EDUCATION

The University of Akron, Akron, OH

M.S. Degree in Polymer Engineering

Graduated December 2006

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering

B.S. Degree in Polymer Science

Minor in Chemistry

Graduated December 1994

SUMMARY Over eleven years experience in chemical industry laboratories with position titles held including lab technician, chemist, and microscopy assistant. Analytical testing performed for quality control, quality assurance, and third party testing labs for products in manufacturing. Skills acquired include prioritizing workload or projects, performing chemical testing, communicating with coworkers, providing results through database entry or preparing reports, and sample storing and disposing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Full Time Experience

2019 Lab Technician (Quality Assurance)

Aerotek, Byesville, OH

Performed analytical testing on beverage mixes and juices. Tested batch blends and production line samples for Total Acidity, Vitamin C content, Brix value, Color values and Petrifilm plating. Executed Dye check failure tests on cartons for each line running. Weighed samples on product lines and charted data utilizing SPC charts.

2012-2017 Chemical Lab Technician (Quality Control)

Kraton Corporation/Arizona Chemical, Dover, OH

Performed analytical testing on hot melt polyamides (used in inks and adhesives) and fatty acids. Tested products for acid value, amine number, saponification number, Brookfield/kinematic/Gardner-Holdt viscosities and Gardner color on pure hot melt polymer and polymer/solvent solutions, as well as GC, titer point, melting point, pH, iodine value, moisture content (Karl Fischer and hot plate), colorimetric devices (LICO/Minolta/Gardner color wheel/Lovibond/Hunter) and kinematic viscosity for fatty acid products. Used custom built program for polyamide reaction control, LW/SQL LIMS for in-process data and SAP for finished product data. Maintained sample storage periodically. Verified Karl Fischer Equipment (Mettler Toledo V20/DL31), colorimetric devices (Gardner Delta 212/ColorQuest XE), mercury/digital thermometers, thermocouples and manual Cannon/Fenske viscosity tubes with standard liquids. Performed R&R Studies and recertification testing as needed. Attended safety meetings on a monthly basis.

2010-2011 Chemical Lab Technician (Quality Control)

Emerald Performance Materials, Akron, OH

Performed analytical testing on latex, reactive liquid polymers, and antioxidant products for manufacturing and R&D. Approved products and consulted with manufacturing on an on-going basis. Tested products using gas and high pressure liquid chromatography (GC & HPLC), flame atomic absorption (AA) spectrometer, UV/Vis spectrophotometer, various automatic (potentiometric) and manual titrations, brookfield, kinematic, and mooney viscosity, kjeldahl digestion, distillation and titration for nitrogen and bound acrylonitrile content, particle size distribution, softening point, pH, colorimetric techniques, and various wet chemistry techniques and sample preparations. Performed data entry for in-process sample data on MS Excel macros and finished product approval using PRISM. Followed plant & lab guidelines to comply with safety and environmental issues. Completed courses using Active Learner for plant and lab safety and environmental issues as scheduled.

2006-2009 Microscopy Assistant (Microscopy) and Chemist (Chemical Services)

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Akron, OH

Microscopy Department

Analyzed rubber, composites, plastics, and latex from various industries using a Digital Camera and microscopes including SEM/EDX, TEM, LOM & Optical comparator. Prepared samples using equipment such as a carbon evaporator, grinder/polisher & other applicable techniques. Photographed rubber products such as tires and tank liners that were used as forensic evidence on legal cases. Worked extensively with Sigma Scan image analysis software for tire and nanoparticle size analyses. Prepared reports based on experimental results for customers including co-authoring a major report submitted to NHTSA. Gained valuable project management skills as part of the company ISO 9000 procedures. Filled in for microscopy lab manager as necessary.

Chemical Services Department

Performed testing used in various industries applicable to ASTM & other standards for gas permeability of rubber, composites, and plastics, carbon black (OAN, Iodine Adsorption Number, pH, Sieving, Pour Density, Ash, Heat Loss, Fines/Attrition, Total Sulfur by LECO), latex (Total Solids Content, Dry Rubber Content, Mechanical Stability, Chemical Stability by ZOV-L), Brookfield & kinematic viscosity, & Flash Point. Responsible for carbon black outsource testing & LPRS reporting. Prepared reports based on experimental results for customers. Gained project management skills as part of the company ISO 9000 procedures.

2001-2002 Elastomer Lab Technician

Alpha Technologies, Akron, OH

Tested TPEs and Elastomeric products using the following rheometers: Alpha Technologies RPA 2000, ODR 2000, MDR 2000, MV2000, R100, and tensile testers T10 & T2000, and accompanying software (Eclipse & Alpha Suite) to meet customer and internal needs. Administered demo lab including maintenance, calibration, and verification of instruments and verification of standard stock rubber as well as documentation of results, sampling procedures, and test methods. Analyzed data with technical experts to achieve solutions regarding customer processing problems. Performed IRM and CTS testing for Butyl rubber and SBR.

Part Time Experience

2020 Tutor (Mathematics and Chemistry)

Grade Potential and Chegg, Swoyersville, PA and Englewood, OH

Performed tutoring services (online tutoring) for Grade Potential online in the subject of chemistry and Chegg online in math and chemistry.

2019 Tutor (Mathematics and Chemistry)

Grade Potential, Chegg & Hardin Houston school, Englewood, OH

Performed tutoring services for Grade Potential (on-site tutoring) in the subject of mathematics and Chegg (online tutoring) in mathematics and chemistry. Licensed in Ohio as a general substitute teacher. Worked for Hardin Houston school at a foster care home with students from fourth to twelfth grades as well as college students.

2018 Tutor (Math and Chemistry)/Substitute Teacher

Buckeye Career Center, Wyzant and Chegg, New Philadelphia, OH

Performed tutoring services (primarily online and some on-site tutoring) in the areas of math and general chemistry. Provided substitute teaching at Buckeye Career Center. Licensed in Ohio as a general substitute teacher. Worked with high school and college students mostly.

2002-2006 Computer Technician

A-Home PC Repair, Akron, OH

Solved hardware and software related problems for both personal and business customers.

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