Matthew Lawson Email & Phone Number

Rolla, Mo

Thermal and chemical characterization of new semiconductor materials at all phases--from concept to market.Regular use and troubleshooting of chromatography and thermal instrumentation, including: HPLC, GPC, DMA, TMA, rheology, TGA, DSC, and Brookfield viscosity.Routine thermal and chemical analysis of R&D products. Characterizing materials from raw to finished using previously described techniques for both characterization and troubleshooting. Development of new test methods for DMA, TMA, rheology, HPLC, and GPC to better characterize new materials for the market. Implemented MALS and viscometry detection on GPC for improved polymer characterization and implemented semi-preparative GPC.

Grandview, Mo

Wet bench and instrumental testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products; Ensure food and occupational safety; Verify HACCP points in production; Perform process control experiments (varying catalyst charges and statistical control of glycerol esterification reactions); Use of CITECT automation software for quality assurance and process control; Coordinate with R&D, QC manager, process control staff, and production staff and supervisors.

Point Lookout, Mo

Assisted undergraduates with exercises, maintained a safe and clean laboratory, prepared reagents for laboratory exercises, and worked on undergraduate research with protein self-interaction; non-routine work included troubleshooting and repair of HPLC and GC instrumentation. Assisted students with UV/visible spectrophotometer, bomb calorimeter, and IR spectrometer.

Point Lookout, Mo

Primarily responsible for maintenance of turf, specifically lawn care and brush removal.