Perform physical analyses such as friction testing, haze, gloss, dimensional stability and metallization on various types of polymer film products.

*Extract and analyze pesticide residue samples by capillary gas chromatography using electron capture detection, nitrogen phosphorus detection and mass spec detection, as well as liquid chromatography using uv detection. Responsibilities include instrument troubleshooting and maintenance. *Perform method development for water and plant material sample applications. *Prepare reports in accordance with GLP standard requirements.

*Set up laboratory and implemented cholesterol analysis program at Wegmans Egg Farm. Collaborated in research on layer diet and egg cholesterol levels. *Expanded Wegmans Egg Farm Analytical Laboratory to include multiresidue pesticide analyses on diverse fresh produce commodities. Developed and validated analytical procedures for over forty insecticides, fungicides and herbicides by solid phase extraction, capillary gas chromatography and electron capture detection. *Assisted in… Show more *Set up laboratory and implemented cholesterol analysis program at Wegmans Egg Farm. Collaborated in research on layer diet and egg cholesterol levels. *Expanded Wegmans Egg Farm Analytical Laboratory to include multiresidue pesticide analyses on diverse fresh produce commodities. Developed and validated analytical procedures for over forty insecticides, fungicides and herbicides by solid phase extraction, capillary gas chromatography and electron capture detection. *Assisted in development of sample collection and custody protocols at produce receiving sites. Devised efficient analysis and reporting procedures, including quality control and quality assurance components. *Maintained and operated all facets of this program with Show less

*Worked as a team member in the development of new products and the improvement of existing products through formulation and processing changes, including pilot plant production and consumer evaluation. *Performed physical, chemical, instrumental and sensory analyses of raw materials and products throughout the developmental stages.