Laura-Joy George
Analytical Chemist at PPG Industrial Coatings- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Industrial Coatings
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Wholesale Building Materials
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700 & Above Employee
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Analytical Chemist
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Feb 2022 - Present
➢ Uses analytical instruments such as NIR, GC, FTIR, UV/Vis Spectrometers, titrators, etc., to measure the quality of raw materials and finished goods➢ Runs analytical tests to determine Hydroxyl Value (OH), NCO, Epoxy, % Water, particle size, etc. to confirm customer specifications➢ Conducts Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on test results that are out of specification by interacting with PPG’s Operations team, Technical team, and external customers to improve manufacturing processes
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Quality Control Laboratory Technician
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Jul 2021 - Mar 2023
➢ Coordinates and documents calibrations for key instrumentation within PPG’s research➢ Make recommendations for process improvements and support implementationwhere appropriate➢ Ensure deadlines are met regarding the release of sample results and other compliance-related testing.➢ Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing – to production staff, leadership andcontractors of PPG
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UPL
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India
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Farming
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700 & Above Employee
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Quality Control Laboratory Technician
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Aug 2019 - Jun 2021
· Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs and by conducting laboratory and plant safety audits. · Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, and products. · Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, etc. · Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
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Francis Marion University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Lab/Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2019
· Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas. · Direct and monitor other workers producing chemical products. · Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports. · Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules. · Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas. · Direct and monitor other workers producing chemical products. · Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports. · Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.
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Winthrop University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lab Assistant
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
• Designed research laboratories for instruction• Organized laboratory chemicals and equipment• Created chemical labels for instruction and order• Produced solutions (i.e. acids) for research laboratories
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Office Assistant
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
• Built an organizational system for department faculty• Coordinated documents to different university divisions• Monitored and distributed copied material to faculty and staff
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Education
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Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry -
Francis Marion University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry -
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry