Safety Officer

Laura Jones

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Baton Rouge, LA ***19

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Cell: 225-***-****

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SKILLS:

Problem Solving/multi-tasking: displayed in all positions held.

Computer Proficiency: Proficient in using LIMS, Atlas, Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel, Lotus, Sample Manager

Wet Chemistry: 5 years (petroleum, inorganic, and organic chemistry).

Gas/Liquid Chromatography (as well as associated concentrating and auto sampling devices): 8 years (HP 6890, HP 5890, HPLC 1100, UPLC) GC Detectors (PID, FID, ECD)

Chromatography Software: 8 years experience with ChemStation and Atlas.

LIMS Software: 8 years experience with various LIMS systems.

ASTM Tests: 5 years of experience with varied testing methods including: Gardner Color, flashpoint, distillations, Copper Corrosion, turbidity, acid/base titration chemistry, Cl/Br determination by X-ray (XRF), density, viscosity, and others.

NMR: 2 years experience interpreting various data for process chemistry.

EDUCATION:

12/2000 University of Louisiana, Lafayette Lafayette, La

Bachelor of Science, Biology – minor Chemistry

TRAINING:

11/29 - 12/03/10

40/hr Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Course.

Received a 10-hr OSHA card in General Industry & Construction,

Received Certification as an Occupational Safety Specialist.

10/2008- present day

Chemical Hygiene Officer for the PDC site

4/2008

QMS Internal Auditor Course For ISO 9001-2000

(Certified ISO auditor for PDC site)

4/2007 & 6/2007

Participated in two on-site kaizen training courses pertaining to lean management.

EXPERIENCE:

6/04-present date Albemarle Corporation Baton Rouge, La

Sr. Laboratory Technologist (12/10-present day)

Laboratory Technologist (7/06- 12/10)

Lead Lab. Technician (11/04- 7/06)

Laboratory Technician (6/04- 11/04)

Worked in three main departments: QC, Wet lab, and Chromatography. Conducted chemical analysis, developed methods, and provided problem solving solutions to support product research, process development, manufacturing, and customer tech services.

2/2004 – 5/2004 Peak Sulfur, Inc (contract) Beaumont, TX

Laboratory Technician

Analyzed fresh and spent sulfuric acid. Performed tests for acidity, specific gravity, temperature, sulfur dioxide, iron, nitrates, color, and turbidity. Performed titrations on sodium bisulfite samples. Faxed these results directly to clients on a daily basis.

6/2001-1/2004 Southern Petroleum Laboratories Lafayette, LA

GC Volatile Analyst-Chemist 1 (4/03-1/04)

Assistant supervisor extractions (6/02-4/03)

Extraction Technician (6/01-6/02)

Preparation and analysis of soil and water environmental samples for gasoline-range, diesel-range, and oil-range pollutants by gas chromatography, as well as PCBs, pesticides, and herbicides. Maintenance and troubleshooting of HP 5890 and 6890 chromatographs, Agilent auto samplers, Tekmar Archon and Solatek auto samplers, and associated concentrators. Posting and validating data using Omega LIMS software. In Assistant supervisor role, gained valuable experience in strategic problem solving, leading and training others, and learned to properly schedule workload and available workers to maximize production.

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