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Full Name: Brad Allen Popovich

Address: *** ********* ***. *** *, Tallmadge, OH. 44278

Tel.no.: Home: 234-***-****

E-mail: acce0j@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To obtain employment as a Research and Development Chemist.

Education:

B.A. Chemistry, Kent State University, 2010

B.A. Psychology, Kent State University, 2010

Skills:

Trained in chemistry laboratory skills including separation, crystallization, and distillation, the

uses of analytical tools including NMR, IR, UV/Vis, GC, HPLC, CE, Mass Spectrometry, X-Ray

diffraction, and Spectrophotometry, and statistical methods for compiling, analyzing and

presenting data.

Professional experience with pH meter, various viscometers, multi-angle spectrophotometer,

durometer, tensometer, rheometer, vacuum and humidity chambers, refractive index, flash

point and flammability testing, titration, 5L mixers, 40L mixers.

Professional preparation of small and medium scale samples, specimens, and proficiency in

ASTM and JIS testing methods for tensile, cure rate and gel testing.

Ability to manage multiple projects and personnel.

Expertise in RTV chemistry, including polymers, catalysts, silica, adhesive promoters, and

crosslinking silanes in addition cure and multiple condensation cure systems.

Trained in psychological experimental design, and use of analytical and statistical tools such as

ANOVA, ANCOVA, and statistical methods.

Proficient use of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Origen. Strong mathematical and statistical skills.

Ability to excel in group or independent work environments.

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Work Experience:

February 2012- Present: Elastomer Chemist: Research and Development, Shin-Etsu Silicones of

America, Akron, Ohio

Responsibilities include:

Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Communicate progress to sales, in cases of new

development, or Production/QC, in cases of existing products.

Formulate silicone rubber, adhesive sealants, potting gels, mold-making material, and conformal

coatings for new products, or improving existing products. Generate study plan and prepare

small samples (50-400g), conduct testing, analyze data from testing to interpret results to

determine next formulation to meet desired properties targets.

Preparation and QC of medium size samples (5L) for customer evaluation.

Determine final formulation and mix procedure needed to move material to production.

Prepare scale-up samples (40L).

Perform statistical analysis of existing data from development to establish specifications for QC.

Determine if cost-reducing measures can be implemented by formulation modification without

sacrificing performance of properties desired by customer.

Evaluate material determined to be noncompliant by QC. Investigate batch sheet and raw

materials used by Production and methods used by QC to insure proper procedures were used

and RMs used were not suspect. Validate individual raw materials by preparation and testing of

small samples. Evaluate historical data for production. Determine if formula change is needed by

manipulating variables in formula which would improve test results by small scale

experimentation. Make RM, formula or process change recommendations to Production.

Evaluate new RMs for suitability in existing formulation.

Obtain MSDSs for new product formulations by working with Regulatory/HSE.

Maintain good order in laboratory. Keep inventory of RMs and supplies. Order and procure new

inventory as needed.

Train incoming employees in R&D, including safety, chemistry, samples preparation, testing,

customer application, troubleshooting equipment, test methods and experimental design, RMs,

and formulation to achieve desired properties.

Supervise daily activities for and provide assignment to up 4 chemists and/or technicians.

Interact directly with sales to develop new products to meet customer demands. Developed

system to prioritize, manage and report progress in up to 15 different projects simultaneously.

Traveled to visit customers to serve as technical expert in RTV products.

Use expertise in RTV chemistry, process, RMs, and testing to make recommendation for

improvements to Production, QC, Sales, Regulatory/HSE.

Research new equipment, and make purchases by coordinating with purchasing agents and

accounting.

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November 2011-February 2012: Quality Control Lab Technician, SESA

Responsibilities include:

Preparing samples for testing silicone rubber, sealants, conformal coatings and cosmetic bases,

additives and catalysts via solvation and application.

Testing uncured samples for specific gravity, viscosity, rheometry, refractive index, and volatility.

Testing cured samples for specific gravity, tensile characteristics, cure rate and hardness.

Keeping accurate records of data, and troubleshooting and retesting samples and instruments

giving anomalous readings.

Compiling and releasing data using Oracle software to confirm product reliability.

August 2011-November 2011: Lab Technician, PPG, Cleveland, Ohio

Responsibilities include:

Assembling letdowns of water-based and solvent-based paint from base, pigment, mica, and

catalyst.

Measuring and adjusting pH using pH meter and viscosity using CAP 2000+.

Performing and analyzing drawdowns on samples for purposes of standardization and

elimination of variance between sprayrooms.

Submitting requests and samples to sprayrooms and coordinating with other departments to

maximize time efficiency and final product quality.

Performing and analyzing adhesion test studies for purposes of insuring compatibility between

paint, primer, and substrate.

Cutting and forming sample plates and testing and analyzing color data using X-rite and Byk-Mac

spectrophotometers.

Managing, organizing, and prioritizing project tasks using Excel.

Assist in formulation of letdowns

References Available on Request

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