Maria Dollar

***** ******* ******* **, *******, TX 77375 USA

Phone: 832-***-****

acuk8s@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Dedicated Applied Chemist with excellent technical, analytical and communication skills and having strong and wide knowledge in chemical engineering concepts.

Skills

MS Office – Word, PowerPoint,

Excel, Access

UV/Vis

HPLC

Colorimetry

Gravimetry

Instrument Calibration

LIMS

GC-MS

Quality Control/Quality Assurance

Detailed Oriented

Mathematical and Chemical

Product Development

Professional Experience

Clariant – Hyderabad, Pakistan

Sr. Quality Control Technician - August 2010 to June 2015

Responsible for conducting tests and evaluations leading to the recommendation of products, intermediates and raw materials

Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyze using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques, and microscopy

Test materials used as ingredients in adhesives, chemicals, binders/ emulsion and pigment, paint, dyes and additives and products for such qualities as purity, stability, viscosity, density, absorption, gas chromatograph, and melting or flash point

Use all major analytical instruments for completion of preliminary analyses and interpretation of test results, like, HPLC, GC, PC, TLC, UV Vis, MS, pH testing, instrument calibration, centrifugation and volumetric/colorimetric titrations

Prepare standard solutions to test in-process products and processes following standardized formula.

Write test protocols, perform technical evaluations and submit test results to support technical assessment reports used to justify the use of selected materials

Support the use of SOPs and Tests Methods to perform quality control tests

Provide technical support and assistance to chemists and engineers for the assessment, development, and implementation of solutions for complex problems arising during quality assessment

Work side by side with the Research and Development team to develop and adapt laboratory procedures to achieve the best results, interpret data, and devise solutions to complex problems

Ensure ISO regulatory compliance being met

Perform general laboratory maintenance to comply with site EH&S policies

Develop and refine analytical methods, including sample preparation, separations, spectrometry, etc.

HEJ Research Institute – Karachi, Pakistan

Research Assistant - December 2008 to December 2009

Operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscosimeter, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment

Record test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used. Prepare graphs and charts

Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment

Calibrate laboratory instruments

Prepare chemical solutions according to perform research on preserving cut flowers

Adds chemicals or raw materials to process solutions on variety of roses to correct or establish formulation required to meet research specifications

Provide cost-effective solutions for making Roses a cash crop

Perform research on a variety of Roses

Glaxo Smith Kline – Karachi, Pakistan

Quality Control Assistant - June 2008 to August 2008

Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of all analyses and inspections concerning incoming raw materials and production processes

Perform calculations and routine tests

Perform wet chemistry testing on source, process and finished product samples in accordance with Standard Methods Guidelines

Apply chemical engineering concepts and technological knowledge for the enhancement of the product

Prepare specimens, slides and solutions

Responsible for research activities for developing and testing new products

Work with a sense of urgency while maintaining quality and safety standards

Improve the existing products according to the feedback of the customers

Use laboratory equipment to analyze, measure and test chemicals to ensure quality control of products

Clean, maintain and conduct daily equipment checks against calibration on laboratory equipment

Work with Production and Maintenance departments on various projects as required

Education

MSc Applied Chemistry

University of Karachi

2009

BSc(H) Applied Chemistry

University of Karachi

1999

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