Rothy Chhim
*** ********** ***. ***. 1-616-***-****
Brookline, MA 02446 E-mail: *****.**@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A full time position in the field of engineering where I can contribute my knowledge, problem solving and communication skills to accomplish the company’s goals
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, April 2007
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Anticipated April 2012
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
EXPERIENCE
Process Cleaning Engineer Intern, May 2011 to Present
Perrigo, Allegan, MI
• Designed and presented various cleaning apparatuses to upper management
• Communicated with outside vendors for various parts and services
• Participated in new cleaning trial and validation processes
• Produced and reviewed cleaning checklists for production
• Developed and modified cleaning recipes for new washing equipment
• Advised with various groups plant wide to accomplish tasks
• Practice Good Manufacturing Practices
• Lean Sigma training in progress
Environmental Engineer Intern, May 2010 to September 2010
Post Foods, Battle Creek, MI
• Monitored the plant for environmental concerns
• Complied with regulations set by the EPA, MDEQ and Post Foods
• Participated in downtime study
• Investigated and initiated environmental projects
Quality Control Chemist, June 2007 to May 2010
Perrigo, Holland, MI
• Analyzed purities of incoming raw materials and finished products
• Prepared laboratory notebooks and documented all findings
• Created accurate reports for product release
• Reviewed reports to ensure all tests are within specified limits
• Proficient with various wet chemistry techniques and analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, ICP, Atomic Absorption, UV-Vis Spectrometer, IR, and Karl Fisher.
• Initiated Laboratory Certification Program for annual raw material reviews
• Verified and transferred USP methods to in-house methods
• Practiced Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices
Research Student, January 2007 to June 2007
Chemical Synthesis, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
• Used literature databases to research silver porphyrins
• Developed a method to achieve the desired product
• Characterized the product using fluorometer, NMR and UV-Vis
Manager, October 2003 to June 2007
McDonald’s, Kalamazoo, MI
• Supervised store and employees to ensure a welcoming environment
• Processed daily activity reports and transaction within the store
• Counted inventory for biweekly truck delivery
• Handle cash count and bank deposits