Product Development, Synthetic Chemist, Technical Marketer
Resume:
Daniel Milang Mubima
Plainfield, IL 60586
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Summary
Professional with MS in Organic Chemistry, a proven track record of success and a solid background in various aspects of organic chemistry and laboratory techniques. Strong experience in conducting research, planning, product development and performing multi-step synthesis of novel molecules on a milligram to kilogram scale. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with ability to contribute and follow leadership directives at appropriate times. EDUCATION University of Missouri, Columbia, MO January 2006 - June 2009
Masters of Science Organic Chemistry
Areas of Research:
Organic synthesis of Coumarin and Quinolone derivatives, Medicinal Chemistry, Fluorescence Sensing University of Nairobi, Kenya August 1999 - May 2004
Bachelors of Science Industrial Chemistry
Second Class Honors, Upper Division
EXPERIENCE Elevance Renewable Sciences, Woodridge, IL June 2012 – November 2015 Research Technologist/ Synthetic Chemist
Developed new chemical structures leading to products useful in specialty chemical applications
Developed a synthetic method based on olefin metathesis for the production of linear alpha olefins used in oil well drilling fluids
Collaborated with pilot plant for the Diene-Selective Hydrogenation (DSH) of olefins
Developed a synthetic method of producing Natural Oil Polyols (NOPs) for Polyurethane foams
Developed formulation for the preparation of High Resilient Polyurethane flexible foam for automotive seating and other soft trim applications
Strengthened R&D department by contributing innovative ideas, expertise and high professional standards
Served as technical lead in the planning, execution and completion of a product development projects
Coordinated external testing activities with collaborators and providing application research support
Collaborated with process engineering and manufacturing groups on scaling up of processes
Member of technical safety committee, responsible for internal laboratory audit program
Prepared detailed technical reports and presentations on development activities for publications Spherotech, Inc., Lake Forest, IL March 2010 - May 2012 Quality control associate
Analyzed finished products for sizing, solid content and fluorescence
Performed binding assays of biological ligands to polystyrene and magnetic particles
Reviewed and updated standard methods and procedures Unilever HPC, Jefferson City, MO June 2009 - December 2009 Chemist
Calibrated laboratory equipment
Collected samples from production lines and sampled raw materials for analysis
Analyzed bulk and finished detergents, soaps, hair care products and lotions using several analytical methods such as pH, FT-IR, HPLC, GC, UV /Vis, TLC, Karl Fisher Titrator
Recorded analytical results on required reports and in electronic databases and spreadsheet 2
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO January 2006 - September 2009 Chemistry Research Assistant
Designed and implemented multistep synthesis of Coumarin and Quinolone derivatives
Purified organic compounds using column chromatography, distillation, recrystallization and HPLC
Characterized compounds using TLC,MS, LCMS, IR spectrometry, 1H, 13C NMR
Developed techniques for air and moisture sensitive transition metal catalyzed reactions
Supervised and guided 3 undergraduate students to successful completion of their projects
Managed Prof. Glass group inventory of chemicals and waste disposal
Developed computer aided models in the design of chemical agents for the molecular recognition of important bioactive compounds
Chemistry Teaching Assistant
Supervised and guided undergraduate students performing laboratory experiments
Taught classes in General and Organic Chemistry to diverse setting of students
Contributed to the development of a new course curriculum for an Introductory Chemistry Course
Graded and complied students’ data on weekly basis PRESENTATIONS University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Organic Seminar : “Porphyrin based Fluorescent Sensors” October 1, 2007
21st Annual Organic Chemistry day: “ Sensors for Catecholamine” April 25, 2007 Elevance Technical Symposium, Woodridge, IL
Natural Oil Polyols- Foam Application April 1, 2015 PATENTS Mubima, D. 2015 ‘ Low-Color Ester Compositions and Methods of Making and the Same’ US Patent Number 9234156 B2
Mubima, D & Mody, K. 2015 ‘Aqueous Monomer Compositions and Methods of Making and Using the Same’ Publication Number 201******** (Pending)
SKILLS Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Chem Draw, SciFinder, cGMP and GLP Effective communicator, fluent in English and French
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