Researcher & Project LeaderDirect planning and execution of various critical research projects, including development of natural gas certified reference materials (CRM natural gas). Conduct accurate analyses of gas compositions to determine the quality of natural gas and calorific value. Gather and evaluate key data. Address and resolve issues. Manage practical effectuation of preparation of natural gas reference materials and all verification analysis, allocating key functions to other personnel as needed. Provide support for cross-functional colleagues on research projects and issue resolution.Selected Achievements:• Reduced overall costs of consumables by 10% and reduced equipment downtime 25% by coordinating training and best practices to optimize utilization by laboratory personnel.• Consistently implemented opportunities for process and project improvement, including reengineering and enhancing multiple technical processes for faster and more reliable analysis results.• Delivered significant improvements to the analytical results of natural gas measurements, as well as accomplishing excellent results on the EURAMET QM-S9 / 1212 international key natural gas comparison.• Identified and pursued opportunities for short-term collaborations between the institute and various industry partners.• Created key measurement methods and drove equipment installation for a major project to improve methods for determination and quantification of impurities at low concentrations of pure gases.

Analyses of impurities in pure gases for the preparation of gaseous certified reference materials.Researcher & Project LeaderDirect planning and execution of various critical research projects, including dAnalyses of impurities in pure gases for the preparation of gaseous Certified Reference Materials (CRM). Conduct accurate analyses of gas compositions to determine the quality of natural gas and calorific value. Gather and evaluate key data. Address and resolve issues. Manage practical effectuation of preparation of natural gas reference materials and all verification analysis, allocating key functions to other personnel as needed. Provide support for cross-functional colleagues on research projects and issue resolution.

All-Round MetrologistCoordinated consulting engagements centered around installation of equipment and execution of training for analysis of gravimetric gas mixtures. Attended diverse industry events as institutional representative, driving networking and business development. Provided subject matter expertise on preparation and analysis of gaseous reference materials for automotive gases, natural gas, environmental gases, biogas, and refinery gas. Facilitated ongoing research by serving as internal quality assessor, driving updates and enhancements to the internal quality system. Collaborated on execution of key comparisons. Led research into development of new gaseous reference materials.Selected Achievements:• Drove sales growth and improved market positioning by representing the company at various international symposia, exhibitions, and congresses.• Collaborated with team members to pinpoint and implement potential cost savings through enhancements to administrative and technical processes.• Oversaw development of gaseous reference materials such as oxygenated VOC, lowering concentrations of reactive gases, and creation of reference materials for trace components for purity analyses.• Took over and successfully led the trainee program in the chemistry division, providing guidance and mentorship to nurture excellence among junior team members.• Promoted from a trainee position into roles of increasing authority, in recognition of exceptional technical expertise and performance.• Gained a position as a trusted consultant for National Metrology Institutes, involved in establishing facilities for development of gaseous reference materials.