• Specialty chemical research, development and marketing projects• Technical writing, editing and analysis

• Specialty chemical research, development and marketing projects• Technical writing, editing and analysis

• Patentable dispersions of fluoropolymer particles, lab, pilot and production batches• New formulations, blending, milling, and tests for lubes, greases, and oilfield fluids• Resolved customer complaints and QC issues for particulate products, powders • Presentations, publications and customer service to promote specialty chemical sales

• SWOTs and business development proposals for analytical instruments• Three user manuals for instruments and training materials for sales staff• Technical service, sample analysis and root cause failure analysis of lubricants

• Formulated SuperClean hydraulic fluids and gear oils for industrial and mining equipment and contributed to new manufacturing, packaging, sampling, and quality control procedures • Increased lubricant manufacturing throughput by identifying raw material defects, developing more efficient QC tests and workflows, writing new SOPs, and training QC staff• Contributed to technical service and sales by completing lab studies of food grade and biodegradable fluids and greases, statistical analyses of gear wear, and measurements of effects of oil cleanliness and contaminants on energy efficiency of motors, bearing wear, and tribology• Added value by developing relationships with distributors in the EU and Pacific-rim, collaborating on shared projects, and providing clear, concise publications and presentations• Produced formulation, tribology, and QC studies of lubricants for industrial and mining projects

Technical Polymers Division, King of Prussia, PA• Delivered novel fluoropolymer binders for aviation paints, coatings formulations, results from mechanical, accelerated weathering and exterior exposure tests, and stage-gate packages • Generated market analysis of aviation paints, analytic model of manufacturing expenses for polymers and paints, and break-points for manufacturing scenarios • Invented patentable specialty chemicals and measured their effects on industrial maintenance paint performance including corrosion protection, resistance to blistering, and rheology • Increased R&D lab efficiency 16-fold by developing a new formulation database• Supervised a graduate student who completed lab studies of paint formulation and testing Metals & Aviation Division, Cornwells Heights, PA • Increased sales of aviation chemicals, industrial cleaners, metalworking fluids and lubricants by eliminating corrosion issues with custom electrochemical tests and product reformulations• Developed formulations and completed military, OEM and ASTM specification testing • Produced clear, concise technical reports and slides that sales force presented to customers