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Cleveland, Oh, Us

• Lead customer focused projects while corresponding with colleagues and customers both domestically and internationally. Write reports and give presentations both internally and externally. • Develop methodology for and conduct multiple types of GC-MS analysis (SIM, MRM, SPME, Headspace, Pyrolysis) to characterize polymers, additives, flavorings, lubes, solvents and resins.• Conduct competitive chemical analysis utilizing multiple analytical techniques to assess market vulnerabilities and patent infringements. • Write detailed reports and test methods for internal, customer and FDA submission. Review technician and chemist reports for clarity and accuracy.• Identify new testing capabilities for sample outsourcing and capital investment.• Responsible for the professional development of two direct reports (Goal setting, professional review). Mentor new scientist and technicians. • Conduct safety inspections, write and review SOPs, JSAs and MOCs.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

• Responsible for the Analytical, Physical and Thermal laboratories within the technology center and the testing conducted within. • Perform and document preventative maintenance via control charting, part replacement, maintaining service contracts and order supplies.• Work with plant quality control teams leading Gauge R&Rs, new instrument and method implementation, trouble shooting production problems and identifying contaminates in raw materials and finished product.• Certified as a hazardous material shipper (DOT, IATA/ICAO) in order to facilitate the shipment of analytical samples both domestically and internationally and have set up training for technical service representatives, technicians and other plant employees.• Oversee, maintain, and generate expert quality data from multiple pieces of instrumentation: Gas Chromatography (GC), GCMS, Liquid chromatography (HPLC), Size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC), microscopy, Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV spectroscopy, particle sizing, microwave digestion, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Instron tensile and flex analysis, pneumatic impact analysis, Rockwell and Knoop hardness, color and gloss analysis, heat deflection temperature (HDT), cushion and drop testing.

• Deveolped methodology for characterizing polymers with nanoparticle additives. • Worked in a team environment with marketers, group leaders, senior scientists and technicians to achieve company goals and to move products towards production.• Established collaborations with individuals in academia, industry and at national labs.• Utilized multiple pieces of instrumentation to generate data, write reports, conduct project work. Techniques used include electron microscopy (TEM and SEM) and Atomic force microscopy (AFM), multiple forms of spectroscopy (FTIR, UV, fluorescence), chromatography (LC, GPC, GC, capillary electrophoresis), mass spectrometry (GCMS, LCMS, ICP), gas permeation (N2, O2), thermal testing (TGA, DMA, DSC), carbon and water analysis (Leco), and physical analysis (Instron).

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Master'S Degree, Analytical Chemistry

Bachelor’S Of Science In Chemistry