Dino Dimas

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Seymour, CT *****

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lr5vr8@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

Analytical chemist, experienced in HPLC, GC, HPSEC, IC, IR, UV, Titrometric, Karl Fischer, and classical methods of analysis. Experienced in cGMP/cGLP and ISO 9001 work environments. Working knowledge of the following software: WinGPC, HP/Agilent Chemstation, HP/Agilent Total*Chrom, Waters Millenium, SQL Lims, SAP, Linux OS, Open Office, Microsoft OS, MS Excel, MS Word.

Work Experience:

On Assignment, Lab Support, Shelton, CT. - February 2012 – May 2012

Positions through Lab Support have included:

Bioformix Inc., Newton, CT – February 2012 – May 2012

Analytical Chemist(Contract Employee), Research and Development

Developed analytical methods and conducted novel analytical testing of resins and monomers in support of R&D. Primary methodology used was HPSEC testing using an Agilent 1200 System. Performed analysis, reviewed and explained results to internal customers. Wrote procedures, trained other analysts, set up, qualified, and maintained instrumentation and performed needed troubleshooting.

Cytec Industries Inc., Stamford, CT – July 2006– June 2011

Analytical Chemist, Liquid Coatings and Resins Department

Research and Development

Conducted novel and routine analytical testing of resins and monomers in support of R&D. Primary methodology used was HPSEC testing using Agilent 1100 and 1200 Systems. Performed analysis, reviewed and explained results to internal and external customers. Wrote procedures, trained other analysts, maintained instrumentation and performed needed troubleshooting.

Performed ISO-9001 and RC-14001 audits and wrote the requisite reports contributing to site certification.

Received multiple awards for expedient HPSEC analyses in support of new products resulting in adoption by major customers.

Identified an HVAC issue that resulted in annual savings of $200K.

Significantly increased turnaround time for HPSEC analysis by improving sample handling.

Mica Corporation, Shelton, CT. – January 2006 – July 2006

Laboratory Technician

Responsible for data acquisition for new product development, QC testing of finished products, and operation and maintinence of the experimental Randcastle extrusion/coater.

On Assignment, Lab Support, Waterbury, CT. - December 2003 – December 2006

Positions through Lab Support have included:

Cytec Industries Inc., Stamford, CT – August 2005– October 2005

Analytical Chemist(Contract Employee), Coatings Department, Research and Development

Responsible for analytical testing of resins and monomers in support of R&D. Methodologies included using autotitrators, nitrogen testing using a LECO Nitrogen Analyzer, formaldehyde testing using a Bucci Distillation Apparatus, and NIR.

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Danbury, CT – October 2004 – July 2005

Scientist III(Contract Employee), Analytical Research and Development Department

Responsible for analytical method development, evaluations, and transfers. Testing was by both USP and in house procedures using standard pharmaceutical methods.

Pfizer, Groton, CT – December 2003 – September 2004

Analytical Chemist(Contract Employee), Quality Assurance Department, Reference Standards Group

Responsible for testing of pharmaceutical reference standards for use by both internal and external customers in GMP testing. Testing was by both USP and in house procedures using standard pharmaceutical methods.

Bayer Corporation, West Haven, CT – December 1992-September 2002

Chemical Technician, Quality Assurance Department

Finished Products Group – January 2001 – September 2002

Responsible for release testing of pharmaceutical products. Responsible for chemical and physical testing mandated by the FDA per USP, Ph. Eur., and in-house methodologies. Position required familiarity with cGMP's and GLP. Utilized spreadsheets and other programs to calculate and check results of various quantitative tests. Performed dissolution testing using Distek Dissolution Systems, and HP/Agilent Multibath Systems.

Raw Materials Group – January 1994 – January 2001

Responsible for testing of pharmaceutical ingredients both active and inactive for use in manufacturing per USP and Ph. Eur. using HPLC, GC, Capillary GC, UV, polarmetric, wet chemical, and physical methodologies.

Stability Group – December 1992 – December 1993

Responsible for stability testing of pharmaceutical products.

Education:

Attended University of Bridgeport, and Southern Connecticut State University. Completed 95+ credits towards a Bachelors degree including:

Physical Chemistry I and II, Advanced Organic Chemistry, and Differential Equations.

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