Senior Research & Development Scientist
Montvale Technical Center, Nj
Visited mills, attended plant trials to assess wipes material stability. Visited substrate material plants & vendors to identify opportunities for wipe disinfection improvement. Mitigated plant issues for products pre-launch and post-launch. Supervised and mentored 3 full time chemists and 2 temporary employees. Wrote Mid-Year, Year End Performance Reviews and Career Development Plans. Proactively led team meetings with quality, plants, and regulatory to quickly resolve manufacturer related issues. Defended with legal team against competitor claim challenges at NAD. Lobbied for business interests at ASTM. Led technical team to launch various product formats: Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, Lysol Trigger Cleaner,, Glass Plus Trigger, Old English Aerosol, Brasso Metal Polish, Clean & Smooth Hand Soap, etc