lab tech

Darin Elkins

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Experience

State of Indiana Asphalt Testing Certified. Worked in State Lab as a Temp for 8 months. Vibrating Compatcting Testing, Moisture Holding Testing, Aggregate Multi-porous Sifter Testing, Underwater Weight Testing, Sample Splitting.

Green Meadows Environmental Labs LLC 2008-present

Owner

Green Meadows Environmental is a Hazardous/Non-Hazardous Waste & Used Oil Testing and Identification/Management Company.

Ran all aspects of the business from sales, customer service, billing, and all Chemistry Testing and Profiling including indentifying unknowns. Used oil broker and testing getting results for BTEXM, Moisture, Metals, Halogens and more.

American Environmental Corporation, Louisville, KY 2007-2009

Labpack Chemist/Field Sampler

Worked directly with various EH&S directors to insure environmental stewardship in regulations compliance. Directed Recycling and Hazardous Waste Handling, Storage, and Disposal. Also, sampled various sites on a regular basis for on-going remediation projects. Taught HAZWOPER Classes.

Invironmental Technologies, Chandler, IN 2000-2007

Labpack Chemist

Worked from a satellite office to perform; sales, customer support, profiling waste, waste handling, storage, and disposal. Sampled and tested unknown waste and assign identification for proper transport segregation and disposal. Also, managed large projects such as tox-away days and remediation jobs.

Engelhard Pigments, Louisville, KY 2000-2004

Laboratory Technician/Research Chemist

Worked for 3 years as plant support lab technician performing laboratory research to solve chemical strike problems and improve pigment products to fit customer specifications. Also, performed raw material testing to check for impurities to find root cause of customer problems and prevent reoccurrence. Promoted to production supervisor and managed 42 employees that performed all processes from production to packaging of the product for shipment while maintaining laboratory testing.

Akzo Nobel Coatings, Louisville, KY Temporary 1 year assisgnment

Laboratory Technician

Worked in the analytical laboratory performing test to solve customer coating problems. Also, built a computer library of Infrared scans of coatings for use in searching for impurities, differences in quality, and to match or exceed competitor product quality and application.

Dynatech Racing Exhaust, Chandler, IN 1996-1999

Inside/Outside Sales and Technical Customer Service

Worked as a technical sales/service/research representative in office and in the field to promote sales, develop new product lines and improve performance of existing products. Worked directly with end users and sponsored racers at the track, in the laboratory, and in the manufacturing plant to solve specific product problems and pass those changes to the mainstream product.

Kimball International, Jasper, IN 1994-1996

Technical Customer Service/Engineering

Worked as a technical customer service representative inside in the office and also, in the field. Solved technical customer problems for general customer service and analyzed blueprint specs to match product needed before shipment. Traveled to installations of large office sites to assist in the correct assembly and product usage. Acted as a link between the customer, production, and engineering to insure proper product manufacturing and application. (Air traveled frequently)

Certifications

HAZWOPER Certified

Advanced Manufacturing Knowledge Certification through the Indiana Dept. of Labor

DOT Regulations Certified

RCRA Regulations Certified

Education

Springs Valley High School

Graduated in May of 1989

Excelled in Science Related Classes

Oakland City University

Graduated in May 1994 with a B.S. in Life Sciences with supporting areas in Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, and Education. Received an Indiana State Teachers License. Assisted in biological research projects.

Skills

Able to understand project objectives and manage them from conception to completion. Experienced with RCRA regulations and worked directly with customers, federal and state level management to insure compliance and proper completion of environmental objectives. Experienced with multiple laboratory test equipment and procedures including; HPLC, infrared analysis, thermogravitational analysis, mass. spec, and atomic absorption, graytag mcbeth color analysis, hockmeyer grind, surface tension analysis, ultraviolet aging, and the falling sand coating wear analysis . Very computer literate in Access, Excel, Word, Protean, Windows Operating Systems, AS400 Systems, and LabVantage . Learns and adapts quickly to new situations and environments. A member of a Kimball Customer Service Team that received the Indiana Governor's Award for Service Excellence. Also, received a Technical Excellence Award from Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon, for excellence in industrial manufacturing knowledge.

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