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Quality Control Assurance

Location:
La Grange, KY
Salary:
negotiable
Posted:
February 26, 2014

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Keith E Shake

**** **** **** ****, **********, KY 40245 Phone: 502-***-**** Email:

accu8f@r.postjobfree.com

[pic]OBJECTIVE

To obtain upper level position that utilizes my knowledge of scientific

processes gained from 30+ years in various lab settings.

[pic]EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, in Chemistry 1977

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

QA/QC Chemist 2001-2013

Clean Harbor Corporation/ Safety-Kleen Corporation, Smithfield, KY

. Ensured Hazardous Waste testing compliance to standards and

specifications.

. Compiled and analyzed data.

. Utilized a variety of test equipment.

. Set up laboratory tests and experiments.

. Review and update MSDS

. Assist environmental personnel (i.e. air emissions data. ground water

permits, etc.)

. Interpreted chemical data.

. Maintained laboratory equipment.

. Ordered chemicals and equipment.

. Performed various waste water analyses(i.e. COD, TOX, TOC )

. Maintained accurate and complete documentation.

. Used various software tools for testing equipment.

. Maintained and reviewed laboratory logbooks.

. Conducted all laboratory personnel training.

. Reviewed various Hazardous Waste Profiles, RCRA requirements

. Reviewed EPA coding

. Reviewed chemical constituents for health and safety.

Operations Manager 1996-2001

Safety-Kleen Corporation, Smithfield, KY

. Directed operations of hazardous waste processing equipment.

(Shredders, ADDS)

. Managed recycling of solvents(fractionating

columns,condensers,dryers,water treatment)

. Managed staff schedules and work assignments.

. Conducted staff performance evaluations.

. Engaged in staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training,

evaluation and discipline.

. Interacted directly and productively with customers.

. Primary aim of the company is processing Hazardous waste.

. Interacted with State and Federal EPA in following Part B permit

requirements.

Lab Manager 1983-1996

Safety-Kleen Corporation, Smithfield, KY

. Managed a staff of Chemists and Lab Technicians.

. Directed quality assurance programs for the laboratory.

. Developed quality control policies.

. Created testing procedures and testing criteria.

. Defined inspection criteria, inspection procedures, and quality

standards and sampling criteria.

. Directed all product testing activities. Analyzed results of quality

control tests.

. Directed the tracking of quality control data of test results.

. Interpreted test results for production management and staff.

. Conveyed quality control information to relevant departments, outside

vendors and regulatory agencies.

. Conferred with marketing and sales departments to define client

requirements and expectations.

. Documented testing procedures, methodologies and criteria.

. Resolved quality issues by meeting with company personnel.

Plant Chemist

PepsiCo, Louisville, KY

1981-1983

. A concentrated beverage facility - Conducted chemical experiments.

. Directed and supervised lower-level staff. Monitored product quality.

. Ensured product compliance to standards and specifications.

. Compiled and analyzed data. Utilized a variety of test equipment.

. Analyzed compounds.

. Interpreted chemical data.

. Maintained laboratory equipment.

. Performed chemical analyses.

. Maintained accurate and complete documentation.

. Worked effectively in a team environment.

Environmental Chemist

1977-1981

Environmental Testing Technician

1974-1977

B.F. Goodrich, Louisville, KY

. Environmental testing in a PVC resin and elastomers facility

. Hands-on monitoring of monomer levels of Butadiene, ACN, Styrene, and

Vinyl Chloride

[pic]SKILLS:

24 hr Hazwoper Training

. Proficient in testing and use of various lab instruments (i.e. KF, GC,

GC/MS, LC,HPLC, IC, ICP, Microwave Digestion, Calorimeters, automated

Titrators, pH meters, flashpoint instr.)

. Knowledgeable in environmental requirements and handling of hazardous

waste in a Part B permitted facility



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