Tasha Merritt-Smith
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Experience
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Bolta US
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chemist
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Apr 2017 - Present
Analyze automotive materials and components with analytical chemistry methodology and instrumentation. Extensive understanding of chemistry related analytical methods and method development. Work with internal and external (industry) chemistry analytical teams to develop thorough understanding of materials to support Product Teams. Understanding of chemical properties, chemicals, and interactions with component hardware, sampling and analysis techniques to characterize materials. Utilize… Show more Analyze automotive materials and components with analytical chemistry methodology and instrumentation. Extensive understanding of chemistry related analytical methods and method development. Work with internal and external (industry) chemistry analytical teams to develop thorough understanding of materials to support Product Teams. Understanding of chemical properties, chemicals, and interactions with component hardware, sampling and analysis techniques to characterize materials. Utilize skills for chemistry related problem solving. Analyze, diagnose, and recommend/implement changes based on analytical lab test data. Design, develop, and implement improved industry tests to correlate and assure the highest quality products are available for Bolta, US customers. Show less Analyze automotive materials and components with analytical chemistry methodology and instrumentation. Extensive understanding of chemistry related analytical methods and method development. Work with internal and external (industry) chemistry analytical teams to develop thorough understanding of materials to support Product Teams. Understanding of chemical properties, chemicals, and interactions with component hardware, sampling and analysis techniques to characterize materials. Utilize… Show more Analyze automotive materials and components with analytical chemistry methodology and instrumentation. Extensive understanding of chemistry related analytical methods and method development. Work with internal and external (industry) chemistry analytical teams to develop thorough understanding of materials to support Product Teams. Understanding of chemical properties, chemicals, and interactions with component hardware, sampling and analysis techniques to characterize materials. Utilize skills for chemistry related problem solving. Analyze, diagnose, and recommend/implement changes based on analytical lab test data. Design, develop, and implement improved industry tests to correlate and assure the highest quality products are available for Bolta, US customers. Show less
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Alabama Power Company
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United States
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Chemical Analyst
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Nov 2015 - Apr 2017
Perform analysis on groundwater and wastewater samples from various APCO plant locations to test for low level Hg using EPA method 245.7 Work side by side with Compliance Studies assisting with various research projects. Analyze submitted water samples from various customers desiring water permits testing for high levels of Hg using EPA method 245.1 Prepare all necessary solutions, reagents, chemicals and calibrate instruments before use. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on… Show more Perform analysis on groundwater and wastewater samples from various APCO plant locations to test for low level Hg using EPA method 245.7 Work side by side with Compliance Studies assisting with various research projects. Analyze submitted water samples from various customers desiring water permits testing for high levels of Hg using EPA method 245.1 Prepare all necessary solutions, reagents, chemicals and calibrate instruments before use. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on all laboratory equipment. Show less Perform analysis on groundwater and wastewater samples from various APCO plant locations to test for low level Hg using EPA method 245.7 Work side by side with Compliance Studies assisting with various research projects. Analyze submitted water samples from various customers desiring water permits testing for high levels of Hg using EPA method 245.1 Prepare all necessary solutions, reagents, chemicals and calibrate instruments before use. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on… Show more Perform analysis on groundwater and wastewater samples from various APCO plant locations to test for low level Hg using EPA method 245.7 Work side by side with Compliance Studies assisting with various research projects. Analyze submitted water samples from various customers desiring water permits testing for high levels of Hg using EPA method 245.1 Prepare all necessary solutions, reagents, chemicals and calibrate instruments before use. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on all laboratory equipment. Show less
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United States Steel Corporation
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Metallurgist
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Mar 2011 - Aug 2015
Reviewing non-conforming material and assigning the appropriate disposition. Perform root cause analysis of defective material to identify problems and modify processing to improve capability. Perform X-Ray refraction to identify the mineral make up for ores. Reviewing non-conforming material and assigning the appropriate disposition. Perform root cause analysis of defective material to identify problems and modify processing to improve capability. Perform X-Ray refraction to identify the mineral make up for ores.
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American Proteins, Inc.
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality Assurance Team Lead
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Mar 2005 - Mar 2011
Assisted with solving daily issues, such as equipment problems, scheduling staff and staff assignments. Maintained and evaluated lab equipment and work areas; performed minor preventative maintenance and monitored records, reviewed the daily operational status of equipment. Compiled records and interpreted experimental and analytical results. Assisted with the implementation of the company’s HAACP program. Prepared and analyzed samples using Gas Chromatography. Analyzed waste water samples from… Show more Assisted with solving daily issues, such as equipment problems, scheduling staff and staff assignments. Maintained and evaluated lab equipment and work areas; performed minor preventative maintenance and monitored records, reviewed the daily operational status of equipment. Compiled records and interpreted experimental and analytical results. Assisted with the implementation of the company’s HAACP program. Prepared and analyzed samples using Gas Chromatography. Analyzed waste water samples from plant waste water treatment facility. Show less Assisted with solving daily issues, such as equipment problems, scheduling staff and staff assignments. Maintained and evaluated lab equipment and work areas; performed minor preventative maintenance and monitored records, reviewed the daily operational status of equipment. Compiled records and interpreted experimental and analytical results. Assisted with the implementation of the company’s HAACP program. Prepared and analyzed samples using Gas Chromatography. Analyzed waste water samples from… Show more Assisted with solving daily issues, such as equipment problems, scheduling staff and staff assignments. Maintained and evaluated lab equipment and work areas; performed minor preventative maintenance and monitored records, reviewed the daily operational status of equipment. Compiled records and interpreted experimental and analytical results. Assisted with the implementation of the company’s HAACP program. Prepared and analyzed samples using Gas Chromatography. Analyzed waste water samples from plant waste water treatment facility. Show less
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Education
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University of Montevallo
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology/Chemistry