Michael Jason Smith

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Clemmons, NC 27012 ac4f7o@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications

Background in Chemical and Microbiological testing and performing analysis on those results

Experience with several testing methods including Gas and Ion Chromatography, FTIR, and UV-Vis Spectroscopy

Experience calculating adjustments to bring product to quality compliance and performing theoretical calculations of future test results

Previous experience with handling and the disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste water

Experience with the testing and analysis of polymers

Knowledge of ISO 9001 and GMP standards

Computer skills including SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access

Experience documenting test results and analyses both manually and in computer system

Education

Forsyth Technical Community College Biotechnology Major

Associate of Applied Science, July 28, 2010 GPA: 3.46/4.00

Key Coursework:

General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, Cell and Tissue Culture, Genetics, Bioprocess Techniques, Lab Techniques, Research and Measurement, Argumentative Based Research, Statistics, Mathematical Models, Web Fundamentals, Intro to Computers

Experience

Lanxess August 2016-January 2017

Greensboro, NC Temporary QC Chemistry Technician

Determine chemical composition of samples by means of gas chromatography

Perform manual and automatic titrations to determine concentration and acidity

Determine percentage of volatile and non-volatile material using balance and force heat

Perform tests to determine percentage of insoluble material

Determine particle size

Prepare chemical solutions for analysis

Determination of clarity, APHA and Gardner Color with use of colorimeter

Perform several testing methods using Karl Fischer, LOD balance moisture analyzer, Brookfield viscometer, pH meter, pipettes, and other pieces of laboratory equipment

Comply with ISO 9001 standards

Document test results and analyses both manually and in computer system

Testing and analysis of polymers

Handle and dispose of hazardous chemicals and waste water

Use of SAP, Microsoft Excel and Word, Tiamo software

Ensign Bickford (Dan-Chem Technologies) September, 2015-August, 2016

Danville, VA QC Chemistry Technician

Analyze samples using gas and ion chromatography to determine chemical composition

Testing and analysis of several polymers and other chemicals

Determine turbidity of samples using turbidimeter

Perform manual and automatic titrations to determine acidity and concentration of samples

Determine percentage of solid and volatile materials using balance, force heat, and mathematical calculations

Perform APHA and Gardner color tests using colorimeter

Analyze samples for percentage of moisture using Karl Fischer and moisture balance

Determine centripoise and KU viscosity

Perform tests to determine peroxide content

Prepare chemical solutions for analysis

Perform several tests using balance, pH meter, pipettes, graduated cylinder, and other pieces of laboratory equipment

Comply with ISO 9001 Standards

Document test results manually and using Microsoft Word and Excel

Handle and dispose of several hazardous chemicals

Akzo Nobel December, 2014-May, 2015

Salisbury, NC QC Lab Analyst

Determine chemical composition of samples by means of gas chromatography

Perform manual and automatic titrations to determine concentration and acidity

Analyze incoming raw materials using FTIR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy

Determine percentage of volatile and non-volatile material using balance and force heat

Perform tests to determine percentage of insoluble material

Determine particle size

Analyze sample for turbidity and transmittance with use of spectrophotometer

Perform intrinsic viscosity tests manually and using Viscotek

Prepare chemical solutions for analysis

Perform several testing methods using Karl Fischer titrator, Cenco balance moisture analyzer, Brookfield viscometer, pH meter, pipettes, and other pieces of laboratory equipment

Comply with ISO 9001 standards

Document test results and analyses both manually and in computer system

Testing and analysis of polymers

Handle and dispose of hazardous chemicals and waste water

Use of SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Word

Dean’s Foods (Dairy Fresh) December, 2010-January, 2012

Winston-Salem, NC QC Lab Technician

Perform tests for antibiotics using assay methods

Test for presence of bacteria using spectrophotometer

Analyze various samples for presence of bacteria with use of microscope

Preparation of slides and staining of cells

Plating and counting of cells

Determine viscosity with use of Brookfield viscometer

Perform tests for dilution using cryoscope

Detect acidity using pH meter

Document test results and analyses both manually and using Microsoft Excel

Comply with General Manufacturing Practices

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