● Conducted research and experimentation on sustainable materials suitable for food-grade products, including paper, molded fiber, and bioplastics● Optimized polystyrene polymerization and impregnation processes● Developed and streamlined safety procedures across multiple plants in compliance with GMP● Proficiently operated extrusion, thermoforming, and injection molding equipment● Utilized analytical lab tools such as GPC and optical microscopes● Collaborated cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and minimize production waste on polypropylene products● Assisted in the development of internal lab and in-line tests for molded fiber and OPS products● Performed sustainability tests in accordance with ISO standards on paper, molded fiber, and bioplastic materials

● Developed and tested two-component adhesives using various chemicals and ratios to maximize the performance of the adhesive● Conducted research that resulted in lower initial material costs and improvement of material performance● Used ISO and internal protocols in conjunction with various laboratory equipment for testing products

● Modified robotic path work and fluid parameters for continuous improvement of current products● Assisted in a process to cut the statin steel grey color paint process time by 50%● Operated paint process and application equipment● Performed quality checks on painted exterior automotive parts