Carol J. Lipps
Resume:
Carol J. Lipps
Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
Residence: 513-***-****
Mobile: 513-***-****
SUMMARY:
A Quality Control Laboratory Technician with 22 years experience working for the
largest producer of printing inks and pigments. My skill sets included a multi-level position. I
tested raw materials, plant batches, and finished goods using strong analytical, wet chemistry
and bench testing methods. I filled in for the group leader, overseeing the lab when he was out.
I supervised the lab at night for 6 years. I gave substitutions to the process technicians or
added materials to plant batches. I maintained the lab books for ISO 9001.2000 certification as
well as for quarterly audits.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ASD STAFFING, Cincinnati, Ohio 2009-Present
Current Contract Position: Laboratory Technician In Quality Services for Miller-Coors Brewery
* Sterilizing, filtering and plating for aerobic and anaerobic spoilers.
* Retrieving samples for testing.
* Making media for testing.
* Running autoclave for sterilization of equipment and media batches.
* data entry of sample information.
SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Cincinnati, Ohio 1990-2008
Laboratory Technician for Quality Control (1996-2008)
* Performed analytical lab tests. Wet chemistry and wet laboratory testing.
* Passed quarterly audits and ISO 9001.2000 certification by keeping the test methods and procedure
books current.
* Created job hazard analysis and standard operating procedures as the safety coordinator in the lab.
* Created and maintained a storage facility for finished goods retains for long term company access.
* Ensured quality with substitutions and addition of raw materials in plant batches to keep within
specifications.
* Lab duties that included formulation of color in paint, vinyl and plastic applications.
* Oil ink rub-ups, hoover muellers and speed mixers. Manual knife/blade draw downs with visual
interpretation.
* Plastics, rubber and vinyl using the Battenfeld injection moulding machine, film extruders, 2 roll,
3 roll mills and carver presses.
* Making inks from dry color and press cake forms.
* Dispersion inks using small Eiger mills. Calculating approval sheets after process for certificates
of analysis.
* Breaking down Eiger machines for maintenance, changing medias as well as training other lab technicians to run machines, break them down for cleaning and maintenance.
* Calculating approval sheets for certificates of analysis.
* Training and knowledge of SAP program.
* Used the Karl Fisher machine for moisture checks on batches of Color.
* Test batches for PH and Conductivity.
* Visual reading of tests as well as using a Color Spector photo reader and Datacolor spectra photometer for final analysis and COA’s.
* Pigment testing for cosmetics using various compounds on the hoover mueller, balance scales, speed mixer, pallete knives, bleaches and color reader.
* Unloaded large batches of press cake from press machines into drums and totes.
Production Control Receiving Clerk (1990-1996)
Six years experience in the receiving office serving a dual purpose position as a receiving clerk and a
production control clerk. * Directly involved in receiving goods, working with scheduling, production and
warehouse personnel.
* Entered material data and locations into the computer for three warehouses. Physically located misplaced materials.
* Delegated tasks to warehouse personnel to unload trucks and deliver materials to production.
* Received trucks and bulk tankers of raw materials. Transported samples to various labs for pre testing.
* Created bills of lading, dispatched trucks and scheduled pick-ups.
* Set up materials for inventories twice a year and filled in for auditor where needed.
* Entered purchase order information into the computer for accounting and production purposes.
* Supervised bulk tankers when they hooked up lines to facility lines.
GOLDEN RULE INSURANCE COMPANY, Cincinnati, Ohio (1984-1989)
Administrative Assistant to Brokerage Manager
Maintained the office of the brokerage manager. The territory consisted of the Southern half of
Ohio below Columbus to the West Virginia border.
* Called upon agents, brokers and potential policy holders.
* Acted as liaison between agents, policy holders and company underwriters.
* Assisted in setting up company software for independent agents.
* Booked travel plans and created itineraries on a weekly basis for manager.
* Ordered supplies to be shipped ahead of time to each agent office.
* Delivered quotes over the phone or at the office to potential policy holders and agents.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:
Sun Chemical training seminars included:
* Certified for administering CPR, Oxygen and portable defibrillator machine.
* Diversity, Ethics training in the work place, safe start and chemical hygiene on a yearly basis.
5S training.
* Inventing safety slogans for the laboratory and production areas to promote safety in the work place.
* Entered lab testing results into the computer for the North America Network.
* Safety and Hazardous materials training, confined space, lock out/tag out on a regular basis.
* New SAP software training, company implementing new software program worldwide.
* Technical Specialist training.
* Safety Coordinator for the lab and held a position on the Safety Committee.
EDUCATION:
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, Ohio
Courses in Algebra, English Composition and Success Strategies. GPA 3.0
Reading High School, Cincinnati, Ohio
Graduate
Scarlet Oaks Joint Vocational School, Cincinnati, Ohio
Certificate in Multi-Media
* Photo-type setting. key punch, typing 40 WPM, data entry 98% accuracy.
* Basic commercial paste-up
* Small press plating machines, film burnishes and mimeograph.
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