Process Operator Packaging Technician

Derek V. Murdock

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Florissant, Missouri, 63033

314-***-**** / E-Mail: ************@*****.***

Professional Summary: Strong background in analytical chemistry, both instrumental and wet chemical techniques. Strong

background in R& D development, lab scale as well as Pilot Plant. Excellent communication skills.

Associate of Arts Degree- St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley. December 2009 Graduate. Harris Stowe State University- Current Senior majoring in Professional –Interdisciplinary Studies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Novus International, St Charles, Missouri 63304

Laboratory Technician (Temporary) May 2005 to December 2005

ICP mineral analysis. Leco analysis for protein and nitrogen content in animal

feed samplers. NIR scans, HMTBa titrations, sample login ins. Competitor sample

tracking and analysis.

Nestle Ralston Purina, St. Louis, Missouri 63102

Laboratory Technician I (Temporary) October 2004 to May 2005

Supported laboratory work of 3 Researchers in Pet Food applications. Organized

their new laboratory for corporate compliance. Performed laboratory experiments

in the pilot plant and on lab scale. Ordered equipment and raw materials for

the group. Maintained GC and HPLC laboratory instrumentation.

Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co, St. Louis, Missouri 63147

Manufacturing Packaging Technician (Temporary) February 2004 to June 2004

Operated high-speed filling, sealing and insertion equipment. Ensured operation

of equipment by performing routine maintenance; repairs and evaluation of new

equipment and techniques. Maintained safe and clean work environment by

following safety standards. Completed production plans by establishing

priorities; resolving problems and reporting results of process flow.

Bentonite Performance Minerals, St. Louis Missouri 63102

Quality Assurance Supervisor, March 2000 to May 2003

Directed quality assurance program and ensure quality problems are identified

and

resolved. Evaluated systems, analyses data, evaluates product lines and

establishes quality procedures. Evaluated new raw materials for potential use.

Monitored production department’s conformance with QA standards and procedures.

Supervised QA lab personnel. Participated in vendor evaluation. Investigated

product quality issues and recommends appropriate actions. Maintained proper

documentation and reports. Participated in ISO Certification compliance.

Reilly Industries, Granite City Illinois 62040

Chemical Process Operator, July 1999 to March 2000

monitored and operated computer integrated oil distillation columns and stills.

Maintained and updated computer database for Daily production. Unloaded

railcars and transferred crude to Bulk Storage Tanks in tank farm. Filled

railcars with finished product for shipment. Loaded trucks with finished

product for shipment. Performed minor maintenance on process equipment.

Operated forklift and front end loader. Participated on safety evaluation

team.

Mallinckrodt Nuclear Medicine, Maryland Heights, Missouri 63017

Radiation Health Physics Technician, April 1998 to April 1999

Provided radiation protection monitoring. Performed contamination level

surveys,

radiation level surveys. Performed decontamination control on personnel and

equipment. Performed air monitoring, air sampling and evaluation. Performed

emergency response for all radiological spills. Maintained all computer

databases for effective trending and reporting. Participating member on the

Chemical Emergency Response Team. Performed environmental waste stream Sampling

and analysis. Calibrated all radiological instrumentation. Operated forklift

for unloading and check in of all radiological crude. SCBA certified.

Lab Support / Nabisco Brands, St. Louis Missouri 63114 (Temp. Agency)

Quality Control Analyst, June 1997 to April 1998

Provided quality assurance checks on all packaging lines. Performed

statistical

measurement and Monitoring of quality for packaging line to ensure compliance

of proper fill weights, labeling and Packaging integrity. Maintained and

calibrated all balances. Maintained and updated all computer Databases for SPC

tracking. Experienced in cGMP and GLP compliance regulations

Lab Support / Steris, St. Louis, Missouri 63043 (Temp Agency Position)

Chemical Process Associate, May 1996 to June 1997

Responsible for analytical method development for chemical formulations, pilot

plant development work for new products and evaluating product systems to

improve product quality and to reduce production costs. Prepared laboratory and

pilot scale chemical batches for clinical trials and stability testing.

Quality Assurance Technician

Responsible for performing chemical analysis on incoming raw materials, product

intermediates and final products using instrumental and wet chemical analysis

techniques. Use of HPLC, GC, FTIR and AA instrumentation to assure product

compliance. Duties included monitoring quality on production lines. Performed

analytical equipment calibration, documentation and maintaining databases for

SPC tracking.

PM Resources, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044

Chemical Manufacturing Operator, August 1995 to May 1996

Process control monitoring. Operation of pelletizing mills, fluid bed cooling

systems and various other production equipment.

Monsanto St. Louis, Missouri 63102

Process Development Technician, May 1992 to March 1995

Responsible for the development of research grade chemicals for the agriculture

and lubricant functional product groups. Designed process modifications to

produce experimental products. Documented and monitored process parameters for

producing experimental new products. Monitored and operated computer integrated

reactors and process controlled equipment; reactors, distillation columns, vacuum jets. Responsible for daily maintenance

and upgrading all reactor and pilot plant systems.

Procter & Gamble Co. / Sharon Woods Technical Ctr. Cincinnati, Ohio 45241

Product Development Technician, May 1990 to May 1992

Formulated new product systems for the cosmetic industry. Produced and

evaluated

new and existing products in the pilot plant for future consumer acceptance.

Interacted with project teams, suppliers and manufacturing plants to improve

product quality and to reduce production costs. Monitored and evaluated process

parameters utilizing computer integrated process control equipment. Evaluated

through extensive studies and experimental design, the suitability of new raw

materials for existing product systems. Conducted stability studies utilizing

SPC tracking to evaluate product quality.

Mead Imaging, Miamisburg, Ohio 45243

R & D Pilot Plant Technician, October 1987 to May 1990

Responsible for the development of photoiniation and micro encapsulation

compounds. Performed specialized organic synthesis for the development of new

compounds. Monitored and evaluated process parameters utilizing

computer-integrated process controlled equipment. Developed and wrote SOPs for

new equipment and processes. Participated in supplier validations and audits.

Developed and wrote safety and housekeeping standards for the pilot plant.

Monsanto, Plastics Division, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243

Laboratory Technician, June 1986 to April 1987

Responsible for instrumental color matching for all extruder lines. Operated

machines and pilot scale extruders to assure product quality of all plastic

products. Evaluated ABS, acrylics, polycarbonates, polystyrenes, nylons and SAN

for the extruding process.

Mallinckrodt Inc. St. Louis, Missouri 63017

Technical Process Coordinator/Laboratory Technician, August 1978 to January 1986

Laboratory Technician- Responsible for performing analytical testing on raw

materials, product intermediates and finished products using instrumental and

wet chemical analysis techniques.

Technical Process Coordinator- Directed all process moves on a continuous batch

process. Maintained accurate documentation of all process moves monitored all

process parameters, mechanical breakdowns and lab analysis. Supervised 1-3

employees. Performed contamination level surveys, and radiation level surveys.

Acted as backup shift foreman.

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