Quality Assurance Technician

RANDY SIFFORD

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Scottsdale, AZ 85266 E-mail: *********@*****.*** Cell: 602-***-****

SUMMARY

Laboratory Technician with 26+ years experience in raw chemicals and finished energetic materials using a

variety of instruments and test procedures.

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Problem Solver Analysis

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Researcher Interpretation

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Mechanical Ability Planning

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Leadership Mentoring

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GOODRICH INTERIORS/UPCO, Phoenix, AZ 1989-2009

Developer and manufacturer of energetic components and aircraft escape systems.

Senior Laboratory Technician

Testing and approval of solid fuel propellant, gas generators, and pyrotechnic powders including raw

ingredients and finished products.

• Increased volume of testing with a reduced number of employees by scheduling and restructuring work

flow.

• Implemented and performed testing leading to acceptance of new gas generator by customer.

• Trained 14+ new lab technicians.

• Advised and assisted in relocation of material testing lab from Arizona to California.

• Created Excel spreadsheets for tracking various test data.

SOLA OPTHALMICS, Phoenix, AZ 1984-1989

Contact Lens Manufacturer.

Chemist

Manufactured polymers for contact lenses. Performed quality assurance testing of raw ingredients and finished

products.

• Successfully operated a one person quality assurance laboratory during time of plant shutdown.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Bio-Agricultural Sciences

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

AWARDS

Goodrich BASICS Award

Goodrich “Line of Sight” Award

SOFTWARE

Instron Bluehill

Excel

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