Research Chemist Chemical Engineering

Alex

Craig

Research & Development Chemist

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ABOUT ME

Research and Development Chemist seeking an engineering role that provides the oppurtunity to apply experience in process design, scale up & pilot plant batch runs, and manufacturing optimization by using modern problem solving tools like Python to model processes and analyze data.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Chemist - Experienced Polymer Synthesis Group

P.P.G. Industries // Allison Park // March 2022 – Present

Promotion within Polymer Synthesis department. Supported the Automotive Electro-coat business by working with Research & Development, Product Development, and Engineering Teams. Participated in research and development of improved polymer resins through use of Design of Experiment approach and data analysis using JMP and Python for effective experiment planning and decision making to fulfill high-priority development needs on an accelerated timeline. Acted as a project lead or collaborator for multiple projects at a time, appropriately prioritizing experiment plans for technicians to ensure deadlines are met and advising next steps to project steering committee. Worked closely with Development Engineers and Manufacturing Teams to scale up new polymer resins safely and efficiently.

Research Chemist - Entry Polymer Synthesis Group

P.P.G. Industries // Allison Park // April 2021 – March 2022

Worked in the Polymer Synthesis department supporting packaging coatings research and development. After gaining lab expertise synthesizing and dispersing polymer resins, assumed role of project lead for a PPG top 10 project. Expanded responsibilities included data management and analysis using excel and JMP, experiment planning for a team of technicians, and presenting results to leadership team. Led process technology experiments to establish effective and scalable commercial production process. Worked on government proposal for utilizing inorganic-organic coatings for gas barrier applications.

Chemist - Contract Optical Monomers and Coatings Group

P.P.G. Industries // Monroeville // July 2020 – March 2021

Worked in the Optical Monomers and Coatings Group of the Specialty Coatings and Materials Special Business Unit. Participated in research and development as well as customer technical service relating to coatings for ophthalmic materials. Worked both independently and collaboratively within the group, with customers, and with other groups at P.P.G. Industries to conduct research and develop new coatings.

Independent Contractor

Home Repairs and Renovations // Self Employed // 2014 – 2020

Independently managed projects, including project estimates, contract writing, planning, budgeting, employee hiring and management, and ensuring client deadlines were met. Skilled in painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and use of the appropriate tools of the trade to complete projects

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Pittsburgh / Pennsylvania

linkedin.com/in/alex-j-craig

EDUCATION

Master of Engineering,

Chemical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University

Expected: April 2024

Curriculum focused on solving advanced chemical engineering problems by utilizing computational approaches in Python, Mathematica, and COMSOL. Engineering coursework includes large scale process system modeling, transport modeling, and reaction modeling. Special focus on data science and machine learning using Python. Chemistry topics focus on physical chemistry of polymers, colloids, and surfaces. Actively pursuing while maintaining full time employment.

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

University of Pittsburgh

April 2020

Completed the Materials Science track, which expands upon a standard chemistry degree by integrating applied chemistry and engineering concepts such as materials selection and development, polymer synthesis and characterization, and nanoscience. Elected to take advanced math and calculus-based physics. Undergraduate research focused on Improved stability of inorganic-organic perovskites through compositional engineering.

Alex

Craig

Research & Development Chemist

SKILLS

Effectively manage multiple diverse projects simultaneously, utilizing organizational tools like Microsoft OneNote

Excellent communication skills and outgoing personality enhance leadership capabilities

Ability to effectively leverage the appropriate tools to efficiently to solve problems

Strong aptitude for hands on projects involving tools and machinery (Painting/Carpentry/Electric/Plumbing)

Experienced with Python, C++, Mathematica, and JMP to solve problems, analyze and model data

Skilled at employing Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Powerpoint; Origin, and Chemdraw to analyze and present data

Application of company Process Safety Management policies to create an accident-free workspace every day

LIMS Superuser & LFA/AMS/CIM/ELN Subject Matter Expert

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY

Lead Member – PPG 2022 Site Picnic Committee

Lead Member – On-Site Emergency Medical Team

Mentor – Synthesis Department - Assist in onboarding and training of new chemists and technicians

Special Committee Member – EHS Leadership Team

Member – PPG “Test Drill” Committee

Member – Science Education Counsel and Colorful Communities Volunteer

Tour Guide – PPG Coatings Innovation Center

Volunteer – Work with Pittsburgh Public Schools to secure PPG Innovative Classroom Grant

Eagle Scout Award – Boy Scouts of America

ACHIEVEMENTS

Worked with Manufacturing Team to conduct lab scale process experiments to evaluate a cost and time efficient transport method for loading reactors without exceeding reactor stress limits for a PPG top 10 project.

Work with Formulations Teams in Packaging and Automotive SBU’s to ensure polymer resin is copacetic with final formulations

Conducted rheology experiments to support high inorganic pigment loading in polymer resins, working with chemists and development engineers to ensure polymer viscosity is within the manageable limits for commercial production and transportations

Designed multiple process-based DOE's to improve resin performance through production process changes

Worked with Process Analytical Team to develop chemometric method for tracking reaction progress using in-process reactor analytics

Completed Search and Reapply of existing PPG resins, leading to project proposal for government funded project

Demonstrated flexibility and ability to quickly adapt to shifting job demands, by switching projects, quickly onboarding, and taking over leadership responsibilities in multiple instances

Completed PPG’s version of “Six Sigma” at “Green Belt” equivalent level, focusing on using JMP for Design of Experiment and Statistical Analysis (Sigma Logic Accelerator)

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