FEB 2010 – Present
Research Technician
ABC Company, Sometown, MN
Manufacturer of industrial chemicals and gases
Assist in the design and execution of research, testing and analysis of ABC’s chemical products – coatings, resins, adhesives and industrial gases. Use tools and methods including solid-state synthesis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and dilatometry.
Key Accomplishments:
• Achieved optimal quality control through detailed testing, synthesis and analysis of multicomponent metallic oxides and ceramic samples.
• Maintained compliance with safety guidelines and company SOPs in handling toxic chemicals and operating gas-handling equipment such as compressor systems, distribution systems and pressure regulators.
• Developed and launched SEM and TGA training program that was subsequently adopted as the companywide standard.
• Strengthened environmental health and safety (EH&S) standards as a member of ABC’s nationwide laboratory health and safety committee.