STEPHEN LONG
Oakland Park, FL ***** 1-954-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Detail-oriented and hard working chemist proficient in instrumentation and final product testing. Bringing unmatched technical troubleshooting and data in interpretation skills developed over 25 plus years of experience. Familiar with handling multiple projects in highly competitive environments. Gas Chromatography
Finished Products Analysis
Best Manufacturing Practices
Raw Material Analysis
Troubleshooting Techniques
Workflow Coordination
Batch Record Analysis
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Analytical Chemist, 03/2022 - 08/2023
Physique Cosmetics, LLC – Oakland, FL
Interpretation of raw data for initial profile.
Test raw materials for quality control comparison. Improving existing methods for better product identification. Troubleshoot equipment adjustments to meet and maintain safety, output and quality expectations. Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications. Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment. Developing new and innovative product for the consumer market. Quality Assurance Test Specialist, 11/2019 - 02/2022 For Life Products
Designed easy-to-understand testing protocols for distribution to untrained personnel, incorporating corporate standards and regulatory guidelines.
Used business requirements to create test plans.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
Researched and applied new products and methodologies for integration into final product quality assurance testing.
Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
Reproduced defects troubleshoot unintended results and maintain error logs. Advise customer service team for final products questions. Managed at least 10 customer calls per day concerning product performance. Chemist Supervisor, 11/2008 - 04/2017
Broward County Environmental Laboratory
Prepared waste drums for pick-up and delivery to comply with local, state and federal regulations for treatment and disposal of hazardous waste.
Performed standardized tests on organic and inorganic compounds to observe fundamental differences in properties.
Train new chemists on laboratory procedures.
Write and review SOP's.
Recorded test results using chemistry-specific software program. Interpreted test results to ensure quality assurance protocols are met. Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime. Bachelor of Science: Chemistry, 05/1986
Cameron University - Lawton, OK
EDUCATION