Research

Javonnie L. Burrows

Phone: 832-***-****

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OBJECTIVE:

Research Associate, with proven strengths in the areas of analyzing, organizing and administering combined with exceptional leadership skills will provide for efficiencies in work processes, improve production, and reduce the overall cost of laboratory operations.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY:

Customer Relations

Project Management

Quality Control

Process Development & Documentation

Health & Safety Administration

Budget Planning & Management

Procurement

Equipment Operations

Inventory Control

Budget Management

EH & S Regulations

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Equipment Maintenance

Employee Training & Development

Leadership

Team Work

Multi Tasking

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Participated on a team to assess the value of introducing high throughput technology to an operating analytical research lab. This technology would allow more experiments to run in a laboratory at the same time utilizing existing equipment. This required the completion of a study supported by data gathering from other companies to determine successes from those who were currently using this new technology. Data was then compiled and presented to management, accompanied by economic justification for the introduction of this new work process. Once approved, it required the set up and implementation of the process, which was completed on time and within the budget allocated. The lab now operates under this new process and remains a premier example within the company of how it can produce economic efficiencies for a company.

Participated on a safety team given the challenge of inspecting other laboratories within the company to determine which may not be using appropriate safety protocols. This would require a thorough knowledge of Material Safety & Data Sheets as well as a complete understanding of EH & S codes and normal operating safety standards. In the end, results of the audits were compiled and positive feedback was provided to lab managers to support the implementation of new work processes. The results were fewer accidents and cost avoidance due to penalties being imposed as a result of non-compliance.

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Served on a team to manage change in the operations of a standard laboratory. This required the documentation of standard work processes as well as the review and recording of new processes when being introduced. Only when approved by the team could the new practices be put into place. The results were overall efficiencies for the company as well as better-managed safety practices.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

Research Associate, The Dow Chemical Company, Houston, Texas.

Responsible for managing an analytical chemical research laboratory that included writing of technical reports detailing work procedures, outcomes, and observations. Additional responsibilities included maintenance of equipment, coordination of testing sequences, and entering test results and data into electronic files. Synthesis of internal donors and selectivity control agents. Catalyst preparation using large and small Buchii reactors, round bottom flask and bench scale reactors. Performed inert atmosphere manipulations. Performed experiments in a drybox or using Schlenk line techniques. Carried out designed experiments to determine the effects of changes in catalyst components on catalyst and polymer properties. Precursor preparation using large and small Buchii reactors, round bottom flask and bench scale reactors. Responsible for researching high throughput instruments/equipment and implementing experimentation. Business Analytical Support Team which includes responsibility to the business/group for improving analytical tests, reducing variation and cycle time of analytical activities, improve and optimize analytical work processes. Utilize mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data. Write technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations. (2000-2008)

Research Technician, Baylor College of Medicine, Human Genome Project. Responsible for tasks associated with prepping and sequencing DNA, including picking plaques and preparing pellets of single and double stranded DNA for processing. (1998-2000)

Laboratory Technician, Quest Diagnostics, Houston, Texas. Responsible for blood collection and testing, drug screen collections, and data entry. Additional responsibilities included the management of the satellite patient service center. (1995-1998)

Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Resources, Houston, Texas. Responsible for blood collection and testing, drug screen collections, and data entry. (1992-1995)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

B. Sc. Chemistry, University of Texas

Associate of Applied Science, Chemical Technology, ITT Technical Institute; Houston, Texas

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