Experience

Raytheon Technologies

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Polymeric Materials Scientist

  • May 2022 - Present



Henkel

• Germany
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• PD Chemist

  • Jan 2020 - May 2022

  PD Chemist, Henkel (2020 - present)Develop new innovative adhesives for general industry applications, including medical and filtration, with polyurethane, acrylamide, acrylic, and light cure technologies. Assist with reactive projects, implement packaging studies, assist with compliance testing protocol, handle health and safety, chemical registration, and perform lab testing on new products. Provide and coordinate IT support when needed. Other duties include external customer interaction and sample shipmentAdvanced Research Chemist, Henkel:Synthesis of novel macromonomers, polymers, and monomeric ingredients for potential use in all business sectors dedicated to acrylate-based adhesives, including bio-acrylate hybrids, medical adhesives, sealants, coatings, pressure sensitive adhesives, and cyanoacrylates. Increasing emphasis on sustainable/natural ingredients Administrative duties include ordering laboratory and office supplies, creation of Safety Data Sheets, interaction with and sample shipment to internal customers. Lab champion for 1.5 labs. Organize and run meetings. Capable of a high level of multitasking. Completed a variety of leadership and development training.Ergonomics Assessor for the Rocky Hill Henkel location. Member of the local Wellness Committee, Women's Professional Network, and Sustainability Committee. Active organizer and participant in local Henkel/Loctite-sponsored charity events. Develop and communicate newsletters and informational fliers for each committee. Create, organize, and implement a variety of on- and off-site activities. High level communication skillsProduct Development Chemist: Formulation and testing of anaerobic and acrylic adhesives for both new and existing products. Assisted in the development and launch of novel high temperature threadlockers, pipe sealants, and brazing adhesives. Duties included some external customer interaction, sample shipment to internal sales, and participation in trade show events.