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The Woodlands, Texas, United States

• Formulate new organic, amine-based compounds for use in alternative energy coatings and electro voltaic battery applications. • Interpret amine research results to determine the next steps of product life cycle development.• Optimize processes alongside lead research engineer to treat amine products used in semiconductor production resulting in a reduction of setup and breakdown times.• Develop multiple scale-up processes used in on-site pilot reactors to be implemented in commercial reactors.• Conduct bench scale lab work on synthesizing new and current organic products for both research and customer purposes.• Contribute as part of cross-functional teams on new products development and specification generation.• Communicate technical recommendations and test results to internal and external customers to ensure deliverables and deadlines are met.• Coordinate with Marketing department to ensure colleagues provide updated information used to create global meeting presentations.• Train and onboard new chemical technicians on various processes, such as synthesis setup, chemical cleaning techniques, and processes used for improving semiconductor purity.• Maintain accurate lab notebook records and file reports for experimental work.• Engage in monthly research meetings to discuss new concepts and determine scale-up feasibility and applicability.• Communicate regularly with marketing and sales to consult on customer needs and priorities.• Maintain proper chemical documentation, labeling, and storage per Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) department requirements.

The Woodlands, Texas, United States

• Led departmental participation in the migration of research facility towards the implementation of electronic notebooks (ELN).• Conducted analytical testing on new products working under the guidance of the Principle Chemist.• Maintain accurate lab notebook records and file reports for experimental work.• Optimized tableting specifications for new catalyst shape to improve efficiency.• Ordered and maintained inventory of laboratory Personal Protective Equipment.• Oversaw the cleanliness and upkeep of cleanroom to prevent contamination.

Houston, Texas

• Performed conductivity and various analytical testing on proppants to determine commercial viability.• Oversaw set up and breakdown of equipment used for proppants conductivity tests.• Imported test result data into Excel to be reviewed by lead chemist.• Maintained the cleanliness of the lab section.• Maintained accurate lab notebook records and filed reports for experimental work.

San Antonio, Texas

• Supervised production processes on chemical batches for customer use.• Assisted in the standardization of work processes and procedures, such as sample processing and method development of Microtrac and ICP-MS.• Generated batch tickets and Certificates of Analysis for customer products.• Assisted with analytical testing of raw material, in-process, and finished batch products in a production environment.• Analyzed samples on ICP-MS to detect metal contamination.• Maintained accurate lab notebook records and filed reports for experimental work.• Maintained the cleanliness of the labs to remain in compliance with OSHA standards.• Coordinated the ordering of laboratory supplies.

Austin, Texas

• Assisted college students in laboratory• Performed both analytical and organic synthesis experiments• Prepare weekly lab materials• Organize and stock chemicals and supplies

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Chemistry