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Imperial, PA

During my time within Carpenter Additives, I display my technical skills to organize, prioritize, and effectively manage laboratory scheduling to ensure QA/QC analysis execute as per ASTM methods and standards. I keep abreast and update logs and records on chemical and physical testing equipment by timely receiving reports from customers. Furthermore, I.

Clairton, PA

In this role as Head Analyst, I used my leadership and management expertise to supervise, motivate, and inspire 26 laboratory team members which employed chromatography, spectroscopy and spectrophotometry techniques.In addition, I methodically examined and analyzed wastewater for EPA regulated materials, as well as succeeded in designing new methods for.

Swissvale, PA

Contracted to update and bring environmental laboratory into DEP and EPA compliance for asbestos and lead testing.-Rewrote laboratory manual, streamlining a 621 page laboratory manual to a 120 page document.-Removed several dozen redundant and contradictory procedures and policies.-Full approval from Pennsylvania DEP for content and structure of Laboratory.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Electrolyte formulation design & development for high amperage (>500 A), and/or high nickel content NMC cathode cell chemistry to achieve long cycle/ calendar life.
• Electrolyte formulation design & development for Si/C, SiO/C high capacity anode cell chemistry to achieve long cycle/ calendar life.
• Electrolyte formulation design & developing to improve safety performance, including overcharge, nail penetration for high energy density lithium-ion batteries.
• Conduct benchmark studies of electrolytes, additives, lithium salts, and provide technical assessment of their potential application.
• Investigate promising electrolyte formulas and identify technical benefits and bottlenecks to further optimize electrolyte formulations.

Pittsburgh, PA. Mexico City, Mexico, Nashville TN.

• Research into sound absorbing polyurethane foams, rigid and flexible.
• Research on other polyurethane systems, including a simulated vinyl polyurethane for dashboards of vehicles.
• Immediate technical services rendered for Bayer customers that had problems with Bayer systems.
• Quality testing and analysis of polyurethane blends, as well formulation of new blends based on customer requirements.
• Chemical analysis of polyurethane and isocyanate blends to ensure quality of final formulations.
• Physical testing and inspection of final products to ensure compliance with customer demands.

Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area

Supported 3rd Armored division in the field using digital mobile subscriber systems.- Was in the first line unit to receive new communications gear, which was later adopted as cellular technology by the civilian sector.- Performed duties during the Cold War, as well as maintaining force security in Germany during Desert Storm.- Honorably Discharged.