Allan Berger
Pasadena, TX
******.*****@*****.***
Summary:
I am a strong candidate for any position, equipped with a degree in biology and chemistry, and post-graduate work in evolution. My academic background has honed my ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems, demonstrating my commitment to persistence and hard work. With extensive experience in structured laboratory environments, I am confident in my ability to produce reliable results while prioritizing safety and aseptic techniques. My diverse skill set and dedication make me well-suited to tackling new challenges and contributing effectively to any team.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX 1994-2001
oMajor: Biology, with concentration in General Biology
oMinor: Chemistry
oCombined Cumulative GPA: 3.25
Albemarle / Ketjen-Pasadena, TX 09/2013 – 09/2024
Lab Technician III
Conduct physical testing of raw materials, intermediate samples, and final products, and train new employees for the past 10 years.
Develop new SOPs for sample testing and prepare samples for metal composition analysis using Panalytical Axios XRF and XRD. Enter data into LIMS (Sample Manager). Enter time and inventory into SAP.
Perform surface area nitrogen saturation tests, determine pore volumes, and measure density and specific gravity.
Ensure accurate data entry into Sample Manager and act as Supervisor during weekends and evenings.
Additionally, prepare and calibrate samples for mass spectrometry, conduct carbon/sulfur analysis, and perform non-destructive testing using X-ray and ultrasound.
Oil-Chem Technologies, Sugar Land, Texas 08/2011 - 2013
Senior Lab Technician
Enhance oil recovery by formulating surfactants and testing product functionality through compatibility, stability, absorption, wettability, and interfacial surface tension (IFT) tests.
Calculate total dissolved solids (TDS) and determine activity via titration to customize products for specific oil fields. Analyze samples of oil and brine in an R&D lab, perform a series of tests, and summarize recommendations for the President.
Search for critical micelle concentration (CMC) to determine the amount of recoverable oil based on reduced IFT.
Solvay Engineered Polymers, Mansfield, Texas 03/2006 - 06/2007
Senior Lab Tech
Conduct research and development for exterior automotive parts, utilizing high-pressure molding and thermoplastics.
Perform physical tests on parts, including melt flow rate (MFR), tensile strength, flexibility, impact resistance, heat deflection temperature (HDT), hardness, and shrinkage.
Citation-Texas Foundries, Texas 01/2003- 02/2006
Lab Tech
Responsible for conducting mass spectrometry tests, pushing iron to its failure point, and assessing tensile strength and elongation.
Also performed non-destructive testing using X-ray and ultrasound techniques to identify inclusions and defects.
Additionally, I ensured the daily calibration of instruments to maintain accuracy and reliability.
Partovi Invest 09/2002 - 12/2002
Manager
Borden Chemical 02/2002- 05/2002
Lab Tech/Quality Cont