Process Development Engineer

David Brian Alexeichik

OBJECTIVE

Chemical Process Engineer looking to leverage process and product development background into areas of increasing leadership in a strong and healthy chemical industry, focusing on safety, quality, and robust products.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over 5 years experience in product & process development, applications & functionality testing, and research in a food and pharmaceutical environment. Dedicated to working safely and investigating how to streamline processes for better efficiency and quality products. Able to lead projects and direct resources towards solving novel problems in developing new processes and products.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Commitment to Safety and Quality

Pilot plant setup and operation knowledge

Statistical design and analysis

Supervisory skills

Project management

Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge to solve complex problems

Computer competencies - MS Office, Sharepoint, LIMS, SAP(basic)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

FMC BioPolymer – 2004--current

•Process Development Engineer – 2008-current

Lead projects through stage gate process for new product/process development.

Identify key input variables and fitness for use characteristics during DOE.

Delegate and direct operators to perform experiments.

Coordinate activities with Commercial, Legal, IP, Regulatory, and Management groups during project management to ensure all issues are addressed for new products.

Identify, evaluate, and choose vendors for equipment or material trials.

Write/update procedures and follow/develop safety standards for the lab and pilot plant.

Present regular updates to R&D management.

•Process Development Technician – 2006-2008

Performed experiments and maintained documentation for product development.

Coordinated lab and pilot plant work with applications testing and project leaders.

Led projects for new product development.

Maintained equipment and developed SOPs.

•Applications Scientist (Temp) – 2005-2006

Performed functionality and shelflife studies on experimental products.

Resolved customer issues through TSR process.

Developed and streamlined processes and procedures to test new applications.

Maintained lab notebook to document product development and functionality testing.

•Analytical Scientist (Temp) – 2004-2005

Performed analytical testing requested by applications groups, focusing on rheology and texture.

Documented current, historical, and competitive product functionality and quality.

EDUCATION

LAFAYETTE COLLEGE, Easton, Pennsylvania

BS Chemical Engineering, 2004 GPA 3.4/4.0

Environmental Chemistry (minor), 2004

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

ACS Experimental Design for Productivity & Quality in R&D (shortcourse), 2010

TAPPI Hands-on Workshop for Pulp and Paper Basics (shortcourse), 2008

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