• Develop new formulations and modify current formulations to meet customer requirements, including color specifications, adhesion and abrasion resistance.• Develop and implement quality control protocols for production batches, including color control of pigment dispersions and quality of finished goods.• Conduct experiments to validate raw material changes within formulations

• Develop new formulations and modify current formulations to meet customer requirements, including VOC requirements, corrosion resistance, color specifications, and abrasion resistance.• Develop compatible pigment dispersions and corrosion resistance packages for new coating formulations and existing formulations.• Support multiple technical sales and service personnel to improve application of direct to metal coating formulations.• Develop and implement quality control protocols for production batches, including color control of pigment dispersions, corrosion resistance packages, and finished goods.• Perform full specification testing as specified by the customer, including salt spray evaluation, humidity testing, abrasion resistance, and physical properties evaluation.

• Develop and oversee production samples of waterborne topcoats for customer evaluation.• Attended customer trials and implemented formulation improvements based on feedback.• Perform quality control protocols for production batches.• Design experiments to improve chemical and abrasion resistance of automotive seating and soft trim coatings according to requirements put forth by the OEM and customer.• Coat and analyze automotive interior seating and soft trim samples for physical and appearance testing according to requirements put forth by the OEM and customer.• Work as part of a team with chemists to ensure consistent and reliable evaluation of experiments while developing new waterborne denim resistant and thermoformable coating technologies.

• Evaluate quality control data for production batches, applying adjustment for formulations as needed• Conduct experiments to validate raw material changes within formulations• Work as part of a team with quality control to improve incoming raw material testing• Work with fellow chemists as needed to balance project deadlines within the group

• Oversee production preparation of samples of coating for customer trials• Apply coating with high repeatability and reliability of film build and gloss reading for OEM testing• Prepare color matched samples for customer trials

• Prepare and mix samples of electrocoat for R&D evaluation.• Prepare and mix samples of pigment dispersion for R&D evaluation.• Coat and analyze e-coat panels for physical and appearance testing according to requirements put forth by the chemist.• Work as part of a team with chemists and other laboratory technicians to ensure consistent and reliable evaluation of experiments while developing new e-coat technologies.• Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.

• Prepare and mix samples of waterborne and solvent borne paint, primer, and clear coat.• Prepare and analyze panels for physical and appearance testing in accordance with customer specifications.• Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.• Meet with clients as needed to troubleshoot and resolve customer issues as needed.

• Created lesson plans for aiding undergraduate comprehension and increasing interest in basic chemistry.• Graded with high accuracy and efficiency.

• Entered samples into computer system with high accuracy and efficiency.• Point person for high profile client providing after-hours support. Cross-trained to ensure prompt response to any requests.• Provided additional laboratory coverage as needed, including ELISA, fluorescence, and HPLC assays.

• Restored functionality to laboratory through cleaning ultra-low freezers and making competent cell stock after power disruption.• Cleaned and autoclaved all laboratory equipment, organized to provide optimal use when lab reopened.

• Prepared laboratory activities for all classes including protein separations, molecular biology, and laboratory skills for a regulated workplace.• Calibrated lab equipment, including pH meters and pipettes.

• Maintained safe work environment in BSL-3 virology laboratory.• Inoculated and extracted virus samples from eggs for PCR analysis