Laboratory Technician

Lynna H. Kim

Hamilton, NJ *****

Cell: 609-***-****

*****.****@*****.***

Summary

Professional laboratory associate seeking a chemist position to contribute strong analytical, research and problem solving skills – utilizing nearly 3 years of industry experience. Enthusiastic, detail oriented and adept at handling multiple projects and managing others. Direct experience with both laboratory and product development functions.

Education & Training

-Rutgers University – School of Arts and Sciences, Piscataway, NJ

Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, October 2009

Currently pursuing a second degree in Chemistry, September 2010 – present

-Surfactant Associate, Inc. (University of Oklahoma)

Short Course in Applied Surfactant Science and Technology, August 2011

Experience

Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Princeton, NJ

R&D Laboratory Technician, August 2009 - Present

-Formulation experience with good knowledge of surfactant chemistry

-Support product development and launch – including consumer testing, safety and clinical testing

-Manage product stability under various conditions on a regular basis

-Manage and stay abreast of competitive product analysis and development

-Conduct efficacy studies to evaluate performance of detergents against competitive products and provide support for stronger claims

-Support brand maintenance, cost savings projects

-Perform physical testing on product batches including pH, viscosity, and stability testing

-Experience with design of statistical experiments

-SAP – product lifecycle management specification system

-Maintain a complete and up-to-date research laboratory notebook

-Participate in fragrance evaluation test panels, support fabric care fragrance initiatives

-Comply with & enforce GLP guidelines

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Dayton, NJ

Quality Control Intern, May 2008 – August 2008

-Analyzed samples of finished goods and raw materials for internal use and outgoing shipments to customers

-Assured test results were within indicated specifications on inspection plans

-Tested specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation, pH, percent titratable acidity, optical density and percent transmission on a daily basis

-Performed peanut allergen testing, pectin testing, veltol testing, centrifugation, solubility (brix, t-solids), turbidity, and aflatoxin tests when required

-Became familiar with alcohol and gas chromatography procedures including setting up methods and interpreting peaks

-Used SAP to enter results, check material history, look up formula, etc.

The Olden Pharmacy, Trenton, NJ

Clerk, October 2003 – January 2007

-Assisted in filling prescriptions, answering patient questions

-Maintenance and organization of insurance records, other clerical duties

Related Skills

-Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, HTML, CSS; knowledgeable with both MS Windows and Mac OSX.

-Lab work in Introduction to Experimentation, Biology, Physics, Genetics, Microbiology, Systems Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis

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