Quality Control Chemist

Francis Jordan

**** ****** ******* *** *** Vegas, NV 89032

Cell: 803-***-**** Email: acuaxi@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

A Chemist versed in research, bio-analytical, method development, stability analysis, wet chemistry, and validation analysis. Well practiced in instrument monitoring and analytical method performance.

Summary of Qualifications

Differential Centrifugation

FTIR

Spectrophotometry

DNA extraction

Gram Staining

Aseptic technique

DNA sample preparation

Sequencing analysis

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

SDS-PAGE

XRF

cGMP

Bacterial Culture

ELISA

MS office

ICP/ICP-MS

Affinity Chromatography

Ion exchange chromatography

Gas Chromatography

Paper Chromatography

HPLC

Titration

Manual Titration

Wet Chemistry

Employment History

Advanced Technology Laboratory 2016-Present

Principal Analyst

Analyze environmental samples for metals according to EPA methods

Execute environmental analyses of waste, storm, and drinking water, and soil samples to comply with the Nevada of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and EPA regulations

Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation with the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation

Assemble forms from raw data to make data packages

Level two review data packages for quality before sent to clients

Duke Energy 2015-2016

ICP/ICP-MS Chemist

Monitor metals found in the environment to determine their impact on drinking water and wastewater

Monitor metals found in the environment to determine their impact on oils

Analyze environmental samples for metals by ICP using method 200.7

Analyze environmental samples for metals by ICP-MS using method 200.8

Analyzed solid, liquid, waste samples for TCLP and SPLP analysis

Performed preventative maintenance and trouble shooting on instrumentation

Prep and analyze of soil and water environmental samples for mercury

Form data packages from analytical data for customer reports

Job Relevant Skills

ICP

NPDES

NELAC

Quality Control

Batch adjustments and calculations

Serial dilutions

EPA

Titration

Wet Chemistry

cGMP /cGLP

LIMS

Coalogix, Inc 2013 – 2015

Process Chemist

Quality test raw materials, in process chemical solutions, in process chemical dips and solutions, finish products and wastewater metals.

Ensure Catalyst Activity level by maintaining chemical conditions in batch tanks and adjusting them as necessary

Direct Chemical Technicians and Lab Technicians

Method development and validation

Developed Raw Materials Testing Program

R&D

Performed preventative maintenance and trouble shooting on instrumentation coordinated maintenance with vendors as needed

Analyze dips and in-process large scale solutions for metal and target compound and or catalyst concentration

Preparing standards and laboratory solutions for technicians shift.

QA duties including validating and maintaining a meticulous log of all daily calibrations of equipment and instrumentation and checking lab notebooks in instances of quality defect reports. (QDR)

Ordering supplies and maintaining inventory

Test and Analyzed treated wastewater for metals using ICP

Monitor catalyst efficiency during processing

Consistently ahead of production deadlines with analytical results to ensure a high quality efficiently and safely manufactured product.

Identify discrepancies in results and track down errors in instrumentation or experimental method as needed

Job Relevant Skills

ICP

GC

HPLC

IC

FTIR

XRF

Chemical Process Management

Batch adjustments and calculations

R&D Scale projections

Viscosity

Specific Gravity

Serial dilutions

Titration

Manual Titration

Wet Chemistry

cGMP /cGLP

LIMS

MS Office/EXCEL

Shealy Environmental Services, Inc 2012-2013

Analyst

Prepare waste, storm, drain, and drinking water, and soils samples according to EPA Methods

Execute environmental analyses of waste, storm, and drinking water, and soil samples to comply with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and EPA regulations

Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation with the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation

Preparing, batching, and analyzing client samples taking special and varied client QC requirements

Interfacing with Laboratory Information Management Software

Create and assemble forms and raw data packages from analytical data

Ensured data packages were in lined with Department of Defence and Department of Energy guidelines

Job Relevant Skills

ICP

GC

HPLC

Quality Control

Batch adjustments and calculations

Serial dilutions

EPA

Titration

Wet Chemistry

cGMP /cGLP

LIMS

Claflin University 2011-2012

Laboratory Technician

Prepare and assemble materials and equipment used in physical science and general chemistry experiments and demonstrations

Operate scientific instruments and laboratory apparatus used in experiments and demonstrations; such as gas chromatographers, IR and UV spectrophotometers, analytical balances, spectrophotometers, and pH meters

Orders, issues, receives, and stores laboratory materials and supplies

Claflin University 2010-2011

Biochemist

Utilized an array biochemical techniques specifically protein biochemistry

Investigated protein engineering that mimics the process of natural selection to evolve nucleic acids

Variance of the Beta-Galactosidase gene with use of Manganese(2+)

Implemented techniques such as PCR, SDS-PAGE, 2D-PAGE, ELISA, Gel Electrophoresis and other biochemical techniques to purify protein and characterize binding sites

SDS-PAGE

DNA sample preparation

Sequencing analysis

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Liquid Chromatography

MS Office/EXCEL

Mass Spectroscopy

ELISA

Claflin University 2008-2010

Organic Chemist

Synthesized metallic ligands to form single molecular magnets

Nitrated aromatic compounds and reduced to amines

Used purifications methods to get crystals

Used NMR, UV-Vis, Mass Spectrophotometer to analyze data

Honors

2008-2010 SC Alliance for Minority Participation Scholar Claflin University

2006-2010 Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College Claflin University

Education

Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, 2011

Skills Summary

• Expert in Chemistry • Learning and Research Skills

• Highly Motivated • Planning and Leading Skills

• Deep Environmental Observation • Molecular Modeling

• Quality and Productivity Improvement • Communications

• Creative Talent • Quality Control

• Critical Thinking • Research Methods

• Solvent Extraction Methods • Record Keeping

Research Experience

Honors Thesis “Synthesis on a Metallic Ligand to form a Single Molecular Magnet using ‘f’ and‘d’ block elements”. Thesis presented at 2009 HBCU Research Conference Atlanta, GA and 2010 SCAMP Research Conference Columbia, SC

“Directed Evolution: Variance of the Beta-Galactosidase Gene” Research presented at 2011 SCAMP Research Conference Orangeburg, SC

Memberships/Organizations

American Chemical Society

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc

National Pan Hellenic Council

Alice Carson Tisdale Honor Student

SC Minority Alliance Participant

References

Available upon request

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