S/616/2007)
The Technical Secretariat conducts analytical skills development courses, each for a duration of two weeks, in specialised institutions every year. The course aims to facilitate analysis of chemicals related to the national implementation the Convention, enhance national capacities in the Member States by offering training in analytical chemistry to personnel from the industry, academic institutions, and government laboratories, facilitate the adoption of good laboratory practices and broaden the pool of manpower from which National Authorities and the Secretariat can draw in the future.
The first week of the course covers theoretical and practical training in gas chromatography GC, covering hardware, optimisation, system validation and trouble-shooting and second week provides introduction to extraction, clean-up and derivatisation procedures and hands-on training in the preparation of different sample matrices for GC and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analyses with different detection modes. The course content may be modified or changed based upon review of past experience.
The Technical Secretariat covers the costs of international course-related travel, accommodation, meals, course fees, and medical and travel insurance for selected participants from member states with developing economies. Participants are expected to have a minimum of a first degree (B.Sc or equivalent) in chemistry or analytical chemistry from a recognised university or institution, with relevant practical and theoretical experience in analytical chemistry including GC and GC-MS, at least five years of work experience in a chemical laboratory or research institution in their own countries, and a strong command of both written and spoken English, as the course will be conducted in English.
For any further information, please contact:
Ms Rufaro Kambarami
International Cooperation Branch
International Cooperation and Assistance Division
OPCW
Johan de Wittlaan 32
2517 JR The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel: + 31 – 70 – 416 3272
Fax: + 31 – 70 – 416 3279
Email: IntCoopBr@opcw.org