JENNIFER R. SCHMIDT

*** ****** ***** **. ** Mary’s, OH 45885 312-***-**** acd5ad@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST

Accomplished, experienced chemist with a record of surpassing goals. Expert in the areas of: Analytical Chemistry, Stage Gate Methodology,

Process Engineering, Analytical Instrumentation (HPLC, GC, FTIR, MS, TS, DSC, SEM and CZE), Quality Control and Military

Specifications. Strong experience in the fields of quality assurance, engineering, chemical, biological and governmental affairs. Possess

excellent relationship building skills demonstrated by a track record of forming effective, working relationships with clients and suppliers.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Process Engineer, Industrial Management & Engineering Group, LLC, ST Marys OH 45885 Oct 2012 – Present

Guarantee that process standards correspond to the company’s objectives, costs, and supplies in order to meet the needs of the

customer. Set up systems, process capability measurement, time studies, and training team members in statistical process control

(SPC), in order that internal/external customer needs are met.

Contribution/Achievement:

Improved efficiency and saved manning costs by 30%

Senior Formulation Chemist, Videojet Technologies, Wood Dale IL June 2010 – April 2011

Drove development of new and higher performance solvents for waterborne and solvent based inks. Initiated and

executed research experimental designs (DOE). Lead and executed data mining of analytical data that aids research and product

development. Demonstrated expertise over a wide range of analytical techniques, methods, chemical principles and laboratory

practices.

Contribution/Achievement:

Formulated several proprietary inks for customer’s needs that are undergoing product launch.

Research and Development, Formulation Chemist American Trim, L.L.C., Lima OH 2007 - 2009

Thoroughly researched new scientific theories of chemical properties to apply in new technology. Expertly formulated proprietary

coatings for internal use and OEM customers. Successfully developed technical literature for new product development.

Accurately evaluated experimental polymers against controls using industry test protocols. Contribution/Achievement:

Formulated a proprietary coating that was undergoing patent.

Corporate Process/Chemical Engineer, MetoKote Corporation Lima OH 2005 - 2007

Successfully oversaw 30 North American locations, while efficiently servicing the coating needs of a diverse group of clients in

the automotive, agriculture, truck, bus and retail industries. Traveled 90% developing and implementing improvements for the

electrocoating, powder coating and wet spray processes within North America.

Contribution/Achievement:

Implemented new automated process controls that reduced costs by 50%.

Quality Control Lab Technician, Akzo Nobel Chemicals Lima OH 2000 - 2003

Provided testing of raw materials, production batches, and finished products by using standard procedures to meet internal and

external specifications. Performed chemical analyses using instrumental methods in order to determine the composition of

samples. Interpreted data from routine and non-routine analyses in order to validate that ingredients/materials meet specifications

approve for shipment to company distribution centers or customer locations.

Contribution/Achievement:

Was on call 24/7 for COA (Certificate of Analysis) approval.

Charles River Laboratories Spencerville, OH Reproductive Technician 1998-2000 Formulation Chemist 2003 - 2005

Arranged diverse dose preparations of various vehicles and test article solutions for toxicity studies according to client protocol.

Assisted with the research and development of a variety of non-approved drugs within a GLP environment. Aided in the

development and implementation of new methods and instrumentations

Contribution/Achievement

Became proficient with UV Spectroscopy and HPLC analysis.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

JENNIFER R. SCHMIDT

713 Gordon Grove St. ST Mary’s, OH 45885 312-***-**** acd5ad@r.postjobfree.com

• Honorable Discharge, United States Navy Two Years Active Duty

• Honorable Discharge, Ohio Army National Guard Served 7 Years

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Biological Science, Wright State University Dayton, OH Graduated 1999

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

•Six Sigma Certification through the American Trim Company

•Certified in Electrocoating, Wet Paint and Powder Coating from the Pittsburgh Paint and Glass Company

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Toxicology Association

• American Chemical Society

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