Injection Molding and Extrusion Manager

Christopher L. Paige

P.O. Box **** Cell: 978-***-****

*** **** ********* ****** *** # 6

Lowell, MA 01853 Email: *********@*****.***

Summary:

• Research and Development of polymer formulations of polyurethane’s, polyesters and two-part epoxy formulations.

• Water-borne and solvent borne coating formulations.

• Energetic Formulations

• Scaling up of innovative polymeric materials and coatings for commercialization.

• Have incorporated graphene, SWNT and MWNT nanoparticles and varied polymers into aerospace and coating applications to meet customer specifications.

• Awarded an army phase I SBIR (worth $100K) and a navy phase II SBIR (worth $750K) and commercialized a product.

• Twin and single screw extrusion of thin plastic films for packing applications.

• Injection Molding Applications.

• Blown Film Sheeting Applications.

• Root cause analysis and problem solving skills.

• Proposals, quality technical agreements and SOP writing.

• Analytical characterization techniques, such as chromatography (HLPC, TLC, GC/FID, GC/MS, LC/MS), FTIR and UV/VIS spectroscopy, SEM/EDX, stereo and polarized light microscopy, Brookfield viscosity, thermal analysis (DSC, TGA and DMA), rheology (Capillary and Rotational Rheometry) and mechanical Instron analysis.

• DOE and JMP 9 statistical analysis.

• Moldex 3D, Moldflow and Solid works.

• Manager of direct reports and staff training.

Education:

• 2005, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA - Master of Engineering Degree in Plastics Engineering

• 1991, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH - Master of Science Degree in Polymer Chemistry

• 1986, Wright State University, Dayton, OH - Bachelor of Science Degree in Analytical Chemistry

Experience:

08/2017 - Present, QC Analyst III (Contractor) at Genzyme (Sanofi), Northborough, MA

• Worked and analyzed current GMP biotech raw materials per USP and Compendial methodology, by analytical instrumentation, such as HPLC, GC, UV/VIS and FTIR spectroscopy, along with wet chemistry methods. Performed OOS/OOT investigations, JMP Statistical Analysis and chromatography method development.

10/2015 - 08/2017, Manager of Labs and Shops, University of Akron, Akron, OH

• Manage and over-see the day-to day operations of polymer laboratories classes and shops.

• Train Undergraduate and Graduate students on the operation of polymer processing equipment (Injection molding, single and twin-screw extrusion, 3-D printing, Tubular Blow Film Line) and characterization equipment (TA Thermal analysis (DSC, DMA, TGA), Mechanical Instron Analysis, Rheology (Capillary and Rotational Rheometry), FTIR and UV/VIS Spectroscopy), stereo and polarized microscopy.

• Perform customer contract thermoplastic processing, rubber compounding and analytical characterization.

• SOP writing.

• Manager four direct reports.

02/2015 - 10/2015, QC Analyst II (Contractor) at Genzyme (Sanofi), Northborough, MA

• Worked and analyzed current GMP biotech raw materials per USP and Compendial methodology, by analytical instrumentation, such as HPLC, GC, UV/VIS and FTIR spectroscopy, along with wet chemistry methods. Performed OOS/OOT investigations, JMP Statistical Analysis and chromatography method development.

07/2011 - 01/2014, Senior Quality Control Analyst at Genzyme (Sanofi), Allston, MA

• Analyze current GMP biotech in-process, finished product and complaint samples, for particle identification, using SEM/EDS, ATR/FTIR spectroscopy, stereo and polarized light microscopy.

• Statistical analysis, utilizing JMP-9.

• SOP and Quality Technical Agreements Writing

• Root cause analysis and systematic problem solving.

02/2008 – 10/2010, Process Engineer and Scientific Investigator at Infoscitex Corporation, Waltham MA

• Synthesized functionalized SWCNT’s, MWCNT’s and variable molecular weight polymeric materials, to improve rocket propellant energetic properties.

• Formulated polyurethane, two-part epoxy, solvent borne and water borne coatings for adhesive, aerospace and UV curable coating applications that meets customer specifications and requirements.

• Characterized nanoparticles, thin film and coatings, using SEM, DSC, TGA, bomb calorimetry, harness, GPC, DLS, Brookfield viscosity, spectroscopy (Raman and ATR-FTIR spectroscopy).

• Proficient in SOP and DOD proposal writing.

• Twin and single screw milacron extrusion of thin films for plastics packing applications.

• Injection Molding applications

• Awarded an army phase I SBIR (worth $100K) and a navy phase II SBIR (worth $750K) and commercialized a product.

• DOE, training and scaling-up of extruded thermoplastic commercial products, for industrial and DOD customers.

• Trained and managed two direct reports.

11/2004 – 02/2008, Polymer Scientist and Process Engineer at QineticQ – NA, Waltham, MA

• Formulated epoxy and polyurethane thick and thin film coatings for nanotechnology, aerospace, UV curable and plastics customer specifications.

• Characterized coatings, using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, Chromatography (HPLC, GC/MS), TA Thermal Analysis (TGA, DSC, and DMA), Brookfield viscosity, and mechanical Instron analysis (stress, strain, % elongation and modulus).

• Proficient in SOP and DOD proposal writing.

• DOE, training and scaling-up of commercial coating products.

• Trained and managed two direct reports.

03/2002 – 09/2004, Research and Development Chemist at Innovative Imaging Systems Inc., Billerica MA

• Formulated two-part epoxies and synthesized polyurethane’s for thin film coatings for photonic and nanotechnology applications.

• Characterized thin film coatings, using UV/VIS, FTIR and NIR spectroscopy.

• Proficient in SOP and DOD proposal writing.

• Industrial experiences in solvent casting, spray, dip and spin coating and laminations.

09/1999 – 02/2002, Analytical Chemist at Astra Zeneca Pharmaceutical, Westborough, MA

• Analyzed current GMP pharmaceutical in-process, finished product and stability samples, using HPLC, LC/MS, TLC and Brookfield viscosity.

06/1997 – 08/1999, Organic Research and Process Chemist at Eisai Pharmaceuticals, Andover, MA

• Multi-step organic synthesis of disaccharide compounds, for pharmaceutical applications.

• Proficient in large-scale current GMP kilo lab and pilot plant processing of disaccharide compounds.

• Characterized disaccharide compounds, using FTIR spectroscopy, TLC, HPLC and GC/MS analysis.

• SOP, chemical batch writing and training of pilot plant chemical operators.

Professional Organizations:

• Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE)

• American Chemical Society (ACS)

• American Society of Materials (ASM)

• International Society of Explosive Engineers (ISEE) and New England Society of Explosive Engineers (NESEE)

Co-Authored:

• Demonstration and Validation of Environmentally Advantaged Aircraft Deicing Fluid

• Adherent Durable Hydrophobic Epoxy Formulation for Underwater Hull Repairs

• Development of Robust, Low Cost, Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials

• UV Curable Polyurethane Coatings

Certificates and Professional Training:

• Process Development Certificate (10/1997)

• Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy Training and Certificate (10/2000)

• High Performance Liquid Chromatography Training and Certificate (07/2001)

• Shimadzu GC/Flame Ionization Detection and GC/Mass Spectrum Training and Certificate (2/2007)

• Basis Program Management Training (10/2007)

• Program Management Training and Certificate (3/2009)

• Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography Training (10/2010)

• Root Cause Analysis and Systematic Problem Solving Certificate (12/2011)

• Massachusetts State Explosive Blasting Certificate of Competency License (Expires-11/2018)

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