Richard J. Anuskiewicz, CQE
Savannah, GA 31419
Cellular Phone: 912-***-****
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EDUCATION
Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA
Bachelors of Science Major: Chemistry, Minor: Physical Science CAREER HISTORY
REMA Corporation 07/2016 - Current
Quality Manager
Develop, implement, and maintain a quality system that meets the requirement of ISO 17025, Guide 34, and the REMA Quality Manual.
Write, review and/or approve test procedures, training documents, position responsibilities, calibration procedures and maintenance of equipment SOPs.
Perform method audits of all procedures for testing, preparation, and calibration according to the frequency established, as well as, train and qualify others in the organization to assist with method audits.
Act as liaison with customers, vendors, and staff to answer inquiries, concerns, and complaints. Arboris LLC 01/2017 – 02/2018
QC Analyst
Utilized Pine Chemical Association methods to validate live stream samples for process adjustments
Approved incoming material for supply chain
Calibrated, validated, and maintained laboratory equipment Colonial Oil 05/2014 – 07/2016
Chemical Process Manager
Designed, built, and setup new chemical laboratory and QC/QA program
Purchased and installed new instrumentation and developed new methods for client needs and internal quality assurance by validating existing FCC, ISO, USP and ASTM methods
Ensured accurate operation, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment; liaising with installation/project engineers and specialists when needed
Ordered and maintained laboratory inventory and process equipment consumables
Trained and mentored production and lab staff to build a safe and successful work environment
Produced Certificates of Analysis and created SOPs for new products and/or blends, sampling methods, and shipment of customer requested samples
Created custom blends and calculated production volumes from pilot blends
Supervised all blends and scheduled production to meet customer quality standards and deadlines
Investigated product returns and collected data required to make improvements and/or modifications to blends and process equipment
Produced hazard assessments for the production staff involving handling and storage of new products in conjunction with EH&S division
Member of TSCA and safety committees
SGS North America OCG 06/2011 - 05/2014
Petroleum Chemist/Laboratory Supervisor
Performed both qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis on submitted client samples using ASTM, AOCS, FCC, ISO 9001 and in-house methods reported in LIMS/SLIMS.
Cross-trained in all managing and testing responsibilities to ensure full cross-functionality at our location
Ensured proper level of training among laboratory chemists and technicians to perform all job duties
Functioned as a team leader in the laboratory to provide timely test analysis information
Ensured accurate operation, maintenance, and calibration of all laboratory equipment
Responsible for testing and submitting all internal and ASTM round robin programs
Investigated testing abnormalities and determine the root causes of non-conformances as well as implement corrective actions
Maintained laboratory supplies to ensure an adequate inventory to prevent testing delays
Acted as safety officer: responsible for maintaining proper audit documentation, device history records, and test methods for compliance.
Certified proper chemical segregation and appropriate retain and disposal of all hazardous materials ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (Cert# 101780)
Six Sigma Black Belt Course
Current 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification
Certified DOT/IATA Hazardous Goods Shipping
Wasson-ECE GC-MS Instrumentation Training
ONLC Excel Training: Databases & Pivot Tables
Fork, Scissor, and Boom Lift training
First Aid Training
TWIC Card
RELEVANT INSTRUMENTATION
GC-MS/-OFID
Atomic Absorption
Ion Chromatography
Research/Motor Octane
X-Ray Fluorescence
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
ICP
Flash Point Tester
MCRT / Distillation
Vapor Pressure
Analyzer
H2S Analyzer
Densitometer
Bomb Calorimeter
Horiba Sulfur & Fuel
Analyzer
GUM Block
Total Sediment Potential
Karl Fischer Moisture
Analyzer
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Armstrong State University
Advisor: Dr. Delana Nivens
Utilized fluorescence and infrared spectroscopy to analyze humic acid complexation with metal ions in marsh soil. Emphasized Instrumentation: Raman Spectrometer, UV-Vis, Spectrofluorometer (January 2008 – December 2008)
Armstrong State University
Advisor: Dr. Brent Feske
Investigated the asymmetric reduction of B-keto nitriles with baker’s yeast reductases from bioengineered E. Coli. Emphasized Instrumentation: GC-MS with FID, UV-Vis. (August 2006 – December 2007)