DAVID BRIAN BOOTHE

**** ****** *****

Palmdale, CA 93551

abmlkf@r.postjobfree.com

248-***-****

OBJECTIVE: To become a dynamic contributor as a Chemist with a growing

competitive company.

EDUCATION:

1982-1986 The University of Detroit- Detroit, MI

Bachelors of Arts Degree in Chemistry/

Economics (Minor)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience using analytical instrument software such as: EZStart version 7.02,

Millennium32, Empower, Turbochrom, ChemsStation, AA WinLab, and EZ OMNIC E.S.P.

Mastered operating the following equipment such as: Electric Driven Stirrer, Top Loader,

Analytical Balance, Thermo Electron pH Meter, Orion pH Meter, Brinkman Automatic Karl

Fischer Titrator with Homogenizer unit, Perkin Elmer 3100 Atomic Absorption

Spectrophotometer, Hewlett Packard 5890 GC Series I & II, Hewlett Packard 7673 Auto

Injector, Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter, Avatar 360 FT-IR Spectrometer, HP 8450A UV/VIS

Spectrophotometer, Shimadzu LC-10Avp Series HPLC, Agilent 1100 Series Capillary LC

System, Waters LC Plus 1, UV/VIS Perkin Elmer Lambda 2, Fluorometer (Turner designs

10-AU).

EMPLOYMENT:

9/15/2005-Present Nalco Chemical Company

Quality Assurance Chemist Carson, CA

Perform quality control analysis on incoming raw materials and scale inhibitor products.

Enter all test data on SAP data management software. Calibrate and maintenance all

analytical instrumentation. Archive and organize all product batch sheets in filing cabinets.

Conduct product batch adjustments and scale – ups if needed. Operate all laboratory

instrumentation.

Improve quality control test methods. Teach technicians on proper operation of equipment.

Prepare standards and reagent in laboratory. Monitor inventory of lab supplies and

reagents.

5/2005-9/5/2005 Aerotek (Double Eagle Steel Chemical Company)

Jr. Quality Engineer Dearborn, MI

Conduct various routine tests on alloy and zinc coatings for steel. Prepare reagents and

standards in laboratory. Log all result in SPC data base. Maintenance of analytical

balances. Test coating weights on all electro galvanized samples such as zinc and alloy.

Calibrate and maintenance of pH meter. Enter all data into an SQC data base. Run

residual chloride on coated steel using an Ion Chromatograph by Dionex. Enter chemical

storage tank level readings in Qualtrax spread sheet. Test for citric acid on coated steel

using HPLC.

9/2003 – 10/2005 Nelson Products/Coolant Control Company

Analytical Consultant Chemist Detroit, MI

Part-time Lab manager for the past 2 years. Perform tests on micro biocides, cutting fluids,

sump-side additives, surface treatment products, conversion coatings, purge solvents and

industrial cleaners. Our Coolant Management Program provides on-site technical support

to engineering as a liaison with Visteon and American Axle & Manufacturing. My

responsibilities include: trouble shooting all fluid related issues, provide corrective actions,

and follow-up to ensure the issues are resolved. Utilize our own corrective sump-side

additives to correct and resolve all plant metalworking issues. Submit weekly reports

regarding metalworking fluid performance in various plants. Set-up and operate all

analytical laboratory instrumentation such as: Shimadzu LC-10Avp, Agilent 1100 Series

Capillary LC System, Perkin Elmer 3100 AA, Avatar 360 FT-IR, HP 8450A UV/VIS

Spectrometer, Thermo Electron pH Meter, Analytical Balance and Top Loader. Develop

analytical methods and train employees. Maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.

5/2002 – 10/2004 OMNICHEM LLC,

Analytical Chemist Detroit, MI

Skilled in maintaining and operating analytical instrumentation such as: GC, Waters LC

Plus 1, Karl Fischer Titrator, Sartorius Analytical Balance, Top Loader Oxygen Bomb

Calorimeter and Orion pH meter. Developed written test methods: such as % Solids by

Weight, % Water content, Purity Test for TXIB/Oleic Acid, and % VOC’s by Weight. Used

GC to establish a fingerprint of each toxic contaminant present in paint sludge samples

from generators. Attend weekly meeting to give updates of laboratory progress and

activities. Calculate % VOC’s from the % Water and % Solid results on all incoming paint

sludge samples. Maintained accurate record keeping of results in compliance with DEQ

requirements. Trained production personnel on proper paint sludge sampling technique

from tank wagons. Developed methods for testing company’s raw materials and products.

Provided technical support to the manufacturing plant process.

10/1992-7/1998 Gage Products Company

Quality Control Chemist: R&D/Specialty Product Laboratory Ferndale, MI

Formulated and conducted quality control analysis on paints, inks, coil coatings, and

topcoats for the automotive industry. Adjusted coating formulas for specific customer

application and handle follow-up technical service if needed. Formulated new and

improved automotive adhesives and booth cleaners. Developed and maintained all quality

control product results on Microsoft Excel Software. SPC was utilized on finished products.

Conducted weekly calibration checks on laboratory equipment. Completed weekly

customer assistance projects in a timely manner. Obtained certification for 8 hours of

HAZWAP training.

3/1987- 5/1992 ICI Polyurethane's Corporation/ Sterling Heights, MI

Quality Assurance/Analytical Chemist: Formulation Group

Formulated and administered tests on isocyanates in flexible and rigid foam systems.

Designed a hazardous waste clean-up and disposal program for the lab. Performed quality

control checks on raw materials and urethane products. Conducted wet chemical tests on

polyurethane jounce bumpers for the automobile industry.

SKILLS: Computer knowledge of HP, IBM, Macintosh including Word, Excel,

Power Point, Q Basic, Outlook, Access, QI Analyst, SQC 2000 data

base, SPC (QI Analyst). Proficient in SAP Data Management Software.

ORGANIZATIONS:

American Chemical Society

Detroit Edison Scholar

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