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Edison, Nj

• Maintained and supported an operational wet lab as well as a fully functional fluorescence lab.• Calibrated fluorescence spectroscopy equipment and maintained a lab notebook.• Created standard samples for final instrument qualifications by the production team.• Performed fluorescence spectroscopy analysis on samples provided by the sales group from potential customers.• Assisted the service department performing spectroscopy instrument repairs on the Nanolog, Fluorolog, and the Fluoromax-4.• Serviced Siemens water purification system.• Member of Lab Safety Team.

Eatontown, Nj

• Worked with lead scientist performing experiments using chemicals to produce hydrogen reactions employing in-house reactors. Documented the experiments and results in a lab notebook. • Assisted lead scientist in performing organic synthesis and testing of petroleum-based products.• Performed final research sample analysis using TGA, NMR and use of the glove box. • Assisted in catalyst prep; performed slurry prep.• Created SOP’s used in the lab as well as ordered lab supplies using SAP to support necessary inventory levels.• Contracted external vendors for building maintenance and obtained Township building and fire permits in the capacity of Facilities Maintenance Coordinator. Performed the duties of the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator including Hazardous Shipping.• Leader of Safety Team.

Parlin, Nj

• Performed the in-house testing of nitrocellulose, acids and smokeless powder using Nitrogen Analysis, Karl Fischer Analysis and Viscosity Analysis using SOP’s.• Member of Safety Team.

Parlin, Nj

• Used HPLC, GC and pH Meter for raw material qualifications. Safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials.• Executed QA/QC on nitrocellulose products.• Water lab testing and flashpoint analysis of samples of plant wastewater.• Performed testing which included Ethylene Oxide testing, Nitrogen Analysis, Karl Fischer Analysis and Viscosity testing on batch samples from all areas of manufacturing operations.• Member of Plant and Lab Safety Teams.• Modified SOP’s to ensure accuracy and safety.• Managed and resolved customer complaints by conducting investigations and formulating resolutions.• Worked in the manufacturing areas of the plant which produced nitrocellulose, smokeless powder and Natrosol as a Chemical Laboratory Operator.