Experience

LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Analytical Chemist

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Rare earth metals for the magnet industry Rare earth metals for the magnet industry



Coveris Taco

• Lab Supervisor

  • Sep 2013 - Present



Shell

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Elemental Analyst

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2013

  Organic and aqueous analysis on ICPAES, MS (Spectro Arcos and Cirros AES and Perkin Elmer Elan DRC2 MS) and WDXRF (PANalytical Axios petro) on Fuels (Diesel, Kerosine and Gasoline), Oils (both base and used) and Stanlow production line samples. Organic and aqueous analysis on ICPAES, MS (Spectro Arcos and Cirros AES and Perkin Elmer Elan DRC2 MS) and WDXRF (PANalytical Axios petro) on Fuels (Diesel, Kerosine and Gasoline), Oils (both base and used) and Stanlow production line samples.



SGS OGC

• Shift ICP analyst

  • Jan 2010 - Feb 2012

  wear oils, fuel oils and chemicals analysis wear oils, fuel oils and chemicals analysis



OGC group

• Shift Analyst

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  sgs.com/oil_gas_and_chemicals_uk?lobId=19023 Oil, Gas and Chemicals Services are the market leaders in independent, specialised and technical services to the Oil, Gas and Chemical industries.; Responsible for - Analysis of fuel and lubricating oils in compliance with ASTM, IP test methods and British Standards for fuel oils. Key Skills - ICP OES specifically ASTM methods D5185, D4951 and D7111 and IP 501 including some method development for single metal projects. Thermal Oxidation, XRF and a range of wet chemistry techniques. Cytec Engineered Materials A world class multi-national company and global leader in advanced composite materials manufacture and development for Show less



Aerospace and Automotive industries

• Analytical Chemist

  • May 2007 - Oct 2009

  Responsible for - analysis of raw materials and plant samples, maintaining records in accordance with FAA requirements, booking in, tracking from sample arrival at the lab to the material being released to the customer. Achievements/highlights - During a period in late 2007 and early 2008 I performed the duties of lab supervisor including setting priorities and attending all manufacturing and shipping meetings. I was also responsible for preparing the lab for audit's by Boeing and AirBus. Key Skills - HPLC, DSC, DMTA, FTIR and wet chemistry techniques. I have performed some Method development and equipment validation/maintenance work. Show less



Cytec engineered materials

• Wrexham

• Shift Analyst

  • 2006 - Aug 2009

  Analysis of resin and pre preg carbon and glass fibre mattings and weaves. Analysis of resin and pre preg carbon and glass fibre mattings and weaves.



Valspar packaging Ltd

• Shift Analyst

  • Jun 2006 - Mar 2007

  Responsible for - Daily site H&S audits and analysis of coating's pre and post application, preparation of lab batch samples for formulation change on work in progress samples, preparation of panels and certificates of analysis for customers and other Valspar sites, and upkeep of the archive. Key Skills - FTIR and wet chemistry techniques, Al Control Permanent night shift technician April 2006 June 2006 Processing and preparation of samples for GC analysis Ineos Vinyls Ineos is the world's third largest chemical company Show less



The Darcy Group

• Analytical Chemist

  • Nov 2005 - Jan 2006

  Responsible for - sampling plant operations, clearing vessels for confined space entry and daily site safety walk rounds using VOC analyser and O2 detector. Analysis of all plant operation and finished product samples. Other - In the event of a chemical spill or other safety alert part of my brief was to take the VOC and O2 analysers and tour the site looking for spikes and relay the information to the control room I had to wear full breathing apparatus during any emergency proceedure. Key Skills - GC FID and MS, Atomic Absorption analysis and wet chemistry techniques, I also received training in the use of breathing apparatus and detailed training in N2 hazards. Show less



Colgate-Palmolive

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shift QC analyst

  • Nov 2004 - Jan 2005

  Writing and development of SOP's in the analytical lab, analysis of blends and line samples and calculating additions to bring blends into specification.; One of the worlds top dental and personal care companies Writing and development of SOP's in the analytical lab, analysis of blends and line samples and calculating additions to bring blends into specification.; One of the worlds top dental and personal care companies



Colgate-Palmolive

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Analytical Chemist

  • Mar 2001 - Jul 2004

  Responsible for - Lab qualifications and calibrations, sampling and analysis of raw materials and analysis of line samples and finished goods. Other - I designed the backup protocols for all the instruments in the lab, I then trained the other lab analysts in the processes instituted. Key Skills - HPLC, GC, FTIR and NMR within FDA and MHRA guidelines. I was involved with SRG Lab-staff as Responsible for - Lab qualifications and calibrations, sampling and analysis of raw materials and analysis of line samples and finished goods. Other - I designed the backup protocols for all the instruments in the lab, I then trained the other lab analysts in the processes instituted. Key Skills - HPLC, GC, FTIR and NMR within FDA and MHRA guidelines. I was involved with SRG Lab-staff as



BASF

• Germany
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• temporary lab technician

  • Jan 1993 - Mar 2001

  during this time I fulfilled contracts for a number of clients ranging from Cussons International, BASF and Multi Sol ltd to Akcros Chemicals. I was invited back by some of these clients for further contracts. During this time I developed my Instrumental Chemistry techniques including X-RDF, HPLC, GC Fid and MS, Atomic Absorption and wet chemistry techniques. I also continued to develop my background in IT with contracts supporting bespoke software and network systems, building systems for clients, installing and testing the software and hardware before delivery and providing training in its use. Show less