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Ann Arbor, MI, US

Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor, MI

Assist senior researchers with sample creation for solid state battery projects by: -Ball milling slurry mixtures -Casting and calendaring films -Hot pressing samples -Running sol-gel reactionsCollect various characterization data on produced samples -TGA w/ Mass Spec -XRD -SEMManage time and tasking for a small number of undergradsGroup purchasingGroup.

Ann Arbor, MI

Assist senior researchers with sample creation for solid state battery projects by:Ball milling slurry mixturescasting and calendaring flimsHot pressing samplesrunning sol-gel reactionsCollect various characterization data on produced samples Group purchasingGroup hazardous waste management

Ann Arbor, MI

Perform basic user/safety training on various equipment for new usersHitachi S-3500N SEMRigaku 600 XRDTA Instruments Discovery HR-2 RheometerBeckman Coulter LS13 320 Particle Size AnalyzerMathis Labcoater/LabdryerCIS calendaring pressMaintain, and manage access to Google calendars for above equipment.Assist with maintenance of gloveboxes.

BASF Wyandotte - Fuel Additives Lab

Assist senior technical staff with formulation and blending of additives. Perform most routine tests, such as viscosity, and various ASTM and/or customer required tests. Maintain lab notebook per requirements for development activity. Assist with general lab maintenance and supply. Washing of glassware, cleaning counters, etc.

Primarily continued to fulfill the role of a senior laboratory/engineering technician. Designing and running experiments and testing protocols. Helping to design and build various pneumatic test systems. Organizing and running sample builds. Managing the calibration of required equipment. Working with MQA to solve product complaint issues. Working with.

Added to duties of Lab Technician.Assisted marketing in training of field sales force. Made prototype samples of new products for internal and external customers. Various laboratory management duties including, ordering supplies and specifying small equipment.

Designed and ran experiments to support R&D activities. Kept accurate notebook of test results and methods. Communicated results to project manager via verbal and written methods.

Audited in-process machine settings and test results. Accurately documented and communicated findings to operators and managers and assisted in finding solutions.