Senior Laboratory Technologist
Resume:
Glenn L. Derricotte
Yardley, Pennsylvania 19067
Cell: 267-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Senior Technologist/Research & Development, where
demonstrated strengths in the areas of problem solving techniques, mechanical,
analytical and communication skills will contribute to resolution of complex
problems and the integration of new technology designed to increase process
efficiency which will lead to increased profitability.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY: Extensive experience in the Petrochemical
Manufacturing Industry, with emphasis in Research Science, Laboratory
Technology, and Refining Operations to include, but not limited to the following:
• Process technologies, high & • Overhead costs minimization
Low pressure mixing
• Pilot & production scale batch • Budget compliance
preparation
• Mixing – Tensile, viscosity, • Project planning, research and
titration, IR, GC, NMR development
• Research findings presentation • Data collection and analysis
• Process and product • Key staff training and orientation
manufacturing support
• Batch reaction process • GC/MS, Viscometers, D86
Distillation
• Product specifications and • X-Ray Sulfur, AA, ICP, and PM
modifications Flash
• Raw materials testing – new • Special Project Team
formulations (powder, liquid) participation and support
• Underwriter assistance, • Instrument tag-out & return-to-
Laboratory & Factory service expertise
• Laboratory equipment, • Blue Mountain Software
procurement
• Regulatory Agency compliance • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Root Cause Analysis • Organizational Transition
Process experience
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Lead Senior Lab Technician, Air Liquide, Morrisville, Pennsylvania (2012-
2014)
Responsible for oversight of major functions of the lab including analyzing toxic
and non-toxic and corrosive products using trace analyzers, chromatographs, and
other instrumentation while applying specifications to determine whether a
product will pass or fail QC testing. Assist in implementation of new laboratory
equipment, and operating laboratory equipment to perform laboratory
experiments and tests, record results, and troubleshoot lab equipment. All data
are recorded accurately to track data results.
Senior Technologist, Dow Chemical Company, Springhouse, Pennsylvania
(2009-2012)
Responsible for primary materials/Monomers; processing, testing and
organization of materials being formulated for customer support; identification of
tolerances, levels, and performance, as well as measure and analyze Polymer
Additives contained in personal care products; utilize trail output and
experimentation with combinations of powder and base raw materials;
composition analysis, operational properties, and Polymer addition analysis and
application; critical data recording, and operations support; product specification
oversight in compliance with R&D testing procedures; testing data interpretation
and technical report writing.
Research Scientist, Rohm and Haas, Springhouse, Pennsylvania (2008 – 2009)
Responsible for primary materials/Monomers; processing, testing and
organization of materials being formulated; identification of tolerances, levels,
and performance, as well as measure and analyze Polymer Additives contained in
personal care products; utilize trail output and experimentation with combinations
of raw materials; composition analysis, operational properties, and Polymer
analysis; critical data recording, and operations support; special project
participation with cross-functional teams; R&D and sales/business teams project
support; product specification oversight in compliance with R&D testing
procedures; testing data interpretation and technical report writing; Liaison
between various groups and research teams.
Calibration Supervisor, (Contract – Aerotek Scientific) Auxillium
Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Horsham, Pennsylvania (2007 – 2008)
Responsible for scheduling calibrations for instruments and systems used in
cGMP operations for the Horsham and Malvern facilities; scheduling database
maintenance and control for installations and calibrations; identification and
labeling of all instrumentation; assignment of calibration frequencies and
tolerances; operational support with critical utilities, installations and all other
repairs as indicated; identification and tagging of instrumentation; assessment of
instruments designed to ensure impacts to cGMP production and operations;
access manufacturer specifications, process criticality, environmental conditions
and past performance; maintenance of out-of-tolerance reports and notification;
troubleshooting and adjustments; assist QA group in generation of deviation
reports; identify and tag-out of service equipment and return-to-service
procedures.
Owner/Operator, Real Estate Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2005 –
2006)
Responsible for all marketing and sales directives of independently owned and
operated Real Estate organization.
Technician Specialist, Laboratory/Refinery Operations, Utilities Division,
Sunoco, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2000 – 2005)
Responsible for management of field laboratories, troubleshooting and
maintenance of analytical and support equipment; training and coordination of
new employees as required for routine testing and safety; working with analytical
instruments to include: GC/MS, Viscometers, D86 Distillation, X-Ray Sulfur,
AA, ICP, and PM Flash; laboratory analysis for quality control assurance;
inventory control and procurement of machinery and supplies, and relief shift
supervisor; wastewater treatment plant operations; testing and treatment
procedures for utility equipment; compilation of unit data; monitoring of facility
operations and emissions data, boiler efficiency, Class “A” Engineering License
and facility operations; rotating equipment maintenance and operations;
maintenance of RCRA standards and shift supervision.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
B.A., History, Lincoln University, Oxford, Pennsylvania
Coursework – Management & Marketing, Temple University, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
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