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Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States

Developed, prepared and tested proficiency testing/ quality control samples following protocol and safetyrules provided by the Nelac Institute. Ensured all materials needed to run the laboratory were obtained.Provided technical support to emphasize a safe and controlled environment. Helped local college, OhioValley University, with mentoring prospective students by providing a comprehensive day in the lifeexperience.

Parkersburg, West Virginia Area

Supported R&D principal investigator / chemist with method development and improvement. Prepared samples for shipment (in and out of country). Followed protocol and safety rules during experiments. Prepared proper paperwork for R&D experimental runs on extruder and obtained / ordered all materials needed for run.• Tested product-samples using different techniques and methods and analyzed and recorded results, ensuring specific material was in product.• Initiated Six Sigma project, reducing amount of variability in Research department injection molding machines for particular product. Improved testing accuracy by developing gage R&R experiment that identified variability of 5 different molding machines and working one-on-one with numerous employees to ensure machines functioned correctly and within product specifications.

Parkersburg, West Virginia Area

Assist R&D principal investigator/chemist in all types of lab workMonitor Parr vessels o Maintain pressure and temperature o Upkeep of compressed gas tanks (CO2 and Ar)Prepare samples for shipment (in and out of the country)Prepare samples for test submissionPerform test on product-sample, analyze and record results o Moisture Analyzer o Melt ViscosityMake compound blendsMonitor chemical processes and test product-sample o Chemical Processes  Coagulation of fine powder (PTFE)  Maintain sensitive data  Distillation (PFBE)General Product-Sample Test  pH  Melt Creep Viscosity  Standard Specific Gravity  Raw Dispersion Particle Size  Powder Particle Size (Camsizer)  Percent Solids  Extrusion Pressure (Rheometers)  Bulk densitySet up lab equipment and prepare solutions for laboratory useAnalyze and record test results into a laboratory spreadsheet via ExcelDeftly maintain testing equipment in suitable working orderAssist other laboratory techniciansFollow protocol and safety rules during experiments (wearing correct PPE)Clean tables and collect supplies before after experiments