SUMMARY
--Chemist by education, process engineer by training with over eight years of experience in pilot plant scale-up, process development, and technical transfer in the consumer packaged goods industry.
--A strong aptitude for acquiring new technical knowledge and skills, combined with the motivation and ability to ensure the success of multiple projects from concept through launch.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
--Practical knowledge of pilot plant and full-scale processing equipment: liquid mixing/storage tanks, agitation, high shear mixers, in-line dynamic/static mixers, pumps and piping, dry conveying/storage, dry blenders, sieve separation, and electrical systems
--Track record of success with scale-up, process development, technical transfer, and cost estimation for capital projects
--Ability to interface effectively with third-party manufacturers, vendors, and cross-functional teams including product development, QA, marketing, project management,and supply chain
--Knowledge of GMP and GLP
--Knowledge of general chemistry methods and practical applications of texture analysis, DSC, and rheometry
--Proficient in MS Visio, Word, Excel, and Power Point
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
April 2006-May 2013: Henkel Consumer Goods, Scottsdale AZ
Senior Scientist November 2011-May 2013
--Performed pilot plant testing, scale-up, and implementation of manufacturing processes for air fresheners and surface cleaners
--Tested, selected, and qualified processing equipment in conjunction with vendors and plant engineering personnel for expansion of air freshener gel compounding
--Selected, procured, and maintained pilot plant processing equipment and ancillary laboratory equipment
--Interfaced with outside laboratories for safety testing of new raw materials and finished products
--Adapted established manufacturing processes for new and/or temporary contract manufacturers
--Authored and revised manufacturing process standards, SOPs, and test methods
Scientist: April 2009-November 2011
--Led process development side of $9.7MM annual cost savings initiative, and implemented at manufacturer
--Carried out pilot plant testing and scale-up to specify agitation and tank system for new air freshener product; worked with toll manufacturer in commissioning and validation
--Determined method and parameters for optimal late variant differentiation in compounding of unit dose laundry product
Associate Scientist: October 2006-April 2009
--Carried out order-of-addition and finished product stability testing of liquid laundry detergent and fabric softeners
--Updated process standards, test methods, and pilot plant SOPs
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