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Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Responsible for the development, advancement, and improvement of quality control programs and their administrationInstructs personnel in the various quality assurance control and supervises departmentWorks on special projects relating to the quality of BYK and competitive productsPrepares and administers calibration of lab equipmentEvaluates product returns, advises production on recovery of non-conforming product, and on use of non-conforming raw materialsEnsures compliance with all applicable regulations including completing RCRA and DOT (awareness) trainingResponsible for reviewing and editing existing written procedures for QC. Generates new procedures as appropriateAids in external audits and manages some internal auditsIs responsible for reviewing and completing all waste profiles- includes support for contact and completing waste removalManages the RMM system- incoming raw materials for new developmentReviews and analyzes process product quality resultsParticipates in emergency response as defined in the program and training capabilityProvides leadership for establishing and maintaining a safe work environment. Proactively addresses and corrects all unsafe behaviors and conditionsAll other duties as assigned

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Conduct organic synthesis in the lab, especially as it pertains to the synthesis of polymers.Ensure that raw material testing and/or approval protocols are identified.Ensure that in process and finished product testing protocols are identified.Assist with scale up of new products and work with plant engineering to generate plant trial procedures.Monitor the actual plant trials. Monitor/Manage the testing of in process and finished samples.Work with plant engineering to issue a Plant Trial report.Manage the raw material approval process to ensure raw materials are approved before they are used in the plant. This could involve review of the COA, raw materials tests (pH, %NCO, etc.), or, if necessary, making lab batchesAnalyze material using instrumental techniques such as FT-IR, GC, and various rheological measurementsOrganize and present data at internal meetings

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Directs and advises personnel in the special test procedures to analyze components and physical properties of product materials.Compiles and analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions.Tests and analyzes sample products, adjusting formulas and processes based on results.Investigates complaints on existing products and responds to vendor or customer.Establishes or adjusts work procedures for products and raw materials and maintains test equipment.Develops and recommends test procedures for products and raw materials and maintains test equipment.Analyzes and resolves, or assists workers in problem solving.Maintains time and testing records.Conduct trainings food safety topic, quality procedures and business updates for the month.Participates in other plant teams and programs such as Aged Inventory Control Team, Internal Audit coordinator, HACCP Team, and others assignments.Knowledge of food safety principles and food process, eg. Exposure to HACCP, GMP, SQF etc

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Adhere to the quality system protocols such as the Quality Manual, SOP’s and Operational Method and closely follow ISO 17025 regulations. Analytical skill used for in process and finished goods from clients involve aseptic sampling techniques and micro analytical techniques. Responsible for calibration of equipment, preventative maintenance procedures, maintain clean and sanitary condition for sample processing. Organized SDS binders, conducted safety training, and method training for new personnel.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Conduct quality audit on various aluminum pastes and powder products to determine quality of in-process material as well as finished goods. Particle size analysis was used to evaluate the quality of the product and used other analyses such as pH tests, chemical analysis using GC/MS chromatography, NVN (Non-Volatile Mixture) test, Cilas, Sympatec. Spectrometer analysis was used to evaluate the content of the powder for raw material testing. Evaluated color, particle size, and offer corrective actions to improve out of spec material for approve for next step processing or rejection. Trained new hired as well as re-training employees on changing procedures and protocols in accordance to ISO 9001

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management, 3.4

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Bs.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 3.2 Gpa

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Chemistry

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 3.5