SHERMAN JAY SPRAGUE
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
Cell: 440-***-****
Residence: 440-***-****
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OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position as a chemist with a growth-oriented company that needs a
highly trained, experienced and motivated research and development chemist
to enhance their operations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Research and Development Chemist
Nalco - Chagrin Falls, Ohio 1977- 2009
(During different times, the company had the following names: Mogul, Dexter
Water Management, Diversey Water Technologies, Nalco Diversified
Technologies (NDT), and Nalco)
The Chagrin Falls facility was closed August 31, 2009
Surfactants
.
. Complete redevelopment of the newly acquired Calgon Skin Care
product line
. Developed new products for the NDT product line this included:
hand soaps, a cleaner line which included window cleaner, hard
surface cleaner and floor cleaner, to name a few
. Provided R&D support for the HI&I market, this includes
integration of surfactant product line into the "basket of
goods" for the lower end market
Boiler and Cooling water treatment
. Developed programs for the control of scale and corrosion in
boiler and cooling water
. Managed over 600 formulations for the Industrial product line
. Performed R&D of new polymers for inclusion in the Water
Treatment formulations. This testing included bench top, pilot
plant and field trials.
. Performed product stability testing on all products leaving R&D
Other
. Developed a cleaner for the reverse osmosis market
. Was a member of the "sole source" team whose mission was to
minimize chemical suppliers within the company
. Performed most all my own analytical work. This includes AA,
HPLC, GC, FTIR, Spectroscopy, and all wet chemistry (standard
methods) testing
. Set the QC specs on products leaving R&D
PUBLICATIONS & PATENTS
Published
. Plant Energy Management, "Sludge Conditioners Save Energy in Boiler
Water Systems, Pgs 14-18, March 1983
. IWC, Pittsburg, Pa, Boiler Scale Inhibitors", 1981
Patents
. A water Based Formulation for the Prevention of "White Rust" on
Galvanized Surfaces. Patent Pending. Filed 12-17-08
. #5053161- "Composition for Inhibiting Scales in Water Systems". 10-91
. #4978456-"Method for Inhibition of Scale and Corrosion in water
Systems, 12-90
EDUCATION
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio. Major: Chemical
Engineering.1978-1986
Lakeland Community College, Mentor, Ohio. Major: Chemistry, 1975-1978
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Major Pharmacy, 1970-1972
ASSOCIATIONS
American Oil Chemist's Society
Society of Cosmetic Chemists
National Association of Corrosion Engineering
Toastmasters International, Chapter President
Precinct Committee person Ward 3A, Twinsburg, OH