PHILLIP K. MCCUNE

**** ******* ***** ***** ***#**18 Arlington, TX 76010

Cell 214-***-**** or Email Address: acwd0m@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To establish a challenging career with a company that offers skill development, growth potential and professionalism along with utilization of my laboratory and technical skills.

Science Related Skills Equipment

Forensic Science Ultraviolet- Visible Spectrometer

Wet Chemistry TGA

Thin -Layer Chromatography Infrared Spectrometer

Formulating Fluorescent Spectroscopy

Certified ISO Auditor

Professional Experience

Jones-Blair Company/Hempel

Technical Support Chemist 2011-Present

Formulated and match colors of paint products for Industry usage. Respond to customer complaints concerning existing formulation. Provide technical support to the plant concerning new and existing formulations. Evaluate current formulations for process efficiencies base on plant capabilities and product issues. Prepare technical reports and data on new formulation and customer complaints. Provide technical recommendations to plant personal and customers on epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, alkyd and water base coatings. Help manage special projects for upper management. Maintain spray equipment for the lab. Conduct ISO audits on a quarterly bases.

City of Garland

Environmental Health Specialist 2009-2011

Ensuring compliance with federal, state and local health and environmental regulations by conducting various health/environmental inspections, including but not limited to restaurant, public & semi public swimming pools and daycare inspections, oversee various kinds of environmental remediation projects, conducting public education activities, responding to citizen complaints, conducting disease prevention activities, and conducting environmental investigations. Response to emergency incidents (hazardous materials spills, restaurant fires and weapons of mass destruction occurs).

Alcon /Manpower

QA Analyst 2008-2009

Test ophthalmic solutions at the preliminary and finish stages before packaging and ensured that they meet FDA regulations and International specifications. Check products physical properties (pH, osmolality, turbidity, viscosity, clarity and color comparison) and chemical properties by UV-VIS spectroscopy, Fluorescence spectroscopy and other wet chemistry techniques. Perform clerical task such as data entry of results from test performed on daily bases. Collect water samples through out the facility on a weekly base and perform tests for TOC (total organic content), TIC (total inorganic content), conductivity and other various wet chemistry techniques on the samples along with testing the compress air containers in the facility for total hydrogen carbon contents. Perform clerical task such as data entry of results from test performed on daily bases.

Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing Inc.

Research & Development Chemist 2005-2008

Formulated and developed products such as butyl tape (HMPSA) for HVAC industry and bitumen (asphalt) for roofing industry. Respond to customer complaints concerning existing formulations. Investigate complaints by traveling to jobsite to evaluate application procedures of contractors and assess contractor needs base on the product performance. Provided technical support for 4 different plants, coordinate plant trials, evaluate alternate raw materials for cost savings projects, prepare cost saving spreadsheet, prepare justification proposal for capital investments, prepare monthly reports, prepare raw material & finished product specifications, established internal specification for bitumen products and prepare product creation proposal for submission to management. Perform analytical analysis on complaint samples using analytical equipment such as FTIR and TGA.

Illes Seasonings & Flavor/Lab Support

QA Technician 2004-2005

Test artificial flavorings and bar mixes such as Worcestershire sauce, strawberry, orange, and peach before shipping and ensured that they meet company specifications. Check products density, viscosity, acid & salt content, refractive index, and pH. Perform clerical task such as data entry of results from test performed on daily bases. Inspect mixing equipment for possible contaminants by perform swab analysis on mixing equipment.

Kraft Foods / Kelly Scientific Resource

Chemist/Analyst 2003-2004

Test finished food products such as salads dressing, bbq sauces, fruit juices, mayo and miracle whip dressing before shipping and ensured that they meet company specifications. Check products density, viscosity, acid & salt content, refractive index, pH, and moisture & fat content. Performed clerical task such as data entry of results from test performed daily.

Schnee-Morehead/Lab Support

Quality Control Technician, 2002-2003

Test and inspect finished products such as polyurethane sealants and adhesive tape sealants before shipping and ensured that they meet company specifications. Check products density, viscosity, width, thickness, solid percentage, cone penetration, moisture content, pH, and ability to cure. Utilize specialize equipment such as Mitsubishi Moisture Meter, Rheo Viscometer, Precision Penetrometer, Corning pH meter and Brookfield Viscometer. Make necessary correction on products that do not meet specifications by adding or exacting chemicals to or from products.

Research & Development (Formulation) Chemist, 2003-2003

Formulated and developed new products such polyurethanes, acrylics and polymers. Respond to the request of consumer complaints concerning existing products formulations. Evaluate and improve existing product by changing specific variables in the production process. Prepared reports and calculations monthly on new and existing products.

ACS State & Local Solutions

Seminar Leader/Career Counselor, 2000 -2002

Interviewed Food Stamp and TANF clients for job search and education referrals. Facilitate Food Stamp and TANF orientations. Provide employment related counseling. Outreach mandatory and exempt clients. Prepare client participation reports. Perform clerical task including filing, data entry and customer relations.

Mississippi State Crime Laboratory

Forensic Scientist, 1999 -2000

Established a database for all state narcotic cases. Maintained inventory and security of vital evidence during pending prosecution. Effectively identified controlled substances, based on federal, state, and local laws of Controlled Substance Act. Prepared written reports based on analytical findings for use by submitting agency, the courts and other entities. Utilized sophisticated test instruments and analytical techniques including: Ultraviolet Spectrometer, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, Gas Chromatography, Infrared Spectrometer, Thin -Layer Chromatography and Wet Chemistry.

St. Dominic Hospital

Pharmacy Technician, 1998 - 1999

Prepared a mixture of I.V. fluids for patients which required calculation of a specify amount of zithromax, erythromycin and diflucan for each mixture. Maintained inventory of medication. Delivered medication throughout the facility at the physician’s request.

Education

Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi -1992 - 1997

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Additional Training

Certified HAZMAT Technician –Department of Homeland Security (FEMA)

Fundamentals of Adhesive- Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc.

Introduction to Kraton Polymers

Advanced Technology for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes-Pressure Sensitive Tape Council

Effective Project Management-University of Texas at Arlington

Understanding Design of Experiments- Carlisle Syntec

Building Positive Working Relationship & Communicating Effectively- Penn State University

SAP Training (data entry of BOM)-Carlisle Coating & Waterproofing Inc.

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