Sr. Research Assocoiate/QC Chemist

Saima Jaffri

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978-***-**** actrts@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Highly organized and dedicated Research Associate with 12 years of experience in providing responsive and high-quality analytical measurements. Consistently achieve results and solve problems with innovative solutions. Expertise in maintaining and repairing analytical instruments while developing new methods, preparing standard operating procedures, and training internal customers. Known as valued asset to the company, identifying cost savings and adding to the conformity of commercial products. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work on group projects and as an individual contributor.

Instruments:

ASAP2020 (Accelerated Surface Area and Porosimetry System)

Tristar3000 and VacPrep

DVS-advantage (Dynamic Vapor Sorption), DVS intrinsic

ARG 2 Rheometer

UV/Vis

VCA

Rhesca

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, MathCad, TA Data Analysis programs, and JMP

Experience developing SOPs, LabRats, and LERATS and control charts on JMP

LIMS

Knowledge of HPLC

Professional Experience

Cabot Corporation, Billerica, MA 2003 – 2015

Senior Research Associate (2009 – 2015)

Supported businesses by providing responsive and high-quality analytical measurements for surface energy characterization of particles by conducting gas adsorption using ASAP2020 instruments. Ensured timely and effective communication of results to internal customers with statistical analysis. Set up new probes and methods on ASAP for problem solving.

Managed work flow in the group by providing analytical support in Dynamic Vapor Sorption Instruments (gravimetric) and BET/STSA Tristar3000 when needed. Served as committed mentor and trained new hires with these instruments and data analysis for smooth and rigorous transition.

Improved BET SA and t-plot analysis efficiency for surface energy group by inquiring into and successfully loading Microactive software in lab computers.

Supported new business by developing an innovative method for preparing and analyzing graphenes/nanomaterials on ASAP2020 and Tristar3000. This included modifying instruments, SOPs, and LabRATS and correctly acquiring and interpreting BET and t-Plot External Surface Area using both Harkins and Jura and Halsey models. Mitigated potential fire hazard and developed methods for safe handling.

Minimized cost and downtime of instruments by obtaining discounted service contracts, performing preventive maintenance, identifying problems, and troubleshooting.

Aided in method development, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting for Rheological studies and RAD report on works of cohesion for carbon blacks and silicas. Provided support with rheology to others by training and setting up methods.

Set up new relevant methods and ensured acquisition of high-quality data on porosity characterization of activated carbons with gas adsorption equipment (ASAP).Used perspective BJH and DFT models to analyze and interpret them.

Improved safety protocols by maintaining dolphin chemical inventory, keeping safety documents up to date and complying with all safety policies and procedures.

Improved the turn-around time by prioritizing the samples in weekly meetings and having zero overdue requests in Winlims system.

Research Associate/Chemical Technician (2003 – 2008)

Developed new test by analyzing patentable surface energy characteristics of carbon black and silica using various analytical techniques.

Facilitated the transfer of newly developed tests to the QC group and trained QC personnel on them.

Redesigned Surface Energy Submission Form to make it easier for customers to provide information so that their problems could be understood and solved.

Improved understanding and implementation of statistical tools, such as the quality control charts and data comparison situations.

Improved sample submission process with alignment of priorities within the group to allow for smoother and more complete transfer of data. Kept requests in WimLims up to date with correct priorities, due dates, and final reports.

Aided in new surface energy test developments by testing various probes and establishing the proper testing procedures on ASAP2020 and DVS-advantage.

Established procedure for running three simultaneous ASAPs to increase efficiency. Performed comparison studies between ASAPs and identified and eliminated the source of errors for high precision measurements.

Provided analytical support in developing film and solution-based solvatochromic testing on polymer polarity, including stock solution preparation and dichloromethane distillation.

Managed data by developing and maintaining a more useful backlog for all surface energy test and updating SE parameters for SE Community of Practice webpage.

Awards

Received the 2004 Samuel W. Bodman Award for Excellence

Education

B.S., Clinical Lab Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Professional Development

STOP Safety Program for Employees Training

Certification of Training on ASAP2020

Rheology – The Basics of Viscoelasticity Webinar

Annual Nanomaterial Refresher Training

Basic Statistics

Seminar on “Rotational Shear Rheometry”

JDE and Winlims System Training

Training course on Thermogravimetric Analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Rheology Theory and Application at TA.

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