Principle Analytical Instrumentation Specialist
Perrysburg, Oh
• Manage Laboratory Equipment, including calibration schedules and preventative maintenance visits• Expert Usero Main operator of Analytical Equipment such as SEM, EDX, TGA, XRF, XPS, AFM, UV-Vis, FTIR, and con-focal optical microscopeo Develop standard operating procedures and safety requirements for each o Compile monthly metrics for use of laboratory equipment and testing•Identified need to track incoming lab work. Implemented system using Lean Six Sigma Green Belt principles to log and prioritize orders, enter completion time, and provide monthly metrics regarding lab equipment and personnel to senior management. Independently responsible for multiple projects simultaneously, with varying priorities. •Helped manufacturing plant by working with a multi-disciplinary team including scientists, engineers, and production workers to solve contamination problems, thereby preventing quality issues and millions of dollars in related expenditures. • Maintenance and Calibrationo Keep equipment runningo Perform calibrations and maintenance when required, and document all services in ICMS database• Continued Instrumentation Educationo Bring in vendors to demonstrate new products; present these results to scientists and engineers.• Lab Safety Committee• Lead monthly safety inspection of all R&D Laboratory areas• Lead monthly lab safety meeting, and review inspection resultso Create a list of action items that need resolution and assign tasks, follow up to make sure tasks are completed•Waste management program leader: Led waste removal program,: following OSHA, DOT, and RCRA regulations. • Radiation safety officer: Prepared for regulatory state audits, coordinated training, performed safety inspections, and monitored dosimeter.• Financial acumen: In charge of business credit card; balance budgetTraining:HazWopEROSHA 30 hourFirst aid/CPRLean Six Sigma Green BeltRCRA/DOT
