• Head of solid and liquid state materials research initiative for product development.• Implemented and streamlined quality control procedures for new product development involving lean and additive manufacturing.• Led material procurement and validation for 3D printer production resulting in $15,000 savings per 3D printer manufactured.• Reduced suppler reliance by 27% through internal part optimization to allow for in-house fabrication. • Performed root cause analysis for product quality and recommended corrective and preventive action (CAPA).• Created and implemented SOP’s and supplier validation tests for raw material verification and long term supplier tracking.

• Served as subject matter expert for the navy’s toxicological studies on matters related to analytical chemistry. • Performed analysis and characterization of chemicals for toxicology studies using ICP-MS, FT-IR, and GCMS.• Consulted with DARPA on matters related to American semiconductor manufacturing limitations.• Designed and implemented project cost calculators for principal investigators resulting in a time reduction of 700% for laboratory cost estimates.

• Operated forklift on manufacturing floor in high traffic environment ensuring machinery downtime was kept at minimum.• Trained warehouse employees on proper forklift care, maintenance, operation, and logging procedures.• Performed quality control checks on final products leaving facility.• Documented and ordered bulk quantities of raw materials needed for manufacturing (inks, adhesive, paper rolls, and pallets).•Maintained clean manufacturing floor including weekly cleaning of manufacturing equipment, forklifts, baler, and shipping trailers.

• Ensured quality by performing product testing on finished and in-process samples using ASTM and company specific testing.• Created and modified SOP’s for product testing resulting in a 15% time reduction over previous methods.• Authored, reviewed, and approved SOP, work instructions, and forms.• Maintained detailed documentation for EPA regulations.

• Operated forklift on manufacturing floor in high traffic environment ensuring machinery downtime was kept at minimum.• Trained warehouse employees on proper forklift care, maintenance, operation, and logging procedures.• Performed quality control checks on final products leaving facility.• Documented and ordered bulk quantities of raw materials needed for manufacturing (inks, adhesive, paper rolls, and pallets).•Maintained clean manufacturing floor including weekly cleaning of manufacturing equipment, forklifts, baler, and shipping trailers.

• Awarded research grant to for the development of a new synthetic route for ⍺,β-usaturated allyl amines.• Led research project focusing on the synthesis of pharmaceutical precursors for anti-fungal medication.• Mentored and trained undergraduates and graduate students on analytical instrumentation such as NMR, FTIR, and UV-Vis.