PATRICK NWOGU

Houston, TX and greater area, USA. Phone: 346-***-****. adwtqp@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY: Seeking technical or supervisory position in Chemistry or related sciences. Diversified, team-oriented, detail-oriented, innovative, integrity, results deliverer in private and profit sectors.

EDUCATION: University of Missouri, Kansas City (UMKC); Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lab Tech (Polymers), Master Builders Solutions (formerly BASF), Houston, TX. 6/2022 – 8/2022 (contract).

• Tested and adjusted/corrected in-process batches of chemicals: epoxy thermoset systems, etc.

• Tested chemical batches for viscosity with Brookfield or KU viscometer, gel time, density (weight per gal), Etching, pH, flash point, TLC, solid content, etc.

• Color tinting, matching, and adjustments with Data Color system.

• Used SAP/QM system and posted in-process batches, recorded tests results, and released products following tests completion.

Lab Tech ChemSystems, Houston, TX. 3/2021 – 6/2021 (contract)

• Decorative cementitious applications, thus Integral Colors, Color Hardeners, Release Products, Stampable Overlays, Micro Tops, Epoxy-amine adhesives, and Restore kits, Tint Packs, Cement paint, and various colors liquid paints. Concrete, asphalt, and basalt formula and application.

• Quality control and quality assurance of products.

• Color matching and formula adjustments.

• Concrete bonders and admixtures.

• Process assistance in research and development (R&D) of products.

Tech Admin, Jani-Chem USA, Conyers, GA. 3/2016 – 1/2021 (independent contractor)

• Technical and industrial support

• Waste management and cleaning services

• Remedial services and environmental management

R&D/QC/Production lab Tech., Valspar, Covington, GA. 2/2011 – 3/2016 (5 years)

• Process support in powder coatings formulation, research, and method development.

• Corrected color for in-process batches with Data Color equipment using LABE guideline.

• Lab-scale powder processed: raw materials mixed, extruded, grinded, panels sprayed.

• Tested finished products for film thickness, gloss, impact resistance, color, etc.

• Tested finished products for General Industrial, Decorative, and Automotive coatings.

• Performed environmental tests: salt spray, QUV resistance, weather effects.

• Assisted in resolving product problems between QC, Production, R&D, and Customers.

• Approved or rejected and recovered out of specs products.

• Trained and led onboarding and junior technicians in my shift.

Analytical Lab Tech, Staveley (Petro-chemicals), KS, and Life-line foods, MO, 1/2008 – 5/2008 (contracts)

• Tested petroleum fluids for water contents with Karl Fisher titration.

• Checked metallic contents of petroleum samples with ICP-AES.

• Checked viscosity and soot level of petroleum products samples.

• Qualified and quantified physical and chemical properties of corn produce.

• TestedTrouble-shot and calibrated various lab equipment for optimum performance and accuracy.

• ground corn for contents of protein, moisture, fat, ash, vitamins, and aflatoxin.

• Sieved ground corn particle sizes specific for the FDA, USDA, and commercial customers.

• Monitored breakdown of complex corn sugar with HPLC for ethanol production.

Research/Analytical Lab Associate: 2003 – 2008 (5 years)

NIH-funded pharmaceutical research at Univ. of Missouri, Kansas City (UMKC):

• Researched, formulated and evaluated valproic acid nanoparticles for controlled release and targeted cure for epileptic convulsion.

• Used Pluronic F127 surfactant in water phase of emulsion.

• Utilized HPLC and spectrophotometer for characterization; and stereo taxis for evaluation.

• Used freeze dryer for instant production of dry powder particles from liquid mixtures.

• Used Box-Behnken experimental design, centrifuge, and Brookhaven particle size analyzer, etc.

NIH-funded bio-chemical research at Morgan State Univ., Baltimore, MD:

• Researched and synthesized olefin (double bonds) from aldehydes and ketones.

• Used microwave oven and separator funnel for reaction and production respectively.

• Utilized GC-MS and TLC for characterization or identification of the product.

EQUIPMENT SKILLS:

Extruder, Grinder, Oven, Electrostatic Spay gun, Mixer, Particle size analyzer, Moisture analyzer, and Color correction and matching computer. HPLC, GC-MS, TLC, NMR, and Spectrophotometer. Column Chromatography, IR, UV-VIS, AA, and ICP. Experimental design, Distillation, Filtration, and Titration.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Word, Outlook, Exchange, Oracle, PowerPoint, Project proposals, Graphics, Memo and Excel.

RELEVANT SCIENCE COURSES:

Analytical Chemistry, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. Biochemistry and Biology. Calculus, Physics, Chemical literature, Statistics, Lab environment safety and health, etc.

SCIENCE RESEARCH CONFERENCE PROJECTS:

Nwogu, Patrick; Hijji, Yousef, PhD; "Stereo-selective Synthesis of Olefin via

microwave-assisted Wittig Reaction," ed. 65, pg. 308, ABRCMS 2003, San Diego, CA.

Nwogu, Patrick; Youan, Bi-Botti, PhD; "Formulation and Evaluation of Valproic Acid Nanoparticles by high pressure homogenization of emulsion," UMKC 2007, Kansas City, MO.

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