Chemist

CHRISTOPHER S. WEST

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Quality Driven Production Support Chemist

Drive quality and production efficiency through process improvement and value engineering.

Diverse background of chemical laboratory positions specializing in coatings formulations, color

matching and technical support. Recognized for identifying and improving coating formulations

and manufacturing/QC processes through statistical analysis and advanced coating testing.

Provides leadership and innovative solutions to complex formulation and efficiency problems

through open minded collaboration and technical expertise.

Quality Control Management Microsoft Office Adobe Illustrator

Coatings Chemistry MFG Pro SAP

Process/Manufacturing Winchart Datacolor Match Pigment

Improvement

Color Matching Perkin Elmer Spectrum 2 Agilent Chemstation

Experience

Akzo Nobel – Union, NJ

Production Support Chemist - (2011 –2014)

Improve production processes and formulations of Interlux and Awlgrip paint lines for the North

American Yacht sub-business group.

o Reformulated anti-fouling, epoxy primers and alkyd topcoat paints as part of value engineering

or material rationalization projects. Significantly reduced the raw material cost and number of

skus used at the Union site.

o Maintained integrity and accuracy of formulations and processes on MFG Pro database.

Ensured raw materials were ordered correctly and products were in specification.

o Transferred existing formulations, processes and test procedures from global sister production

sites in the US and UK. Trained Union site personnel on new procedure allowing the sister sites

to restructure.

o Improved production and QC processes using Winchart statistical program and process

improvement techniques. Significantly improved the production efficiency and right first time

rate of several product lines.

o Procured, set up and instructed chemists on new and lab equipment (FTIR and Datacolor 600).

New equipment achieved quicker turn around on batch corrections in QC lab

CHRISTOPHER S. WEST

FTIR (Perkin Elmer Spectrum 2) and Universal Attenuated Total Reflectance (UATR)

attachment along with Spectrum 2 operating software

Datacolor 600 spectrophotometer and Match Pigment Paint software. Created colorant

files for color matching 1 pack polyurethane coatings.

Quality Control Manager – (2007 – 2011)

Managed quality control system and functions for the production of all Interlux and Awlgrip paint

products at the Union, NJ manufacturing facility

o Mentored and trained QC chemists and technicians on following raw material and paint testing

procedures.

GC Grind Check Dry Time Karl Fisher Titration

FTIR Potlife Density Gloss

Spectrophotometer Sag Viscosity Color Strength

o Adjusted out of specification products based on historical data and communication with R&D.

Investigated and rejected batches and proposed avenues for reworking out of spec product.

o Led continuous improvement and process improvement meetings. Results included improved

raw material testing times and scheduling.

o Researched and responded to customer complaints. Performed lab testing that determined if

recalls were needed. Helped salespeople and customers resolve application problems at

boatyards.

o Documented calibration of all site equipment according to ISO9001 standard. Tracked

calibrations with Microsoft Access database and participated in yearly site audits

o Managed retain storage and disposal as well as production record and storage. Provided

efficient and organized method for access.

Degussa Corporation – Piscataway, NJ

Industrial Colorants Tech Service Chemist (2004 – 2007)

Provided lab technical support for customers and sales force of the industrial colorant/tint lines.

o ISO 9001:2000 Management Representative for the Piscataway Technical Center (6 Laboratories).

Maintained existing quality management system.

Audited all site labs and maintained ISO9001 certification

o Checked industrial colorant lines 844 Chroma Chem, 866 Uni-Cal and 850 Polytrend lines in

customers bases. Tested for compatibility and stability using rub up method, grind check,

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viscosity, intercoat adhesion, weather resistance. Provided salespeople and customers with

data increasing and maintaining the industrial colorant business.

o Consulted customers on product usage and resolved compatibility issues. Suggested

surfactant post additions to existing paint formulations.

Arch Personal Care Products, L.P. – South Plainfield, NJ

Research Chemist and Technical Marketing Assoc. (2000 – 2004)

o Authored product data sheets/brochures and answered customer technical questions.

o Key contact between Personal Care Products and Arch Corporate regulatory team and CTFA. Wrote

MSDS documents.

o Established detailed process instructions and specifications for new product formulations.

F. M. Group, Inc. – Sloatsbrug, NY

Chemist, (1999 - 2000)

o Performed various test on ink for printing industry to support business

Education

• The Richard Stockton College, Galloway, NJ, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Graduated 1999

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