Analytical Chemist/Engineer Product Development/Material Scientist

Christopher Dion

***********@*****.*** 970-***-**** Berthoud, CO https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dion-a95a7b48

Analytical Chemist Summary

A diligent, responsible, hardworking professional with the ability to guide analysis of samples in a lab through standard operating procedures and improved analytical methods. Experience with establishing timelines, coordinating analytical activities, engaging cross functional teams and ensuring timely delivery of analytical work packages to support volume production. Developed new processes and technologies based on focused research plan, and works independently and diligently to complete the plan. Has an interest in developing into a company expert in the field of solution and electrochemistry. The ability to work as an analytical problem solver on multi-disciplinary teams is essential for this position. You can depend on my professionalism, commitment, technical and interpersonal skills to ensure that your long and short term goals are met.

Method improvement

UV-VIS, FT-IR, chromatography instruments

Analytical Method development

Technological solutions

Product Specifications

Strategic Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Seagate Technology, Longmont, CO 1999-2017

Senior Staff - Material Scientist, 2005 – 2017

Participated on R&D projects utilizing a variety of measurement techniques. Have sufficient breadth to recognize when other technique areas may have better applicability to technical problems.

Ability to prepare, review, conduct, develop and/or validate analytical methods and component specifications.

Troubleshooted analytical problems and conducted laboratory investigation and prepared laboratory investigation report. Theoretical, practical, and technical understanding of multiple analytical instruments.

Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.

Proven record of method development, method qualification and technical transfer, and an ability to implement new methods and technologies.

Ability to thrive in a multi-tasking, fast-paced and complex environment.

Assisted in the development of computer systems for sample tracking, (Laboratory Information Management System, LIMS), laboratory equipment, raw data handling and storage.

Coordinated and ensured completion of projects

Participated on technical teams focused on corporate growth programs as well as efforts to improve quality/reliability of laboratory services

Experience with laboratory automation and micro-analysis

Knowledge in computers, electronics, instrument troubleshooting and statistics

Maintained and troubleshooted analytical equipment.

Frequently communicated results to research scientists, chemists, product development engineers, and technicians.

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Ability to lead other scientists and technicians and provided key analytical data for product and process development and participated in multi-disciplinary product and process development teams

Demonstration of innovative thinking and creativity while solving problems with strong scientific convictions and is willing to take risks

Staff – Head/Media Engineer, 1999-2005

Authored SOP for Media Exposure Test (high sensitivity) used in the Material Science Labs

Authored SOP for Optical Surface Analyzer (OSA) –Engineering Guidelines for Data Interpretation for tribology evalutions

Authored SOP for FT-IR Analysis of Lubricant Thickness

Initiated test plans; reported data, provided leadership in test methods for Particle Analysis

Analysis, identification, proposed mechanisms of lubricant degradation in tribology

Discovered the effect of known drive contaminants on the lubricant system and gave scientific reasons or corrective actions regarding these chemical contaminants –using tools that the company had on-site.

Suggested alternative lubricants be used in our products based on chemical weaknesses of current lubricant systems.

Proposed alternate methods of monitoring contaminants developed for in-situ tests.

Performed competitive analysis of drives –particulate cleanliness (laser particle counter) and vapor/outgassing cleanliness (GC-MS) testing completed.

Completed temperature dependent particle count testing used to measure aerosoling effects.

Fixed the three largest organic contamination related failure modes in the industry costing the company several million dollars.

Lambda Physik (Coherent Inc.), Fort Collins, CO 1997-1998

Field Service Engineer

Installed, repaired, and serviced complex laser systems at medical, industrial, and academic customer sites. This included mechanical, chemical, optical alignment, and electrical troubleshooting. This included stepper systems (lithography), dye lasers, and excimer lasers.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Ph.D., Chemistry

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

B.S., Chemistry

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA

Management/Leadership Training – Harvard Business School

FMEA Class

Project Management – Franklin Covey

Disc Drive Basics –Knowledge Tek (IDEMA)

Microscopy of Small Particles and Droplets – The MacCrone Group

TSI Particle Analysis – TSI

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION

American Chemical Society – member since 1994

Publications List available upon Request

References available upon Request

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