Quality Control Technical Support

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Chemist with more than * years experience in the areas of R&D and technical aspects of product commercialization. Knowledgeable in the integration of quality and environmental plans during the commercialization of products. Possess strong analytical and organizational skills as well as the ability to adapt and learn quickly.

EXPERIENCE

SAMBARA INDUSTRIES Madrid, Spain

R&D Chemist 2007 – Present

• Formulation, development and optimization of lacquers, hardeners and varnishes for wood, waterborne and solventborne type: polyester, polyurethane, nitrocellulosic and acrylic paints

• Document and implement new factory products following a development plan as determined by the R&D group

• Design and evaluate the feasibility and development of new products.

• Execute pilot testing and assist with new product introduction (NPI).

• Develop, implement and document quality control metrics, including testing frequency, for all products.

• Oversee the implementation of innovative raw materials.

• Provide technical support to clients and customers.

• Perform competitive analysis and evaluation of products and materials using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopic (FT-IR) and other analytical methods.

• Responsible for overseeing the company’s environmental plans and regulations.

DIDACTA Caracas, Venezuela

Commercial Technician and Metrology Coordinator 2004 – 2006

• Provided technical expertise for companies looking to acquire commercial products in the areas of pharmacological research, food products, and the oil industry.

• Provided technical support to customers before and after purchases.

• Promoted new services and the development of new product lines.

• Assisted in the development of a quality control manual and in the implementation of laboratory metrology equipment that met ISO 17025:2534 requirements.

U.C.V. NATURAL PRODUCTS LABORATORY Caracas, Venezuela

Laboratory Technician 2002 – 2004

• Extracted organic compounds and alkaloid substances from medicinal plants encountered in the Amazons. Evaluated and characterized the biological activity of the extracted compounds towards the treatment of a number of illnesses including Parkinson’s disease.

• Applied chromatographic and spectrometric techniques and utilized analytical tools like HPLC and FT-IR.

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Extracted and purified 3 alkaloids from a medicinal plant in the Amazons. Evaluated and characterized the biological activity of the extracted enzymes towards Parkinson’s disease and discovered an activity higher than 12% for one of these extracted enzymes.

• Actively contributed to the improved formulation of a line of polyurethane coatings and optimized their manufacturing process which translated into a 12% cost reduction in labor and equipment, as well as a 50% reduction in Takt time in manufacturing.

• Established an environmental action plan and reduced by 40% the amount of solvents generated by recycling processing companies.

• Assisted in the establishment of a marketing line dedicated to the service of laboratory equipment, thus significantly increasing company revenues.

• Developed and implemented a quality control system that met ISO 17025 requirements in terms of temperature, viscosity and mass in a calibration laboratory.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA Caracas, Venezuela

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY 2004

Additional Training and Seminars:

• Technical Seminar on Industrial Paints (BTC, 2010).

• Course on Paints and Colors (Asefapi, 2008)

• Course on Water-based Paints (Byk Chemie, 2008)

• Certificate in Implementation of Environmental Plans (EPM, 2008)

• Master Certificate in Paint Technology (Asefapi, 2007)

• Certificate in Chemical Analysis and Microbiology of Wines (INEA, 2006)

• Project and Installation of Solar Energy (Censolar, 2006)

OTHER SKILLS:

• Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish.

• Expert user of Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint).

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