Crystal M McKenzie

**** ******** *** • Benton, AR 72019 • 501-***-**** • acat3p@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a challenging position with the opportunity for professional growth

and development.

Work Experience

08/2013 - Adecco Engineering and Technical, Alexander, AR

Present Chemist

Developmental Chemist for a private company specializing in marine and

protective coatings. Duties include formula development and troubleshooting,

mentoring and training technical staff, maintaining and updating

information from Tandem into SAP, and coordinating all calibrations for the

research and development department.

08/2008 - Career Staffing Services, North Little Rock, AR

02/2009 Chemist

Production chemist in the plating department for a manufacturing company.

Responsibilities included maintaining optimal conditions of chemical baths for

plating processes, instrumental analysis utilizing an ICP, data

interpretation, and report preparation.

07/2007 - American Interplex Corporation, Little Rock, AR

03/2008 Chemist

Analytical chemist for a private analytical and environmental testing laboratory.

Responsibilities included preparation of samples and standards for testing,

instrumental analysis utilizing a GC, data interpretation, and report preparation.

09/2004 - Charles River Laboratories, Preclinical Services, Redfield, AR

07/2007 Formulations Technician II

Formulations technician for a toxicology research facility specializing in

pharmacology and toxicokinetic studies in accordance with GLP regulations set

forth by the FDA and USDA. Responsibilities included the formulation of test

articles with vehicles and/or control articles in accordance with study protocols,

writing test article preparation instructions, attending pre-study meetings with

department representatives and sponsors, ordering supplies and reagents from

vendors, and inventory control procedures.

Education

1993 - 1999 University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

B.A. in Chemistry

Skills

Proton and Carbon 13 NMR Spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography, Inductively

Coupled Plasma, HPLC, Atomic Absorption, and IR Spectroscopy, Strong Math

and Computer Skills, Team Oriented with Excellent Communication Skills and

Leadership Abilities.

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