Chemist

Domingo Acosta Albino

Paraiso de Mayaguez; ** Calle Serenidad; Mayaguez, P.R. 00680

phone: 787-***-****

e-mail: **********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Chemist with experience in QA Lab environment and research as a university instructor. Critical thinker with excellent problem solving and conflict resolutions skills. Leader and hard worker. Organizing, planning and prioritizing skills. Processing and analyzing data skills. Extensive knowledge of all laboratory equipment. Computer literate and bilingual (English-Spanish).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Interamerican University, San Germán, P.R. 2010

Laboratory Instructor

• Teaching Inorganic Chemistry to undergraduate students in three laboratories.

• Coordinated undergraduate students in the industrial practice course.

Cordis LLC, San Germán, PR 2003-2007

QA Lab Supervisor (2004-2007)

 Compiled and analyzed test information in order to determine process operating efficiency and diagnose malfunctions.

 Directed, coordinated, and advised personnel in test procedures for analyzing components and physical properties of materials.

 Conferred with scientists and engineers to conduct analysis of research projects, interpret test results, or develop non standard test.

 Supervised, trained, and directed lab assistants, and other laboratory technicians engaged in laboratory testing.

 Supervised six analysts assigning them the tasks for the day according to manufacturing demands.

 Updated the finish products in process, raw materials and special testing.

QA Lab Auditor (2003)

 Monitored product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.

 Compiled and interpreted results of test and analysis.

 Conducted chemical and physical laboratory test to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analysis of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials.

QA Lab Analyst (2003)

 Developed and conducted programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, and products.

 Set up and conducted chemical experiments, test, and analysis using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques.

TEACHING/RESEARCH BACKGROUND

InterAmerican University of PR, San Germán, PR 1996

Teaching Assistant

University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus 1995-1997

Master Thesis Researcher in Environmental Chemistry

Teaching Assistant (1995)

Allergan Pharmaceutical, Hormigueros, PR 1999

Chemistry Technician (Internship Opportunity)

Research/Teaching Skills

 Conducted Master Thesis with the GC-MS in the air samples of bays and open sea.

 Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry.

EDUCATION

University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR 1997

Master of Science in Chemistry

InterAmerican University, San Germán, PR 1994

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

PUBLICATIONS AND THESIS

 “Potential Migration Release of Volatile Compounds from Plastic Containers destined for Food Use in Microwave Ovens”, Food Additive and Contaminants (2002)

 “Behavior of Some Solid Food Simulants in Contact with Several Plastics Used in Microwave Ovens”, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2002)

 “Medida de Temperaturas Superficiales por Termografía IR durante el calentamiento de Envases Plásticos en Hornos Microondas” Espectoquímica Hoy (2003)

 Determination of Volatile Halogenated Organic Compounds and Methyl Sulfate in the Open Sea and in Bioluminescent bay in a Tropical Environmental System, (Master’s Thesis).

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Implemented changes in the methodology that met the requirements of the gas chromatography equipment.

 Chemist License PR Board of Chemical Examiners 1998

 Laboratory Analyst Training and Certification (LATCP) 2004

 Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification and Process Excellence Courses.

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