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Novi, Michigan, United States

•Continuously monitors and evaluates applicability of global laws, regulations, and standards concerning the use of chemicals in client’s product portfolio (including REACH, RoHS, Prop 65, EPR).•Conducts regular audits on automotive aftermarket parts and chemical products to identify potential noncompliant situations on a regional and global basis.•Supports product stewardship and regulatory compliance by filing applicable reports.•Secures market clearance for new products and/or… Show more •Continuously monitors and evaluates applicability of global laws, regulations, and standards concerning the use of chemicals in client’s product portfolio (including REACH, RoHS, Prop 65, EPR).•Conducts regular audits on automotive aftermarket parts and chemical products to identify potential noncompliant situations on a regional and global basis.•Supports product stewardship and regulatory compliance by filing applicable reports.•Secures market clearance for new products and/or changes to existing products. •Project Management / Collaboration with cross functional groups including global teams in all regions (North America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, APAC, LATAM).•Performs audits on client’s SDS database to ensure safety documents are present and up to date with necessary information for hazardous materials. Show less

Detroit, Michigan, United States

•Managed several duties with efficiency while meeting various deadlines.•Self directed the designed and execution of various research experiments with the goal of new product development.•Collected, organized, and presented analytical data for monitoring and improving chemical operations.•Performed chemical analysis (ICP and Ion Chromatography) of inorganic samples to determine composition.•Utilized lab results to aid in troubleshooting for remote customers and onsite plant… Show more •Managed several duties with efficiency while meeting various deadlines.•Self directed the designed and execution of various research experiments with the goal of new product development.•Collected, organized, and presented analytical data for monitoring and improving chemical operations.•Performed chemical analysis (ICP and Ion Chromatography) of inorganic samples to determine composition.•Utilized lab results to aid in troubleshooting for remote customers and onsite plant operations. •Developed analytical methods and prepared standard operating procedures for laboratory use. Show less

Detroit

•Conduct a variety of quantitative and qualitative analyses on waste water and treatment chemicals in order to meet regulatory and process control monitoring requirements.•Collect field samples and perform chemical and physical analyses that include instrument operation, calibration, maintenance checks and quality assurance/quality control.•Utilize Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for the record keeping and reporting of laboratory data, regulatory reporting, monthly… Show more •Conduct a variety of quantitative and qualitative analyses on waste water and treatment chemicals in order to meet regulatory and process control monitoring requirements.•Collect field samples and perform chemical and physical analyses that include instrument operation, calibration, maintenance checks and quality assurance/quality control.•Utilize Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for the record keeping and reporting of laboratory data, regulatory reporting, monthly operations reports, plant meetings, etc.•Maintain a safe work environment and observe standard operating procedures (SOP). Show less

Michigan State University

•Presided over all general student meetings and facilitated executive board meetings.•Coordinated fundraising efforts with the treasurer and oversaw the process of event planning.•Prepared and filed all official paperwork while maintaining contact with the faculty adviser. •Represented the organization to the university.•Supervised meetings in the absence of the president and assisted with the oversight of the organization including fundraising, event planning… Show more •Presided over all general student meetings and facilitated executive board meetings.•Coordinated fundraising efforts with the treasurer and oversaw the process of event planning.•Prepared and filed all official paperwork while maintaining contact with the faculty adviser. •Represented the organization to the university.•Supervised meetings in the absence of the president and assisted with the oversight of the organization including fundraising, event planning, etc.•Managed important paper work such as the club roster and member information.•Encouraged teamwork and collaboration among members. Show less

Michigan State University

•Supervised meetings in the absence of the president and assisted with the oversight of the organization including fundraising, event planning, etc.•Managed important paper work such as the club roster and member information.•Encouraged teamwork and collaboration among members.

East Lansing, Michigan

MSU Department of Chemistry, Dr. Robert Maleczka•Worked independently and contributed to the research team as a whole.•Performed organic synthesis reactions, column chromatography, and thin layer chromatography to investigate new routes to synthesize allied phenylethynlys.•Optimized synthesis reaction from 81% to 98% yield. •Performed NMR and ICP-AES tests then analyzed results to confirm the identity of product materials and trace impurities.•Utilized search databases such… Show more MSU Department of Chemistry, Dr. Robert Maleczka•Worked independently and contributed to the research team as a whole.•Performed organic synthesis reactions, column chromatography, and thin layer chromatography to investigate new routes to synthesize allied phenylethynlys.•Optimized synthesis reaction from 81% to 98% yield. •Performed NMR and ICP-AES tests then analyzed results to confirm the identity of product materials and trace impurities.•Utilized search databases such as Scifinder and Reaxys to identify existing scientific papers and reactions to use as references for ongoing organic synthesis research.•Presented chalk talks at weekly group meetings to explain the details of the research project.•Maintained a detailed lab notebook and used Excel to analyze, organize, and report data. Show less

East Lansing, Mi

•Participated in a 10-week program for students interested in graduate study.•Attended a statistics course: Learned to use R Studio programming, performed a statistical study, and presented my findings via PowerPoint presentation.•Performed organic synthesis reactions in order to improve the synthesis of allied phenylethynyls.•Explained research to a multidisciplinary audience via chalk talks in addition to creating and presenting a research poster at Mid-Michigan Symposium for… Show more •Participated in a 10-week program for students interested in graduate study.•Attended a statistics course: Learned to use R Studio programming, performed a statistical study, and presented my findings via PowerPoint presentation.•Performed organic synthesis reactions in order to improve the synthesis of allied phenylethynyls.•Explained research to a multidisciplinary audience via chalk talks in addition to creating and presenting a research poster at Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE). Show less

East Lansing, Mi

MSU Department of Chemistry, Dr. Greg Swain•Analyzed atomic-force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images to investigate the interfacial layer between boron-doped diamond films and platinum surfaces.•Performed raman spectroscopy and analyzed corresponding data using Excel.•Prepared a research poster and presented to various MSU faculty members.