Injection Molding Quality Control

Christopher Goulas

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SENIOR LAB TECHNICIAN WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN COMPOUND EXTRUSION AND

CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS. RESULTS-ORIENTED LEADER WITH A FOCUS ON EXCEEDING

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GOALS BY PROVIDING RELIABLE DATA WHILE DEVELOPING

STRONG CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS AND FOLLOWING SAFETY PROTOCOL. EXPERIENCE

WITH AND PROFICIENT KNOWLEDGE OF:

Analytical problem Small and Large Extruders

solving LIMS

Process improvement SAP

Creative thinking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Albemarle Corporation, Senior Laboratory Technician

August 2007 - July 2009

. Compound extrusion of various polymer additives in a variety of

resins such as HIPS, Nylon, ABS, Polypropylene, Polyolefins and

Polyester Elastomers

. Shared responsibilities with Devol extrusion process in support of

one of the plants in Arkansas

. Handled the physical testing of parts after the injection molding

process

. Working knowledge of injection molding process

. Recorded daily lab activities in laboratory notebooks

. Proficient with LIMS, Excel and SAP

. Strong knowledge of HDT, Capillary, Melt Flow, Color, Dynatup,

Cyrogrinding, Izod, Gardner impact, Small and large extruders, Flex

and Tensile testing

Tech 2000 - The Dow Chemical Company, Chemical Technologist

September 2000 - August 2007

. Managed the Quality Control Lab of NORDEL MG used in the automotive

industry for the Dow plant in Seadrift, Texas

. Reported data to unit supervisor for use in daily product change

. Communicated progress, results and problems on daily conference

calls with production leaders

. Ordered raw materials for the testing process

. Managed a team of five people to ensure 24-hour coverage if needed

. Secondary duties included mixing and blending of thermoplastics

resin

. Performed physical testing of various samples, such as Izod,

Charpy, Capillary, Meltflow, Color, Tensile and Dynatup

. Supported Poly B unit through Infrared Spectometry and GPC analysis

. Trained new employees

. Awarded numerous safety awards for adhering to safety protocol and

following training procedures

EDUCATION

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana

B.A. in General Studies with a Biology Minor

1999

Chemistry Minor via correspondence courses

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