Thomas Rossdeutscher ****************@*****.***
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Palatine, IL 60067
Summary of Qualifications
Accomplished chemist with experience in corporate and research environments
Proven experience with analytical instrumentation: HPLC, UV-Vis, NMR, and GC-MS
Experienced documenting analytical results for research and quality control settings
Known for efficiency and meeting deadlines
Communicates well with multiple departments and creates a comfortable atmosphere for coworkers
Work and Relevant Experience
Quality Control Technician-Fujifilm, Rolling Meadows, IL 2016-Present
Run quality analysis, like HPLC, UV-Vis, and titrations on raw materials and finished goods
Calculate adjustments needed to make finished goods in specification
Juggle multiple tasks at once and perform tasks in a timely manor with accuracy
Create small batches of finished goods to test theories and discover concerns with products
Interact with different departments to communicate needs of the Quality Control department
R&D Chemist-Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Gurnee, IL 2016
Ran analytical tests on finished surfactants
Synthesized products by performing alkoxylations in Parr reaction vessels for customer use
Performed thermal stability tests on different products
Student Research Assistant – NIU Chemistry Department, DeKalb, IL 2014 – 2015
Performed research in novel organic synthesis
Independently performed reactions under the guidance of Dr. Klumpp
Used GCMS, NMR, and TLC to identify the chemical structure of the target molecules
Laboratory Skills
HPLC GC-MS NMR
Wet Chemistry FTIR Alkoxylation Synthesis
LCMS Extractions
Education
Bachelors of Science, Chemistry
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 2015