Lionel R. Price

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST

Product Development / Formulation /Scale-up / Physical Testing / Plastic Additives

Highly motivated, detailed oriented, problem solver who applies technical skills and business knowledge to achieve improved research and product results.. Granted 11 approved patents. Other skill areas include:

Bench Chemist R&D

Product Development

Customer Service/Plant Trails

Formulation / Reformulation

Scale Up / Pilot Plant

Masterbatches

PVC Additives

Process Trouble Shooting

Physical Testing / Weathering

Computer Skills: SAP, Microsoft Office, MSAccess, FileNET Panagon

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUN CHEMICAL 2015---

Quality Laboratory Technician

Monitor and communicate in process, standardization and final inspection of product formula changes and approvals to Production to maintain the steady work and flow of quality product

•Chemical characterization of finished products (pH, viscosity, colorimeter, solids, density and strength.)

•Certificate of analysis testing of finished products.

•Prepared draw-downs and displays for tint color comparisons and ink specifications.

•Communicated vertical and lateral flow of information to maintain an efficient and affective Quality Department and productive Production work flow

PROCTER & GAMBLE 2013-2022

SCIENTIST

Provided formulation support to the Shave Care organization, conduct lab scale studies of The

Art of Shaving following Good Manufacturing Practices

•Formulation of after shave balm to understand viscosity/pH issues, evaluate perfume levels and stability.

•Formulation of new /modified shave cream, gel and lotion, evaluate perfume levels and stability.

•Performed filling (HIBAR) and pressure testing (Hot Tank) for after shave creams and gels.

•Performed Rheology testing on after shave cream, gel and lotions.

LYONDELLBASELL (Formerly LYONDELL)

2007-2012

Laboratory Technician

Supported technical services and engineering with research and physical testing of polyethylene and polypropylene to solve customer problems and product support.

•Developed new and improved catalyst performance in polyethylene through organic synthesis that increased efficiency and lowered cost.

•Performed analytical testing on polymers using Rheology, ICP and XRF

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•Supported Catalyst Research, Applications and Product Groups with mechanical, electrical, thermal testing.

•Redesigned an equipment part that extended its life from 1-day to 2-weeks.

Dillard’s / Sears 2005-2013

ROHM and HAAS COMPANY (Formerly Morton International), Cincinnati, OH 1987-2005 Scientist (1998-2005)

Researched and developed heat stabilizers and additives for injection molding, pipe and siding profile. Developed new products for customers. In charge of scale up from lab to pilot plant to production. Ordering specialist for research and application labs while maintaining $120,000 budget. Trained new employees.

•Identified and eliminated root cause of red coloring in product that reduced customer complaints 100%.

•Determined innovative use of existing equipment to make new product line saving thousands in capital investment.

•Designed distillation column improving separations and increasing production rate by 70%.

•Redesigned existing equipment increasing overall safety eliminating safety hazard completely.

Research Technician (1989-1998)

Researched and developed organotin heat stabilizers for PVC pipe, injection molding and siding profile. Formulated new lubricating stabilizers, mixed lubricants, organotin stabilizers for customers and marketing. Evaluated alternative raw materials. Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, shipment and recycling.

•Reformulated product line that increased production rate and reduced downtime from 24-36 hours to 12-18 hours.

•Formulated 80-90% of new commercial products for tech service reps.

•Reduced non-hazardous waste containers from 8-10 to 1.

Applications Lab Technician (1987-1989)

Physically tested plastic additives and compounds for research, development and quality control labs using C.W. Brabender Torque Rheometer and or Thropp/Collins Two Roll Mill, twin/ single screw extruders and pelletizer. (Brabender mini extruder) Weighed and blended ingredients.

Wrote application jobs, allowing research to work on other projects.

•Completed jobs in timely manner enabling research to complete projects quicker.

•Pigment evaluation and optimization.

EDUCATION

BS Chemistry UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, 1990-1998

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, E-4, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

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