Patrick Connell

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St. Louis, MO 63109

217-***-****

ac5rnp@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking employment that allows me to grow professionally, while being able to utilize my skills for the betterment of the organization with the best use of my dedication, determination and resourcefulness.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology– Environmental Sciences

Quincy University, Quincy, IL

Graduation Completion: December 2012

Minor: Chemistry

EXPERIENCE

Jost Chemical Company--St. Louis, MO April 15, 2017- Present

Quality Control Chemist

Highly experienced and knowledgeable in numerous instrumental and wet chemistry analysis methods, in compliance with USP, EP, FCC, and ACS monographs

Operation, calibration, and maintenance of multiple laboratory instruments

oICP-MS, AA, FTIR, UV-VIS, TGA, laser diffraction particle size analyzer, Karl Fischer moisture, automatic potentiometric titrators, pH meters

Microbiological testing of finished goods

oYeast and mold counts, coliforms, aerobic plate counts, E. Coli, Salmonella

All testing done within a GMP manufacturing plant, producing high purity, specialty chemicals

Phibro Animal Health Corporation--Quincy, IL Nov 16, 2015 – April 15, 2017

Quality Control Chemist/Laboratory Technician

Proficient in an array of chemical testing

oVarious sample preparations and digestion methods used for sample analysis on instrumentations such as ICP-MS, GC-MS, and OES

oDetermination of Iodine, Magnesium Oxide, Chloride, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Metal, and Free Zinc by titration

Participated in the development of new methods, including determination of Iodine by ICP-MS

Responsible for numerous assays of physical testing

oAsh, moisture, LOI, sieve, density, pH

Creative Garden Services--Quincy, IL 2009- Nov 16, 2015

Landscape Foreman

Extensive experience with landscaping machinery and equipment

Designed, coordinated, and led full landscaping projects and crews

SKILLS

Computer Skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, JDE, LIMS system)

Strong willingness to receive training and assume responsibility

Positive work ethic, unafraid to take initiative