Mya Nguyen

***** ***** *****, ******** ******, CA 92708

E-Mail: ad000w@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 714-***-****

Profile

Result-driven and dedicated Research and Development Chemist with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on product development. 16 years of extensive background in R&D focusing on new product development, test method development, design verification and process validations, Gage R&R, raw material evaluation. Experience with conducting engineering and scientific studies. Take ownership of assignments. Proactive and initiative driven to meet project deliverables.

Objective

Seeking professional development in Senior Chemist position with potential for growth and advancement opportunities.

Education

B.A. in Chemistry June 2007

California State University, Long Beach

B.S. in Biochemistry June 2007

California State University, Long Beach

3D Solid Modeling Certificate, Santa Ana College June 2020

CSWP Mechanical Design Solidworks Certificate June 2022 Experience

Research and Development Chemist (July 2007 – Present) Kerr Corporation, Orange, CA

Accomplishments

Formulated and developed new product in the Dental Restorative Business Unit. Specialized in test method development and evaluating new delivery system component.

Performed scientific experiments for process development and scaled up of manufacturing processes from R&D lab batches into pilot batches and full manufacturing scale.

Designed DOE studies to characterize material properties, optimize chemical formulations and equipment capabilities.

Conducted data analysis, interpreted data, and performed trend analysis in optimizing product performance.

Developed new test method utilizing statistical Gage R&R tool to evaluate product/equipment performance.

Employed Solid Works to design mold/fixture/tool for testing.

Developed test protocols in collaboration with team members and provided training to quality control and manufacturing operators upon test method implementation.

Supported complaint investigations to identify potential product non-conformance, performed root cause and risk analysis. Developed and documented complaint evaluation reports.

Supported product sustaining activities including trouble shooting of manufacturing and supplier quality related issues, nonconformances, product disposition, and participating in process improvement and proposing recommendations to scientist.

Collaborated actively cross-functionally with quality engineering and manufacturing from product development through product transfer.

Performed document control of laboratory SOPs and other documents. Achievements

Successfully developed and contributed to the launches of four (4) innovative dental products within 10 years:

Vertise Flow, the first self-adhering dental composite Nexus RMGI, resin-modified glass ionomer luting cement Maxcem Elite, a self-etch, self-adhesive resin dental cement Maxcem Elite Chroma, the first cement with Color Cleanup Indicator cement.

Skills

Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills

Excellent knowledge of Solidworks and 3D print design with 3+ years of experiences

Experienced in commonly used computer programs, such as, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Proficient with TA instrument, Rheometer, Hardness test, Instron tensile and compressive tester, X-rite SP64 and X-rite i7 machine, Master control, Production oracle and iBuy

Acquired technique in 3 Kaizens such as TPI kaizen, 5S kaizen and PT kaizen

Reliable and dependable in generating consistent work performance with little to no management required

Possesses strong organizational, written/verbal communication, and interpersonal relationship skills