Lab & Compounding Supervisor/Plant Chemist 10/2022 – 04/2024Pioneer Balloon CompanyISO 9001 regulated manufacturing plant.• Enhance plant efficiency by optimizing chemical processes and implementing innovative solutions.• Develop new testing methods for raw materials, increasing accuracy and streamlining the production process.• Assist in scale-up projects, transitioning laboratory findings into full-scale manufacturing operations successfully.• Provide technical support… Show more Lab & Compounding Supervisor/Plant Chemist 10/2022 – 04/2024Pioneer Balloon CompanyISO 9001 regulated manufacturing plant.• Enhance plant efficiency by optimizing chemical processes and implementing innovative solutions.• Develop new testing methods for raw materials, increasing accuracy and streamlining the production process.• Assist in scale-up projects, transitioning laboratory findings into full-scale manufacturing operations successfully.• Provide technical support to plant personnel, troubleshooting issues related to chemical processes and equipment malfunctions.• Maintain accurate records of all test results, ensuring data integrity for future reference and decision-making purposes.• Oversee all Latex, coagulant, coating, surface-liquid interaction and pigment Chemistry by establishing, maintaining and revising formulations for latex manufacturing on a daily basis. • technicians and Chemists receive the necessary training to effectively and safely perform their job functions. In charge of yearly Employee evaluations.• Supervise the execution of production trials, making sure product was made in the way designed and it was delivered to production as needed. • Work with vendors to maintain quality of incoming raw material.• Monitor and maintain inventory of chemicals, supplies and consumables.• Keep records and keep track that all laboratory equipment is within calibration according ISO standards.• Assist with Root cause analysis for process improvement. Show less

Pioneer Balloon Company ISO 9001 regulated manufacturing plant.• Worked with production to analyze and solve production problems that needed technical support to be solved. • Analyzed test results and make adjustments to line processes to maximize output and quality.• Analyzed incoming latex and raw materials to make adjustments to the vulcanization process to deliver consistent material to production.• Solved or prevented problems that arise during production.• Trained… Show more Pioneer Balloon Company ISO 9001 regulated manufacturing plant.• Worked with production to analyze and solve production problems that needed technical support to be solved. • Analyzed test results and make adjustments to line processes to maximize output and quality.• Analyzed incoming latex and raw materials to make adjustments to the vulcanization process to deliver consistent material to production.• Solved or prevented problems that arise during production.• Trained laboratory technicians' personnel as needed.• Color check with UV spectrophotometry of incoming pigments and blends.• Designed and performed experiments new product development and process improvement.• Standardized new methods in the laboratory.• Developed Color database to be able to analyze and approve incoming pigment and colors produced and blended daily to be used by production. Show less

• Monitor pH of the dough made in the different production lines• Monitor the pH, humidity and weight of the finished product• Monitor the weights of the tortillas before and after being cooked in each production line• Verify values of mixing speed, amount of preservative, temperature in the mixers for each mass produced• Verify the ingredients used in the preparation of the dough• Check the product changes in each line• Verify that the packages and tortillas met the… Show more • Monitor pH of the dough made in the different production lines• Monitor the pH, humidity and weight of the finished product• Monitor the weights of the tortillas before and after being cooked in each production line• Verify values of mixing speed, amount of preservative, temperature in the mixers for each mass produced• Verify the ingredients used in the preparation of the dough• Check the product changes in each line• Verify that the packages and tortillas met the production standards• Verify the sanitation of the machines involved in making tortillas after cleaning. Show less

• Preparation of teaching practices• Assistance and tutorials for students• Training for thesis students and interns• Preparation of research projects• Carry out inventories of laboratory supplies and equipment• Care and maintenance of laboratory equipment• Tutoring of degree thesis.