Technician, Chemist

Phone 302-***-****

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

Mark T. Bennett

Career Summary

Professional chemist with 20 plus years experience in the development of

household cleaning products, specializing in aerosol products. I am

familiar with the GLP process (Good Laboratory Practices) I have prepared

CSF's reports for the EPA and Alcohol Usage reports for the ATF. I have

developed various SOP's. I worked on and/or developed such products as

Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Lysol Basin, Tub & Tile Cleaner, Resolve Carpet

Cleaner and Lysol Neutra-Air Sanitizer.

Education

< Ramapo College of New Jersey, B.S. Chemistry, May 2002 Graduated Cum

Laude

< Orange County Community College, A.S. Liberal Arts, Math, and Science,

May 1994 Graduated with High Honors

< Aerosol Technology, Center for Professional Advancement

< Emulsion Suspension Technology, Center for Professional Advancement

Work Experience

2011-Present Miscellaneous endeavors, Milton, Delaware

< Landscaping

< Grace Church

< God's Way Thrift Store

2006-2009 Elite Pools, River Vale, New Jersey

Installer/General

< Install, set rebar and plumbing

< Install coping tiles

< Build and install waterfall

< Open/close (seasonal)

2000 - 2006 Reckitt Benckiser, Montvale, New Jersey

Research Scientist - Spray Disinfectants Group

< Investigate and qualify alternate raw materials, and venders, for new

and existing products.

< Formulate and evaluate new and or improved products to meet consumer

needs in terms of performance and attributes.

< Coordinate and develop test procedures and sample preparation for

efficacy, toxicity, stability, and consumer testing.

< Evaluate competitive products and use the technical findings as the

basis for recommending product improvements.

1999 - 2000 Reckitt & Colman, Montvale, New Jersey

Assistant Scientist - Aerosol Engineering Group

< Perform evaluations, product/ package stabilities, and test method

development, statistical analysis of data.

< Investigate and qualify alternate raw materials, vendors, plus packaging

components for new and existing products.

< Provide technical expertise in formula development of aerosol household

cleaning products.

< Evaluate competitive products and use the technical findings as the

basis for recommending product improvements.

< Investigate and recommend solutions to processing/manufacturing problems

when the need arises.

1997 - 1999 Reckitt & Colman, Montvale, New Jersey

Assistant Scientist - Bathroom Care Group

< Investigate and qualify alternate raw materials, and venders, for new

and existing products.

< Formulate and evaluate new and or improved products to meet consumer

needs in terms of performance and attributes.

< Coordinate and develop test procedures and sample preparation for

efficacy, toxicity, stability, and consumer testing.

< Evaluate competitive products and use the technical findings as the

basis for recommending product improvements.

1984 - 1997 L&F / Reckitt & Colman, Montvale, New Jersey

Research Technician - Aerosol Disinfectant Laboratory 1993 - 1997

Senior Lab Technician 1987 - 1993, Lab Technician 1984 - 1987

< Working independently increased throughout specified times.

< Prepare and evaluate compatibility studies of new and improved products.

< Evaluate and recommend packaging/delivery system for new and improved

aerosol products.

< Prepare samples for efficacy, package stability, and consumer testing.

< Maintain laboratory facilities and equipment in clean working order.

< Maintain raw materials, reagents and supplies required for product

formulation, evaluation and laboratory testing.

1982 - 1984 Lehn & Fink, Montvale, New Jersey

Stockroom Clerk

< Prepare mail for pick-up and deliver.

< Fill product literature requests for sales force.

Interests

My children, the outdoors, landscape/gardening, home improvements

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