Per Diem position performing research and development experiments, application trials, and quality control analysis.--Product Development: Supported the Director of R&D on synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of developmental products, accurately documenting the preparation process and observations throughout the procedure. Worked with the director and manufacturing to commercialize the resulting new line of products, contributing to increased company sales of 49% (2009 - 2011). --Applications: Analyzed compatibility of our product in low VOC paints, optimal use level, and adhesion promotion studies using model adhesive and coating systems. Quantified percent improvement and documented with accompanying photo documentation used in sales presentations throughout US, Europe, and Asia Pacific. --Laboratory Management: Located a lower cost glassware supplier, saving the company 25% on reactor flasks. Identified sources of research materials and obtained samples.

--Documentation: Planned, developed and wrote chemistry protocols, service documents, hardware and software user guides for mass spectrometers and genetic analyzers. --Instrumentation: For service guides, I trained in instrumentation usage and repair with the field service engineers. --Team Leadership: Developed documentation plan detailing project scope, milestones and deadlines. I recruited and lead subject matter experts as an interdisciplinary team. --Coordinated review cycles and project milestones with chemists, software and hardware engineers, editors, quality assurance testers, customer service representatives, and paralegals.

--Environmental: Produced reports detailing persistence of pharmaceuticals after exposure to sunlight, water, and soil, bio-concentration levels in fish, and pharmacokinetic studies. --Analytical: Reviewed multi-volume laboratory data books and conferred with scientists to organize tables summarizing the data and graphs illustrating trends.

Manufacturer of additives for paint and adhesive industries.--Quality Control: Using titrations, physical tests, wet chemistry, and quantitative infrared spectrometry assays, analyzed raw materials, and finished product. Notified production and management of out-of-spec results. Coordinated and evaluated potential corrective measures. --Research: Identified sources of research materials and obtained samples. Synthesized products and wrote reports detailing synthesis techniques and observations. Evaluated and chronicled new product performance. Assisted manufacturing with scale-up of successful products. --Laboratory Management: Maintained MSDS Library and related health and safety files on all materials used in the laboratory, also copied to the local fire department. --Metrology: Identified issues and after troubleshooting the system, determined course of action. If appropriate, sourced, ordered, installed, and calibrated new equipment. Scheduled repairs and maintenance of the spectrometer and laboratory balances. Insured reliability of QC equipment to prevent shipment delays.