Kendra T. Jones
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Crown Point, IN 46307 Email: *********@*******.***
Quality Control Chemist
TECHNICAL CHEMIST WASTEWATER CHEMIST
Accomplished Senior Chemist with extensive supervisory experience in conducting laboratory analysis to improve products, develop new applications and enhance customer experience to meet business objectives. Excellent scientific, analytical, research, and testing skills with solid knowledge of analytical techniques and instrumentation. Self-directed professional with the ability to initiate study investigation and project manage to successful completion. Effective communicator and liaison between operations and product completion with reputation for maintaining Lab excellence.
Class IV Wastewater Certification, License
Areas Of Expertise
Research, Investigation
Strategic Water Analysis
Product Management
Quality Control
Technical Writing
Data Tracking, Analysis
Analytical Techniques
Testing Methods
Time Management
Presentations
Wastewater Chemist
Risks & Controls Management
Process Improvements
Problem Solving
Quality Assurance
Professional Experience
QA/QC Chemist Supervisor M-F 7:00-3:30pm Present
Gary Sanitary District, Gary, IN
Prepare standards for sample analysis; maintain 90%-110% recovery
Prepare reagents
Review chemist’s bench sheets and data using LIMS.
Prepare daily bench sheets for chemist using LIMS.
Keep lab in compliance with IWEA/ Maintain Lab Excellence Award
In responsible charge of Chemists and analytical data
Perform water analyses
Maintain EPA standards
Chemist M-F 7:00-3:30pm 11/97-02/10 United Water/Gary Sanitary District, Gary, IN
Performed water analyses for parameters of BOD, phosphorus, ammonia nitrogen, chlorine residual, pH, total solids, and oil and grease
Testing methods included titrations, extractions, and the use of several spectrophotometers and electrode probes.
Performed field excursions to extract E-coli samples
Quality Control Technician M-F 2:50-10:50 10/96-10/97
Nabisco Brands, Chicago, IL
Monitored, audited, and analyzed in-process functions and finished products within the manufacturing plant
Performed chemical and physical quality control analyses utilizing Technicon, Decagon, Titro processor, and Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer instruments
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS
Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN
30 credit hours towards Civil Engineering Technology
Professional Development & Skills
Class IV Wastewater Operator's license
CPR and OSHA Safety training
Microsoft Office, Supervision, Chemistry Analyses, Quality Control