Gerard Gomes Email & Phone Number

Woburn,Mass

KemLab performs R&D with an emphasis on developing photoresists and other specialty formulations for the electronics industry and also provides technical support to an affiliated company in China, KemPur. For further information see www.kemlab.com

Lexington, Mass

Resin matrix optimization for Quantum Dot type formulations involving the use of schlenk line techniques. Also involved with the setting of chemical specifications and analytical testing such as Karl Fischer Coulometric moisture analysis for various matrix components,

Lowell, Mass

Formualion work aimed at improving the photolytic stability of various photoluminescent systems involving both coated product and dispersion / paint type applications. Expereinced with working with vendors to screen and select various stabilizing agents, raw materials and dyes to optimize performance for various applications.

Participated in the design and development of Polaroid's line of instant films for the consumer and professional markets. Responsibilities included product scale up and manufacturing support for new chemicals and processes as well as development of internal specifications and testing protocols.Key accomplishments/skills and experiences included:Hands on experience/knowledge of various analytical chemistry techniques along with a strong background in formulation design working in both the development and manufacturing groups New vendor chemical qualification projects as well as optimization of Polaroid photographic reagentCo-author of three Patents for Polaroid formulation and instant film product coating technology.Significant experience in product development and manufacturing/coating scale up/support work – Including working with vendors such as ICI/Dupont to help set product specifications for Polaroid.Responsibilities included pilot scale (i.e. four liter) and formulation development operationsTraining in six sigma and project work as a VRL (Variability Reduction Leader) Project management experience for Polaroid "reagent" cost savings initiatives

Responsible for providing support for research projects aimed at improving the quality of Polaroid’s instant films. Techniques and instruments employed included: GPC, HPLC, NMR and FTIR. Method development work included the molecular weight determination of photographic gelatin, the characterization of dispersing agents and the study of yellow dye image stability via HPLC. Product support work included raw material analysis and the setting of chemical specifications based on photographic performance. Specialized “defect” analysis training utilizing FTIR-Microscopy.

Analyzed, tested and characterized Betz and competitor products. Products were chiefly synthetic polyelectrolytes with applications in the waste and process water industries. Techniques employed for product characterization included: Intrinsic Viscosity, GPC, and C13 NMR. Key accomplishments included the initiation and development of LALLS (Low Angle Laser Light Scattering) as an additional method for characterizing the molecular weight of polymers.

Thermal Analysis and Inorganic Analysis groupsPerformed analyses on synthetic and natural resins, adhesives and composite materials via DSC, TGA and DTA. Additional responsibilities for trace metal analysis of various ore, catalyst and water samples requiring frequent use of an AA and DC plasma spectrophotometer. Key accomplishment: promoted from Chemical Technician to professional level Chemist

Assaying of precious metals employing atomic absorption and wet chemical methods.

Masters Of Science, Chemistry

Synthesis and characterization of novel trifluoro methyl organometallic compounds.

Education record

Chemistry

WPI – Industry Collaborative : Fundamentals of Biotech Manufacturing in a simulated cGMP environment (a hands on intensive eight week.