Christopher Mirley Email & Phone Number

Billerica, MA

Cambridge MA

• Responsible for implementing a quality program (QA/QC) for the analysis and release of electrolyte materials to support product development and launch of a low-cost, grid-scale coordination chemistry flow battery for.
• Managed the QC testing, release and storage of all incoming supplier electrolyte materials.
• Oversaw all aspects of the Analytical Testing lab which supports R&D, Test Performance and Engineering Design groups in the development of battery materials and components.
• Lead development of and continuing evaluation of electrolyte material specifications.
• Interface with electrolyte suppliers to transfer analytical test methods.
• Participated as part of supply chain team to qualify new electrolyte suppliers.

Cambridge MA

• Provide expertise and strategic direction over the analytical chemistry, quality control, intellectual property, and product regulatory activities. Responsible for leading a team of 6 scientists in the analysis of.
• Interface with external manufacturing partners to support the transfer and validation of test methods.
• Participate in strategic and tactical planning efforts and ensure the continual evolution of the company’s products.
• Oversee dossier submissions to FDA, EFSA, EPA and other governmental agencies, as well as submissions for biodegradation by Vincotte, BPI or DIN Certco.
• Apply strong technical aptitude and presentation skills to convey strategy, objectives, standards and processes to project team members.
• Direct all facets of quality control for intermediate and final Mirel® bioplastic products.

Cambridge MA

• Managed patent portfolio development strategy and the patent filing processes. Key contributor to the preparation, filing and prosecution of patent application, in order to provide global protection of the company’s.
• Managed relations with multiple outside law firms to prosecute the patent process.
• Utilized SharePoint software to build and maintain in-house global patent database.
• Conducted employee training and kept managers updated on patent law changes.

• Provided visionary leadership, guidance and support to cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Microbiology and Plant Science groups in the commercialization of biodegradable Mirel® bioplastics, derived.
• Supervised the routine analysis of 5 analytical chemists and ensured smooth project workflow.
• Conducted complex QC analysis of intermediate and production grade biopolymer resins to support Mirel® bioplastics commercialization.
• Key participant in the development and patent of novel technology platform created to facilitate production of biobased chemicals utilizing Mirel® bioplastics.
• Devised new analytical test procedures and assessed new instrumental techniques in support of research and development initiatives.

Cambridge MA

• Accountable for new product development and scale-up of operations for electronic ink products for a novel electrophoretic display technology. Oversaw the activities of 2 technicians.Key Contributions:
• Implemented improved manufacturing process that increased productivity and minimized costs.
• Designed and carried out experiments and statistical analysis, which solve manufacturing issues.
• Applied experience with free radical graft polymerization and silanes to determine type and number of binding sites.

Northboro MA

• Charged with supporting the R&D and Manufacturing teams in activities related to polymeric material analysis. Provided supervision of the thermal and chemical analysis laboratory. Led cross-functional team of 9.
• Developed test methods for valve evaluation for multimillion-dollar needleless injection product line. Facilitated the optimization of injection molding process, which reduced rejected parts.
• Assisted in the development process of next generation polymer pigments, resulting in the successful expansion of product line into new markets.
• Developed new manufacturing synthesis process for high temperature polymer, which was less costly and produced a higher quality product.
• Previously served as Analytical Chemistry Group Leader from 1998 to 2002, and Senior Research Engineer from 1995 to 1998.

Phd, Polymer Science

Kodak Fellow 1990-1993

Ms, Chemical Engineering

Bs, Chemical Engineering