C arol Ashman

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Chemistry Laboratory Assistant

Research Quality Assurance Testing Methodologies Chemistry Compounds

Dependable, detail-oriented and knowledgeable Chemistry Laboratory Technician with

more than 5 years experience providing quality analytical testing of chemical compounds.

Demonstrate strong communications skills and computer skills.

Perform analytical testing efficiently and effectively under deadline-driven

environments.

I nst rumentation used: AA, UV-Vis, GC, pH meter, and automatic ti t rations

Skilled in maintenance and calibration of: pH meter, UV-vis, atomic absorption

T rained new personnel in laboratory testing procedures

K nowledgeable about safe-handling of chemicals and procedures.

ED UCAT ION

Physical Chemistry/ Advanced Organic Chemistry courses taken - U IC - 1995

B.S., Chemistry - E lmhurst College - 1993

P ROFESSIONAL E XPER I ENCE

Emco Chemical Distributors

Analytical Chemist November 2012 to August 2014

Analyzed resins using standardized procedures for NCO, solids, gel t ime, drawdown

Analyzed samples for t in via Atomic Absorption; in-process testing of solids, GC and

density

Analyzed diesel fuel additives for pour point and cold filter pour point.

Ut ilized computers (AX, L I MS and Microsoft Word) to report data and results.

Sampled and gaged of alcohol tankers; testing for GC, proof and UV

Assisted with t raining new personal on test methods.

Reporting results in L I MS and preparing batch approvals and adjustments, as needed

Calibration and maintenance of instruments: pH meter, atomic absorption

Certificate of Analysis Chemist December 2005- November 2012

Prepared certificates of Analysis using MS Word, for outgoing solvents, blends and

p roducts, in a timely fashion. Accurate distribution of certificates by fax and attaching to

outgoing orders. Assisted customers with inquiries and questions.

Coordinated with shipping department for verification of batch numbers, contacted main

office for acquisition of new certificates of analysis, and coordinated with production

department personal for t imely receipt of samples for testing.

Assistedwith sample testing as needed. Tested samples for specific gravity, GC, IR, color,

appearance and water analysis and reporting results in L I MS and MS Excel.

Laboratory Technician - K force at Emco Chemical Distributors

A pril 2005 – December 2005

Provided temporary lab assistance before being brought on as permanent Laboratory

Assistant performing wet chemistry

Analytical Science Laboratory Support Temp at Quest I nternational

April 2003 to October 2004

Analyzed specimens for chloride, acidity and percent water

Assigned to work on critical Project Harmony, running refractive index and density,

data collection, and entering results into database, and reporting with Excel

Early Career:

Laboratory Technician- Suburban Labs May 2002 to February 2003

Senior Laboratory Technician - Safety-Kleen, July 1996 to May 2002

Teaching Assistant - U IC, July 1994 to December 1995

Lab Technician - Particle Data Labs, 1993 to1994

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