Hardworking, entry-level chemist offering a year of lab-testing experience within the FDA- and cGMP-regulated environment of health and beauty products manufacturing.
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In-depth knowledge of wet chemistry and titration methods; experience using instrumentation such as AA, FTIR, HPLC, GC and ICP.
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Technically proficient-advanced user of Mathematica, Spartan'10 and GAMES.
Received National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant. Studied methods for using palladium to catalyze the synthesis of carbon-carbon molecules for pharmaceutical applications.
Activities:
American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Chapter, Member and Secretary, 2013 to 2014
EXPERIENCE
ABC INC.
Sometown, NC
Independent laboratory testing organization used by health and beauty, personal-care and consumer-goods manufacturers for R&D and quality-assurance solutions
Chemist
May 2012 to May 2013
Retained for yearlong contract to assist R&D chemists with analytical testing projects. Analyzed shipment samples, as well as raw, in-process and finished products. Operated and maintained analytical instrumentation and prepared lab reports summarizing findings. Adhered to FDA mandates, cGMP guidelines and internal quality-control policies.
Outcomes:
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Gained experience using wet chemistry methods including titrations and pH, color and moisture testing.
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Played a key role in new product development by adjusting formulas and preparing blend sheets for review and approval by R&D department.
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Contributed to significant changes to seven global products by recommending new ingredients and techniques to R&D team; kept current with advances in the health and beauty industry.
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Completed testing on rush samples for DEF Company, a Fortune 500 consumer-goods manufacturer. Submitted test results on time, with efforts cited as instrumental in retaining client business.
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Served on R&D team that evaluated and provided ingredient formulation adjustment recommendations for Action Lotion, one of client company’s fastest-selling skin-care products.
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Investigated and offered viable solutions for problem batches, leveraging analytical strengths to isolate issues and facilitate their timely resolution.
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Developed and maintained an organized recordkeeping system and prepared meticulous lab reports.
