Brenda Bodine

***** ****** **. **** ****, Michigan, 48134

734-***-**** home 734-***-**** cell

acrcki@r.postjobfree.com

Summary Of Qualifications

A highly experienced Laboratory Operations Professional with the following skills:

Valued Laboratory Technician in wet /dry analysis methods and Gas Chromatography.

Experienced Microbial Testing and Data Entry

Demonstrated superior operations skills in evaluating, addressing and resolving

problematic issues in chemical processing environments

A committed team player, with a proven ability to meet and exceed set goals

Exceptional focus and follow through abilities, with a record of efficiency and productivity

Gifted communicator; work effectively with colleagues at all levels

Ability to be cross trained as Chemical Process Operator, Quality Control Inspector or

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Professional Experience

Amcane Sugar, LLC-Taylor, Michigan 2010-Present

Laboratory Technician/Microbial Analysis/Data Entry

Proficiency in the standard analytical testing of sugars, chemical analysis of process waters

Microbiological assessment of sugars and in the calibration and upkeep of instrumentation

used to carry out these tests

Analytical tests of sugars include measurements of % solids, % invert, % ash, % sucrose,

color, turbidity, sediment and pH.

The list of instruments used include; refractometer, spectrophotometer, conductivity

meter, saccharimeter, turbidity meter, vacuum pump and pH meter

Process waters are sampled on a daily bases. Hot water, steam, tap water, boiler water and water from the softener are checked for hardness, pH, sulfate, alkalinity, conductivity and

phosphates using titration drop tests kits

Microbial testing of sugars is performed by the Millipore filtration technique.

Assessment of sugars involves sampling of product, sterile media preparation, sterilization of equipment, sample dilution, sample plating and daily tabulation of plate counts.

Taminco-Riverview, Michigan 1987-October 2009

Laboratory Technicial/Chemical Process Operator

Taminco is a multi $ Billion Belgian owned chemical company that provides chemical products to include

The production of most Alkyl and Alkyl-alkanoamines and derivatives used for agriculture, animal health,

gas and oil treatment products and solvents.

Experience conducting the daily operations of a laboratory to include analyzing

hazardous materials, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment.

Performed laboratory analysis using ion, gas and liquid chromatography, infrared

spectrum, refractive index, LECO sulfur analysis and wet chemistry.

Performed duties of an Environmental Technician on a periodic basis.

Contributed to the profitability of the Riverview plant through proactive machine

operation, with significant success in generating increased production and revenues

Conducted the daily operations of up to six chemical reactors and ten distillation

columns simultaneously in a complex manufacturing facility

Actively worked with plant maintenance personnel to improve efficiency and reduce

downtime costs associated with condensers, heat exchangers, pumps and all

instrumentation.

Eliminated the use of a vacuum system and replaced it with a gravity drop procedure,

resulting in a greatly reduced probability of injuries and burns

Devised an improved vent system on Wash Water Holding Tanks, resulting in reduced

inhalation of chemical fumes

Coordinated the shipping of raw materials and finished products

Exceptional safety and attendance record during entire 22year career at Taminco.

Guardian Glass, Carleton, Mi 1979-1986

Quality Control Inspector

K-Mart, Woodhaven 1977-1979

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Save-Mor Drugs Distribution, Detroit, Mi 1975-1977

Pricing Clerk

Education/Technical Training

Certificate in Industrial Firefighting from Texas A&M Fire School

Certificate in Hazmat Emergency Response from the University of Finlay, OH.

Graduate, Flat Rock High School, Flat Rock, Mi

Acquainted with MS WORD, Excel, MS Outlook and Windows software applications

Certified in CPR and First Aid by the American Red Cross

Trained member of the Taminco Fire Brigade

Experienced in Honeywell Control Systems

Confined Space/Rope Rescue Training

ISO 9000 Compliance Training

Trained in Process Hazard Awareness, Confined Space Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens

Annual Driver RCRA Hazardous Materials Training, as well as Lockout/Tagout Safety

Licensed Hi/Lo

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