PAUL J. FALLON

* ***** ****** ***** *****, New Jersey 08812

908-***-**** acrvs1@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A highly skilled CHEMIST, with extensive experience in formulating, product development, manufacturing, continuous improvement, standard operating procedures, product quality, and product compliance. Adapts new approaches to research and development to align with shifting priorities. A creative problem-solver, with a proven background of resolving processing and production issues with effective solutions. Continually solves complex project issues with technical solutions, enhancing quality and efficiency while managing timelines.

EXPERIENCE

EVONIK CORPORATION, Piscataway, New Jersey

Scientist, 2012-2015

Led and conducted laboratory experiments, using a variety of laboratory equipment and techniques for Silicone, Resin, and Coatings department. Documented results and wrote reports for internal and external customers. Held technical responsibility for key customer accounts to develop new business and resolve application and complaint issues.

Optimized treatment for matting agent to improve burnish resistance in coatings for $2,000,000 of New Business Development (NBD).

Contributed to quality management efforts as a Team member and conducting audits.

Supported $60,000,000 of business through premier technical service.

Developed techniques to test quality of product to maintain business with key strategic customer.

Oversaw two laboratory technicians and interns.

FSI COATING TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Hillsborough, New Jersey

Technical Service Chemist, 2006-2011

Led the technical development of new products through customer interactions. Provided coating expertise to facilitate proper product implementation at customer sites. Supervised quality control manager and technician. Reduced manufacturing cost of Visgard® Anti-Fog coating by 10% through process improvements.

Developed and documented standard operating procedures for production formulations.

Increased customer demand by developing easier to apply coatings with R&D group.

Oversaw continuous improvement process through customer feedback, manufacturing efficiency, and evolution of product quality.

Conducted announced and unannounced external quality audits of toll manufacturers’ processing procedures to ensure product compliance.

ENGELHARD CORPORATION, East Newark, New Jersey,

Chemical Manufacturing Supervisor, 2004-2005

Managed union chemical operators in production of metal inks, powders, metallo-organic resonates, and automotive enamels. Monitored and troubleshot manufacturing processes to improve first-pass yields of products. Redesigned processes for improved product quality and reducing waste. Analyzed product failures and instituted corrective actions to reduce costs associated with condemnable products.

Technical Service Chemist, 1998-2004 Developed new technologies in engineered materials group, using high-performance metal inks and resins for electronic applications. Provided technical expertise to product development in relation to sales, marketing, research, production, and field support. Teamed with corporate R&D and corporate joint ventures group to explore new markets to initiate new business relating to conductive inks. Wrote standard operating procedures for new products.

Process Technology Chemist, 1995-1998 Analyzed product failures and instituted corrective actions to reduce costs associated with condemning products. Implemented process changes to metal dissolutions to increase safety aspects of process and increased yields by 18%.

Associate Chemist, 1995

Researched precious metal powder precipitations under the guidance of a senior chemist. Implemented process changes to precious metal dissolutions to increase safety aspects of the process.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES, Bristol, Pennsylvania, Production Supervisor, 1993-1994

HÜLS AMERICA, INC., Bristol, Pennsylvania, Production Chemist III, 1989-1993

EDUCATION

CABRINI COLLEGE, Radnor, Pennsylvania

B.S., Chemistry

AFFILIATION

American Chemical Society

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