Experience

Eurofins | EAG Laboratories

• United States
• Research
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Scientist

  • Oct 2022 - Present



The Lubrizol Corporation

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Scientist

  • Mar 2020 - Oct 2022

  Measurement science laboratory providing analytical support to business units: CPVC piping systems, engineered polymers, life sciences, and performance coatings.• Analyze polymer samples and develop procedures for gel permeation chromatography (GPC) analysis as well as instrument troubleshooting and maintenance. • Run FTIR spectroscopy and IR microscope instruments for compositional, comparative and failure analysis. • Perform optical analysis using stereomicroscope, compound optical microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) / Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) instrument.• Routinely run, develop, validate and improve potentiometric and colorimetric wet lab titrations, including hydroxyl number, acid number, percent isocyanate, total chloride and iodometric percent bisulfite. • Lead UV-vis analysis for regulatory, research and QC purposes.• Communicate directly with internal customers to define project needs and coordinate necessary testing.• Act as department safety coordinator, oversee safety inspections, new hire training and update chemical inventory / SOPs.• Hands on use of lab software including Empower, Omnic, OPUS, Unifi, Topspin and Tiamo.• Proficient in routine sample preparation and analysis via liquid chromatography (LC), mass spectroscopy (MS), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).

• Laboratory Technician

  • Mar 2018 - Mar 2020

  Paper applications laboratory providing physical property testing of various latex performance coatings.• Ran physical tests in accordance with TAPPI methods, including MTS tensile strength, Mullen Burst, Elmendorf Tear, MIT Fold Endurance, Gurley Stiffness, Handle-o-meter and Cobb on saturated generic and filter paper. • Formulated coatings to modify pore size and distribution on substrates and analyzed properties via Capillary Flow Porometer. • Led experimentation with saturation methods, acid-base titrations, fire retardant materials, bacteria and mold testing and a wide variety of other projects, including a project to develop a smooth and glossy paper finish to fit a new client’s needs.



Emax Laboratories Inc

• United States
• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Laboratory Technician

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

  Comprehensive environmental laboratory providing analytical lab services to governmental, state, and local agencies. • Executed various processes and analyses to test samples and perform extractions using appropriate EPA methods. • Handled, processed, and maintained environmental samples and chain of custodies in a regulatory environment. • Successfully performed Initial Demonstration of Capability (IDC) on EPA methods; oil and grease hexane extraction, ultrasonic extraction, and nitroaromatics, nitramines, and nitrate esters extraction and total organic carbons (TOC). • Trained and mentored new staff on preparation of samples for extraction, analysis of oil and grease, and testing moisture.



Big Heart Pet Brands

• Consumer Goods
• 700 & Above Employee

• Data Analyst

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

  A J.M. Smucker company –producer, distributor and marketer of premium quality, branded pet products. Specialized in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) • Coordinated the transfer of data and analytical test results used in pet food production into a new database. • Collaborated with R&D to facilitate the input and organization of formulas into a PLM compatible format. • Functioned as team leader and trained new hires in the department as our team grew from one to four people. • Developed new shipping protocol for domestic and international shipments of pet food samples.



Torrance Optometry

• Optometric Assistant

  • 2007 - 2014

  Intermittent employment for busy Optometrist’s office while attending college. Performed preliminary tests on up to eight patients per day using a variety of optometric instruments and equipment. Handled inbound phone calls and front desk functions in a high-volume, fast-paced office. Managed administrative tasks including daily schedules for doctors, filing patient charts, general organization, and oversight of inventory. Intermittent employment for busy Optometrist’s office while attending college. Performed preliminary tests on up to eight patients per day using a variety of optometric instruments and equipment. Handled inbound phone calls and front desk functions in a high-volume, fast-paced office. Managed administrative tasks including daily schedules for doctors, filing patient charts, general organization, and oversight of inventory.