Lab Analyst
Resume:
George Ramos
*** *. ******** ****** ******,Texas 78387
**************@*****.***
Summary:
I am a detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor's in Biology. In my work experience, I was responsible for performing test methods while recording and reporting test data with rigorous conformance to procedures. I also supported and assisted the lab supervisors, and chemists by performing routine and non-routine laboratory analysis including wet chemistry, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and Karl Fischer titration analysis. Additionally, he have performed calibration and maintenance of test equipment. Education:
• B.A. Biology
• Associates in Applied Science in Process Technology
• Para Legal Studies at Wharton, Jr. College, Wharton Texas
• Class D Exam (score of 86) for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator -Texas Water Commission Skills:
• Lab experience in plastic testing as melt flow rate, extrusion, injection molding, Izod impact, tensile and flexural testing.
• Experience with wet chemical testing methods, XRF, FTIR, NMR spectroscopy, and gas chromatography.
• Poly-carbonate Site Logistics Operator.
• Board Operator for Poly-Ethylene Plant. & Plant Emergency Response Team Member Relevant Work Experience in Labs:
Chemical Technician August 17, 2022, to April 30,2024 at Specraforce with Nalco-Ecolab Company at Steel Dynamics Inc, 854 Highway 89, Sinton, Texas 7887
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses using wet lab techniques
• Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of liquids
• Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses. • Provide technical support and assistance to chemists and engineers.
• Prepare chemical solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas or create experimental formulas.
• Maintain, clean, and sterilize laboratory instruments and equipment. • Write technical reports or prepare graphs and charts to document experimental results.
• Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies. Lab Technician June 10, 2019, to September 3, 2019 Chemicals Incorporated, 8055 State Highway 60 South, Bay City, Texas 77414
• Provided quality control and assurance testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, in a safe manner; additional duties included the following: Evaluated data using appropriate software to ensure the results met internal and external specifications.
• Notified management when testing results did not meet required specifications.
• Supported continuous improvement of lab and plant processes through QA/QC activities to meet and/or exceed customer expectations.
• Calibrated instruments and standardized solutions according to documented procedures and completed required records.
• Prepared standards and solutions needed to maintain calibrations of instruments.
• Completed routine sample analysis following documented methods and communicated with Operations and Shift Supervisors about the quality of the material.
• Maintained chemical standards documentation and ensured re-certification was completed and documented as needed.
• Participated in laboratory housekeeping and safety inspections. Assisted analytical chemists with analysis and samples and method development as needed.
• Carried out routine chemical reactions and bench-scale tests of plant processes, sample collection in the plant, environmental monitoring, or plant analytical instrumentation maintenance/calibration.
• Assisted with lab supply management including restocking lab supplies.
• Processed and released shipments.
• Evaluated raw material COAs versus approved specifications to authorize material in plants. Assisted with writing or revising work instructions.
• Audited quality documents and documented non-conformances.
• Generated COAs and reviewed for accuracy. Optimized existing procedures.
• Participated and made recommendations in safety meetings.
• Maintained Housekeeping. Prepared/labeled samples for shipment.
• Developed an understanding of general chemistry and laboratory safety. Developed an understanding of the techniques of quality assurance and quality control. Lab Analyst January 25, 2016, to August 18, 2016
Intertek, 1802 Nueces BLVD, Corpus Christi, Texas 78407
• Ran lab samples for the Refinery.
• Worked in the Analytical Lab and was in training for the Lab Shift Lead Technician where I would be the go-to person concerning finalizing products and expediting unit sample analysis and leading the various laboratories (routine lab, water lab, GC lab) personnel and making sure that person responsible for getting and catching unit samples did so in a timely and efficient manner to keep the labs running safely and efficiently.
• Used Antek instruments to run Sulfur and Nitrogen analysis for petrochemical liquids and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG). Entered data in computer and maintained and troubleshoot equipment. Interpreted data using process knowledge skills and reviewed process data.
• Ran metal analysis for various petrochemical streams on the ICP.
• Interfaced daily with the unit operators, team members, supervision, and engineers. Ran various unit streams on Atomic Absorption (AA) for lead analysis. Tested for chlorides on AXIOS X-ray instrument on catalyst samples.
• Tested for chlorides on various unit streams.
• Lab analysis was done as per established procedures and methods. Maintained strict adherence to Safety. Maintained communication with units, supervisors, and co-workers verbally or via e-mail daily Lab Analyst May 20, 2013, to August 28, 2015
Invista, 3055 FM 1006, Orange, Texas 77630
• Ran lab samples for 4 units during the implementation of a new project.
• Supported and assisted the lab supervisors, and chemists by performing routine and non-routine laboratory analysis, wet chemistry, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, benzene analysis, IPC, atomic absorption, FTIR, X-Ray, TOC, Karl Fischer titration analysis, on products, and in-process samples to support plant operations for quality assurance and control.
• Performed calibration and maintenance of test equipment.
• Prepared samples and ensured accurate data generation and records, following standard operating procedures.
• Utilized analytical instruments to address quality assurance and control issues. Prepared chemical stock solutions and reagents as well as set preparation issues.
• Performed test methods, records, and reported test data with rigorous conformance to procedures. Prioritized and ran samples according to sample protocol. Conducted laboratory analysis hands-on working on the bench.
• Verified instrument status, ensured calibration, and maintained standard solution expiration labels to ensure they were legible and had not expired. Performed Statistical Quality Control (SQC) tests according to schedule. Maintained inventory of SQC standards on a post.
• Troubleshoot and notified specialists when instruments were out of control.
• Followed all laboratory analysis methods and procedures rigorously and without deviation.
• Assisted with the maintenance calibration and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Excellent understanding of general laboratory QQ/QC requirements. Participated in Test Methods Assessments. Understand and follow all safety procedures.
• Lead and participated in safe work practiced team activities and actively care for all. Lab Analyst June 21, 2012, to May 19, 2013
Manpower at Formosa Plastics, 416 Railroad Street, Port Lavaca, Texas 77979
• Worked with Specialty Polyvinyl Unit. Analyzed samples for each unit and provided accurate results. Documented and communicated issues regarding quality, instrument, production, and supply.
• Maintained knowledge of plant processes, general chemistry, and theory of lab analysis. The analysis included running wet lab chemistry, gas chromatography, chemistry, kinematic and relative viscosity analysis, and particle size analysis.
Lab Analyst February 3, 2008, to February 7, 2011
OXEA, 2001 FM 3057 Bay City, Texas 77414
• Analyzed samples for various units including Utilities and provided accurate results. The analysis included Wet Lab, GC Lab, Environmental Lab, and Special Methods Lab.
• Documented and communicated issues regarding quality, instrument, production, and supply Maintained knowledge of plant processes, general chemistry, and theory of lab analysis.
• Served as an emergency responder and maintained continued emergency medical skills and firefighter training to serve as a volunteer emergency responder for the plant.
• Created and edited documents and spreadsheets. Used Ionics, TOC analyzer, AA, Downex.
• Work in the Environmental Lab consisted of strict documentation and RCRA compliance, ran the metal analysis, TOC's, BOD's, PH's, and TSS, Used ICP for metal analysis, and Utilized CAS chart documentation and all appropriate documentation needed for permit and RCRA requirements.
• Ran the lab analysis need to identify waste as either Hazardous or Non-Hazardous
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