Chemical Lab Technician Resume Examples

Senior Microscopist/chemical Lab Technician

On-line microscopy manufacturing process support and troubleshooting laboratory providing 24/7 analytical and process support to diverse film and solution manufacturing as well as R&D/pilot operations.

• Participated in process improvement teams and analytical troubleshooting sessions with peers, product/process engineers and technical support staff.
• Assessed and analyzed routine and non-routine product samples, imperfections, and urgent product problems.
• Collected, compiled, organized and presented data to product support and development teams.
• Composed through, descriptive technical reports, operating procedures and methods including supporting photomicrographs and graphic data.
• Maintained, repaired, set up and calibrated complex instrumentation, equipment and microscopes.
• Trained new staff of microscopists /analysts.
• Analyzed external customer complaints including real time phone contact.

Chemical Lab Technician

Devised, fabricated, and assembled new and modified mechanical components for products, such as industrial machinery and equipment, and measuring instruments.

• Monitored product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.
• Provided technical support and assistance to chemists and engineers.
• Compiled and interpreted results of tests and analyses.
• Prepared chemical solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas, and created experimental formulas.
• Conducted chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of propellants and pyrotechnics.
• Restructured and improved propellant burning times using Crawford Bomb Method.

Inventory and Chemical Lab Technician

Reduced waste by enabling timely identification of Way Lube and Hydraulic Oil leaks by collaborating with oilers data and creation of a weekly entry/report form depicting gallons used and dollars spent. Escalated the information to management for plant machinery maintenance decisions.

• Created departmental user input excel spreadsheets that calculated the cleaner solution concentration of 60+ washers throughout the plant. "Out of Ford Specification" situations could be immediately resolved as the color conditional formatted spreadsheet calculated chemical additions required. Monitored excess water usage. Attended weekly Ford Quality meetings reporting conditions to upper management.
• Tested concentration, pH, bacteria and fungus contaminants in machine coolants and recommended chemical additions which ensured proper concentration for machine tool functionality. Tramp Oil% monitored to assist with determining when a centrifuge may be needed to remove excess oils.
• Streamlined and improved the on floor products inventory process by creating an inventory sheet which aligned with the part washer testing route. Abnormal usages could be determined based on weekly monitored records. Researching the root cause of abnormal usages resulted in cost saving projects.
• Automatic Transmission Fluid at final test stands, reclaimed oil, incoming railcar and truck shipments tested for cleanliness, water presence. Lab analysis tools-Karl Fischer, IR, Portable Oil Dirt Count Unit.
• Cost saving project participation: ABB filter bag paper reductions and increased chip removal, MQL excess usage avoidance, ATF sustainability disposal process, returnable IBC tote credits.

Chemical Lab Technician

Assisted in the research and data collection for various projects. Performed physical testing such as viscosity, UV tests, and adhesion tests.

• Performed QA/QC testing to determine adherence of product specifications.
• Recorded accurate data into lab notebooks to compare results with previous and future research.
• Assisted in quality improvement programs and safety meetings. Team member of the safety committee, performing respirator fit testing for the entire facility.

Chemical Lab Technician Specialist

Researched and developed printer cartridge rolls for Lexmark International Inc.

• Created Urethane coatings with beads, curatives, surfactants and other additives of varying thicknesses and viscosities, increasing bead adhesion for better performing printer cartridge.
• Designed water based Polyurethane Dispersions, improving performance for spray coating toner adder rolls.
• Maintained laboratory environment and completed requisite repairs, ensuring safe working environment.
• Performed basic Lab Safety Inspections and handled incoming chemicals, ensuring adherence to standard safety protocols.

Chemical Lab Technician

Conducted chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientist in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials

• Compiled and interpreted results of tests and analyses
• Prepared chemical solutions for products and processes
• Maintained, cleaned, and sterilized laboratory instruments and equipment
• Diligently followed all laboratory safety procedures

Chemical Lab Technician, Department of Research & Development

Performed quantitative tests on hair care products to determine levels of viscosity.

• Recorded laboratory data and graphed the results to identify significant variations.
• Produced regular reports to senior management and scientists in different departments.
• Maintained lab set up by ordering common supplies and equipment for all lab personnel.

Chemical Lab Technician

Tested the raw materials, in-process steps, and final product to determine if sample met the specification/s to move forward in the film making process.

• Conducted lab analysis using spectrophotometers, high performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, titrations, viscometers, conductivity meters, Karl Fisher titrations, pH meters, vacuum ovens, convection ovens, ash ovens, FT infra red, refractive index, etc.
• Provided sample testing results to chemical plant processors and supervisors, and chemical engineers.
• Documented the testing results in the laboratory testing database using LIMS and CALS.
• Provided reports on to chemical engineers on historical testing data.
• Familiar with GMP and GLP and the ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Created and maintained log sheets, calibration charts, and maintained lab supplies.
• Served as the Analytical Lab Safety Chairperson.
• Knowledge to run tests including Thin Layer Chromatography, %Solids, %Ash, %Vols and Surface Tension.

Chemical Lab Technician

• Designed and tested new chemical separation procedure to improve product yields and improve consistency of data.
• Prepared and tested experimental catalyst samples for improving current petrochemical processes.
• Designed and modified Parr mini-reactors in order to optimize their output capabilities.
• Determined optimal volumes to be used in experimental processes within the safety margins of the equipment being utilized.
• Investigated equipment metallurgy in order to improve upon the safety of the equipment being used.

Chemical Lab Technician

Administered testing on electroplating baths

• Managed chemical inventory using computer based tracking system and stocked newly received chemicals
• Maintained gold reclaim equipment
• Took daily count of inventory, recorded and investigated and loss of materials
• Developed Crystal Reports applications for use in Lab for cost reduction project