Analytical Chemist
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Bastrop, LA ***** TAN_EBF@YAHOO.C
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Tanya White
Objective An increasingly challenging position where training and experience may
be used for mutual benefit.
Experience 2012-Present Myriant Corporation Lake Providence, LA
QC Chemist
Created and implemented laboratory procedures for start-up of new
chemical company.
Start fermentations using shake flasks and bioreactors for
microorganisms ending in successful mass growth of (E.coli) bio-
succinic acid, used to substitute the use of petroleum-based
chemicals.
Conduct downstream process analysis related to harvest, separation
by IC and HPLC, drying etc, leading to waste water discharge under
regulation.
Bench top analytical testing and wet chemistry.
2010-2011 Georgia-Pacific Chemicals Crossett, AR
QA/QC Chemist
Analyze outgoing Tall Oil and Resin products for customer specific
qualities by using near infrared spectroscopy and typical wet-method
testing such as acid value, percent moisture, viscosity, melt point,
refractive index, and alkalinity in accordance with DOT regulations.
Standardization of reagents, buffers and internal GC standards.
Verify and document approval of incoming raw materials for plant
production.
Environmental compliance and hazardous waste elimination.
2005-2009 Southwest Research Institute Pine Bluff, AR
Analytical Laboratory Technician
Certified to perform gas chromatograph analysis, including GC-MSD
& FPD, for lethal chemical agents in air and environmental media.
Capable of calibrations, calculations, troubleshooting and repairing
instruments, and able to prepare and analyze field and quality
control samples.
Analyze liquid extraction samples and waste tanks for toxicity,
weight, pH, density, specific gravity, percent caustic, percent chlorine
and other constituents.
Represent shift crew on SPIRITeam (Safety Process Improvement
Review & Implementation Team) and member of L.I.T. (Laboratory
Improvement Team).
2004-2005 Charles River Laboratories Redfield, AR
Toxicology Research Technician
Committed to GLP and humane care of research animals (small,
medium, and large) produced and used in all activities.
Work directly with pharmaceutical companies and study directors on
preclinical drug testing and documentation in accordance with study
protocols and applicable SOP’s.
Certified in dosing procedures such as intravenous, capsule, oral
gavage, dermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular.
Efficient in blood collection (jugular, tail, ear, open and closed cardiac,
orbital sinus, and vascular access ports).
2003 Worley Catastrophe Service Richmond, VA
Independent Insurance Adjuster
Handled residential insurance claims for Traveler’s Insurance Company
as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Isabel.
Able to investigate, evaluate, estimate, negotiate, and settle claims with
multiple lines of coverage both over the phone and in the field.
1998-2002 State Farm Insurance Companies Monroe, LA
Senior Claim Representative, National Catastrophe Team
Traveled to national disasters, assessed storm damage to homes and
wrote complex estimates by utilizing knowledge of residential building
construction and computer software.
Interpreted insurance policy coverages and applied to claims.
Assisted in training newly hired claim representatives.
Rope and harness certified for two story and steep roofs.
1997-1998 State Farm Insurance Companies Monroe, LA
Temporary Personnel
Transitioned digital information into printable versions for all company
departments.
Operated all printing machinery in the Data Processing Department.
Education 1994-1998 Grambling State University Grambling, LA
B.S., Biology with a concentration in Chemistry.
Graduated cum laude.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Order of Eastern Star, Beta Kappa Chi
Scientific Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Mu and Golden Key National
Honor Societies.
1997 Meharry Medical College Nashville,
TN
Internship, Anatomy Department.
Participated in ongoing research by performing surgery on animals to
introduce test drug and analyze blood samples.
1991-1994 Bastrop High School Bastrop,
LA
Honor Graduate
Software LIMS, Chemstation, Provantis, Xactimate, Chromeleon, and OpenLAB
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