Chemist, QA/QC, Hands-on Instrumental Experience, cGMP

Chad C. Simpson

*** * ***** ** #****, CHICAGO, IL, 60605

708-***-****, *******@*****.***

Summary

•Three years of undergraduate research experience in a •Efficient data entry ability (380CPM/85WPM)

highly productive laboratory environment •Advanced knowledge of Windows workstations

•Current contract employee at an established including troubleshooting, hardware

nanotechnology production facility (NTC) who has maintenance/repair, and Microsoft Office Suite

earned a great deal of responsibility in a short period software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

of time.

•Extensive hands-on instrumental experience

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry [ACS Certified] December 2014

Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Chemistry Department GPA: 3.0/4.0

Work Experience

Sales Support March 2015-Current

Fastenal Company

Summary of Duties

• Shipping/Receiving/Deliveries • Stock checks and other sales support duties.

• Picking/Packing • Stock organization and management and other

related clerical duties.

QA/QC Analyst (Chemist I) January 2015-April 2015

Nanophase Technologies Corporation, Romeoville, IL Contract Position

Summary of Duties

• QA/QC of coated/uncoated nano zinc oxide •Daily testing of coated/uncoated powders and in-

powders (APIs) to include: issuance of batch process dispersions to include: surface area

records/labels, USP testing of in-process/finished analysis, particle size distribution analysis, residual

product/feed stock, calibration/inspection of solvent analysis by GC, trace lead/cadmium

instrumentation and production equipment, and analysis by ICP-OES, bulk density analysis,

maintenance of spreadsheets/physical records hydrophobicity studies, total solids analysis by

documenting completion of all duties listed. TGA and LoD/LoI, %T analysis by UV-VIS,

viscosity analysis, crystal structure analysis by

• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards XRDS, functional group analysis by ATR-FTIR, as

related to production of coated zinc oxide powders well as a number of other analytical/wet

to include: FDA (cGMP), ISO 9001-4/14001, chemical/USP testing performed on a less-than-

OSHA, and EPA (land/air/water). daily basis.

Undergraduate Researcher January 2011 – December 2013

Hitchcock Research Group, Illinois State University 7 hr/wk minimum for 8 semesters

Summary of Duties

•Presented research updates and findings at weekly •Trained in sample preparation and characterization

chemical hygiene and safety briefings methods common to organic synthesis to include:

•Completed both individual and group projects TLC, liquid-liquid extraction, IR, and extensive

experience with 1H and 13C NMR.

•Performed chemical syntheses including bulk

preparations •Trained in safe application and handling methods

•Aided in ordering reagents cost-effectively and for dangerous compounds to include reducing

otherwise maintaining chemical inventory. agents and pyrophores.

Professional References

Shawn R. Hitchcock, Ph.D. (Research Advisor)

Professor of Chemistry

317 Science Lab Building (Office)

316 Science Lab Building (Lab)

Department of Chemistry

Illinois State University

Normal, IL 61790-4160

E-mail (1): *******@*************.***

E-mail (2): *******@*****.***

Telephone: 309-***-****

Cell: 309-***-****

Fax: 309-***-****

Website:http://chemistry.illinoisstate.edu/files/coins/profile/srhitch

Jon Friesen, Ph.D. (Former Professor)

Professor of Biochemistry

318 Science Lab Building (Office)

Department of Chemistry

Illinois State University

Normal, IL 61790-4160

E-mail: *******@*****.***

Telephone: 309-***-****

Fax: 309-***-****

Website: http://chemistry.illinoisstate.edu/jfriese/

Karen Burtschi (Former Supervisor: Gamestop)

Cell: 217-***-****

David Ogren (Supervisor: Fastenal Company)

Email: ******@********.***

Cell: 847-***-****

Professional Affiliations

The American Chemical Society

The American Association for the Advancement of Science

Contact this candidate