chemist

DIANE WATERS

*** *. ****** ****** • Glenwood, IL 60425 • teh4i5@r.postjobfree.com • 708-***-****

Highly Talented Chemist with Eight Years of Progressive Experience and a Recent Master’s Degree in Project Management

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Responsible for the Development of New Products

Analytical, Detail Oriented

Excellent Bench Work and Wet Chemistry Skills

Proven Ability to Manage a Wide Variety of Responsibilities with Equal Priorities

Expertise in Administrative Support Functions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois January 2001 to July 2009

CHEMIST II Industrial & Marine-Research & Development April 2002 to July 2009

• Reporting directly to the Manager of the Development Department, responsible for the testing, quality assurance and specification conformance in primer and topcoat manufacturing facilities.

• Tested products with water or solvent borne components including, Acrylic, Epoxy, Polyurethane or Water Reducible Compounds along with Alkyd based paints and coatings.

• Developed three new products from concept, to pilot production and final production stages.

• Continually reviewed and tested the use of new more cost effective materials in existing product lines. Employed Industrial Test Methods (“ITM”) and ASTM standards to ensure modified products either met or exceeded the test standards for appearance and durability.

• Utilized a variety of wet chemistry techniques including pH, titration and viscosity readings for analysis of product samples. Communicated differences of formulation in samples to manufacturing with the needed increases or decreases of component materials required to uphold the established product standard.

• Maintained detailed records and notebooks on product and reformulated product testing. Reviewed current analysis against earlier findings on similar products noting any anomalies.

• Archived notebooks in accordance with company procedures for and potential patent or legal issues.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II January 2001 to April 2002

• Oversee production testing in accordance with ITM and ASTM standards for color acceptance and stability standards.

• Performed multiple projects in the development of small-scale shading. Used both visual and computer inspections to note any variations in hue, surface appearance or stability factors.

• Documented all test results in lab notebooks. Compared results from previous work. Archived the notebooks.

CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois July 2000 to December 2001

GRADUATE ASSISTANT August 2001 to December 2001

• Performed research on bacterial resistance to tetracycline in lactic acid (food) bacteria.

• Inoculated and cultured bacteria. Monitored results noting and cultures with resistive traits to the drug.

RESEARCH LABORATORY ASSISTANT July 2000 to October 2000

• Performed culturing and inoculation of bacteria in the Microbiology Department. Extracted DNA from bacteria.

• Prepared media plates and gram straining for microscopic observation.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Administrative support for various businesses in the Chicago area. Used word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software and other tools in the generation of correspondence or reports or presentation materials. Maintained filing systems, interfaced with other employees to facilitate day-to-day responsibilities. Employed by Unique Office Solutions and NJW & Associates while attending school. January 1994 to June 2000.

• Workers’ Compensation Administrator for the University of Chicago Medical School. Reviewed all reports of injuries determining validity of the claim. Coordinated treatment efforts and return to work with the physician’s office, the injured employee and the employee’s supervisor. March 1984 to November 1993.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2009

KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Tinley Park, IL

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE-BIOLOGY

CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL

ASSOCIATES OF LIBERAL ARTS-BIOLOGY

OLIVE HARVEY COLLEGE Chicago, IL

SECRETARIAL SCIENCE

TRAINCO BUSINESS SCHOOL Chicago, IL

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & COMMITTEES

Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology Internal Quality ISO Auditor

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity Safety Auditor

Evacuation Monitor

TECHNICAL TRAINING & AWARDS

• Clinical Laboratory/Phlebotomist Certificate

• Phlebotomy Certificate

• Short courses with Windy City Coatings-ABCs of Formulation

• Future Coat 2008, Introduction to Coatings, and Smart Coatings

• Design of Experiment Training

• Quality System Training

• Certificate of Merit: Biological Sciences

• General Health and Training Program

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), LIMS

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