Lab Analyst

BRETT BENSON 801-***-****

*** * *** * *** ***, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116 ******.*****.*@*****.***

CHEMIST

Highly talented and results-driven professional with experience in wet chemistry, records management, and workflow planning.

Additional background in manufacturing with thorough understanding of quality control functions, equipment calibration and

maintenance. Demonstrate exceptional level of initiative and problem-solving skills in complex scientific environments.

Enthusiastic candidate eager to utilize and expand upon knowledge of laboratory operations, research methodologies,

experiment design/planning, and data analysis. Strengths include:

Change Agent • Quality Evaluation • Regulatory Compliance • Report Generation • Data Entry & Examination

Staff Training & Supervision • Leadership & Teambuilding • Results Interpretation & Reporting

Sample Preparation / Staging • Chromatography • Spectroscopy • Research & Development • Calibration • Safety

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & VALUE

Broad knowledge of chemical research techniques including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas

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chromatography – mass spectrometry (GC-MS), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), UV/Vis, Fourier

transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Spectrofluorometry, Alpha Spectroscopy, and Gel Electrophoresis.

Improved efficiency and turnaround times in multiple departments and in varied environments including GMP laboratory,

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electronics manufacturing, and tank maintenance.

Completed 4-month project as Student Researcher with University of Utah, performing comprehensive analysis of CdSe

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quantum dots using UV/Vis and compiling data with Origin.

Advanced from Machine Operator to Quality Auditor for YESCO Electronics based on exemplary performance and proven

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capabilities in ensuring strict adherence to standard operating procedures and quality standards.

Supervise approximately 60 employees and work closely with senior leadership to coordinate manufacturing

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operations, manage equipment maintenance/calibration, dispose of hazardous waste, and log production.

Oversee calibration/operation of Ionograph 500M SMD II, conducting comprehensive product tests to measure

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contamination levels and prevent corrosion/performance problems.

Progressed through series of positions with increasing responsibilities for US Marine Corps, achieving promotion to

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Sergeant within single enlistment and leading team of 18–40 Marines; received honorable discharge and numerous

accolades throughout career including Certificate of Commendation for leadership and professionalism.

Bilingual English/Spanish

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CAREER TIMELINE

Nelson Laboratories – Taylorsville, UT Aug 2012–Aug 2013

Product Sterility Lab Analyst/Department Safety Coordinator

YESCO Electronics – Logan, UT Aug 2006–Aug 2012

Quality Auditor

US Marine Corps Reserve – Boise, ID Aug 2001–Sep 2009

Sergeant/Section Head

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Relevant Coursework: Molecular Biology DNA Lab, Special Lab Techniques – Radiochemistry, Advanced Organic Chemistry

Lab, Solid State Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab, Calculus I, II & III, Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics,

Advanced Physical Chemistry Lab, Advanced Analytical Chemistry Lab, Atmospheric Chemistry

OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER Certification, CPR/AED Certification, DOT Training

Computer Skills: Origin, Solid Edge, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

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