•Use cGMP like protocols to ensure high quality products are produced, while minimizing contamination and documenting all actions for correcting out of spec products. •Helped update the Lab manual to keep it up to date according to current SOPs and laboratory standards. •Helped put a new ICP into service to increase lab efficiency by reducing testing time.•Training of new hire Lab techs •Adjusting formulations and blends, based on the results from analysis to meet SAE, API, Federal and State standards.•Use of ICP to analyze metal concentrations and help adjust concentrations as needed.•Analysis of raw materials such as metal additive packages(surfactants) viscosity modifiers, and base oils to verify CoA results and quality. •Assist other Analyst with complex problems that arise so the best solution and course of action can be implemented.• Use of Xray, FTIR, colorimeter, ISL viscosity tubes, ICP, Brookfield, NOACK volatility, pour point analyzers, and CCS analyzers to analyze samples and basic maintenance on all equipment.•Data entry of analyzed and interpreted results into vLims, SAP, and multiple spreadsheets depending on sample type.•Use of SAP for stock tracking. This includes entry of blends, consuming raw materials, or input of received stocks of raw materials within the plant system. •Ship, track and monitor results of samples that are shipped for external testing.•Enumerations, formula additions and recipe editing in SMB batch control system.•Assist in waste reduction and rework projects within the plant to minimize both waste and product loss during production.

•Biophysical study of a protein (UNC45B) chaperone and mutations.•Use of databases to compile reference journals to design experiments and assist in data interpretation.•Experimental Design•Manually record and duplicate all data, analysis, and reports on different media. IE: lab journal, shared drive, and online.•Responsible for maintaining the entire lab; equipment, safety equipment, and Lab supplies.•Use Circular Dichroism to analyze the secondary structure change of protein under thermal stress.•Analyze fluorescence of fluorophores bound within protein to analyze thermally induced structural changes within chaperone and selected mutations.•ATPase assay used to determine ATP activity of different structural domains for UNC-45B chaperon.•Dynamic Light scattering of Chaperon Wild Type and Mutants interaction with myosin. •Atomic Force Microscopy of Wild type chaperone to determine the amount of internal force holding the protein in structural form.•Use K2D3 to predict secondary structure of proteins and mutated proteins.•Light HPLC usage.•Wet chemistry such as dealing proteins, dilutions, and preparation of samples for testing.

•Prepare, run, and analyze plant samples on the GC to assure quality of plant products during different stages of the production process.•Analysis of Wastewater using TOC, AA, and GC to monitor wastewater purification process before plant discharge into the Bayou, or to monitor plant run off during heavy rain.•Use various wet chemistry methods to determine iron levels, chlorine levels or pH of samples.•Use Karl Fischer titrations to determine the amount of moisture in the produced products.•Run standards on all equipment daily to ensure that the analytical equipment was functioning properly and accurately.•Collect, and record EPA water samples, and data as required.•Attended in-depth training for GC at Custom solutions to better understand and maintain the GCs within the laboratory. •Assisted in putting a new CG into service to decrease testing times for samples. •Maintenance and care of all lab equipment.•Collection of and testing of water samples levels throughout the plant for EPA monitoring.

Run and monitor various types of batch reactions at a batch chemical plant. Offloaded and loaded raw materials and finished goods. •Used my knowledge of Chemistry to help me learn new processes quickly, which helped when no experienced person was available to run a unit.•Maintain detailed and accurate documentation and data logs on the reactions.•Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on the unit, in order to continue production of chemical products.

Intern who learned and helped out with needs in Labor and Delivery. • Monitored inventory needs accurately, in order to maintain inventory of medical supplies and linens in both the operating rooms and regular patient rooms.• Assemble delivery tables using proper sterile technique.• Data entry of patient lab orders and invoices.• Transported, logged, labeled, and stored biological specimens, such as placentas or urine samples, to the pathology lab.• Acquired and charted patient’s vitals.• Assist in the Operating Room during deliveries.• Insured patient care and ensured their comfort and well-being under the supervision of nurses and doctors.