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Innovative Professional Technician
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Looking
for Full Time laboratory position in Maine, e.g. R&D, QC, QA, process
control, environmental, microbiology, water treatment, etc.
However,
I am open to new lines of work.... especially if it involves creativity and
innovation.
I
am experienced in Research, experimental design, statistics, database
utilization, computer software & programming, Chemometrics, NIR & FTIR,
uv/vis, rheometry, stress strain, GC, AA, waste treatment & environmental
testing, all standard lab equipment, ISO, GMP, GLP, and technical reporting.
I
learn new instruments and techniques quickly, and am detail oriented. I enjoy
the support of a team environment, but prefer to work independently.
I
also hold a current 3rd Class Engineer's License, for Steam Plant operation.
Thank
you for your interest.
Email: nanomaine@hotmail.com
Website:
http://www.nano-nova.com
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OBJECTIVE
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Seasoned
and innovative professional technician looking for an intellectually
challenging position.
My goal is to find a progressive organization that desires a richly
symbiotic relationship. Your team, with my experience and passion for
science and technology, will find new and creative solutions!
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My ideal
company:
My ideal company
would be an innovative and progressive company where I can make a
difference. I would be at home with an organization and team that favors
success over the status quo.
Though I do prefer
a research environment, I am completely open to new endeavors.
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My
perfect job:
The
best utilization of my skills and experience would be in a research or
design and implementation position. I immensely enjoy utilizing
scientific tools and methods to discover or create.
I also much enjoy applying new skills and methodologies to improve
existing processes.
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Target
Job:
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Research
Technician or Laboratory Technician
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Desired
Status:
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Full-Time
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Desired
Salary:
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45,000.00
USD Per Year
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Date
of Availability:
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Negotiable
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Relocate:
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Yes
- Prefer Maine, but will consider all options
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1/1980
- Present
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SR. Quality Control Technician
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April
1990 – Present
My present position is the daily operation of all aspects of 24-7 Quality
Control lab in a production facility. Duties include production process
monitoring and control, product testing, raw materials testing and lab
operations.
Process control includes sampling, testing, and making operational
changes.
Product testing is mostly proprietary methodology with standard lab
equipment. Standard physical analyses include: rheology, stress-strain,
gravimetric, centrifugation, colorimetric, nephelometric, ion
concentration, chromatography, and some proprietary tests.
Lab operations include maintenance, calibration and operation of
equipment; data entry; ISO documentation; supply ordering; and highly
dynamic work organization.
Interim Chemometrics Project (1994-1996)
Chemometrics is the correlation of spectral and analytical data to
physical characteristics. It is a powerful methodology, and is becoming a
standard analytical tool.
I handled all aspects of NIR and FTIR research, including: wet testing,
statistical data analysis, chemometric modeling, technical reporting, and
project presentations. My intensive chemometrics training was from the
instrument factory, corporate specialists, and the excellent
Thermogalactic software consultants.
Steam Plant (1985 –1990)
Performed all routine Steam Plant duties, including operation and
maintenance. Upgraded license
several times, currently hold a Maine 3rd Class Engineer license.
Furthered skills in pipefitting, mechanical repairs, and
instrumentation.
Research Lab (1981 – 1985)
Worked on various research projects. Skills utilized included: computer
programming, various software, statistical data handling, experimental
design, lab analysis, instrument operation, data collection, report
writing.
Assignments included: Process Chemistry Group, Pilot Plant, Raw Materials
Lab, Analytical Lab, Molecular weight determination project (via gel
electrophoresis).
Production
operator (1980 – 1981)
Started career at my current employer in the production department.
Learned much of the process before starting in research.
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8/1974
- 1/1980
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Waste Treatment Plant Operator |
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Pen
Bay Medical Center Glen
Cove, Maine
Primary job was
operation and maintenance of Grade 3B Waste Treatment Plant. Assigned to
Maintenance, Grounds Keeping and Security as needed. Held a grade III
Waste Treatment License.
Exercised (or
learned) various hard and soft skills, including: welding, pipefitting,
equipment maintenance, instrumentation, steam plant and HVAC operations,
sewage plant operation, lab work, facility security, and grounds keeping.
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Skill
Name
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Skill
Level
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Last
Used
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Experience
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Laboratory
analysis
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Expert
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Currently
used
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31
years
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Computer
literacy
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Intermediate
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Currently
used
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24
years
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Statistics
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Intermediate
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2
years ago
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27
years
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Chemometrics
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Intermediate
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2
years ago
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3
years
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Engineer's
License
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Intermediate
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Current
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10
years
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MS
Excel
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Intermediate
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Currently
used
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21
years
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MS
Word
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Intermediate
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Currently
used
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21
years
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MS
FrontPage
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Intermediate
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Currently
used
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3
years
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Lab
Instrumentation
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Intermediate
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Currently
used
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31
years
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Technical
report writing
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Intermediate
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Currently
used
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16
years
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Mechanical
Aptitude
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Intermediate
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Currently
used
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31
years
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MS
Outlook
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Intermediate
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Currently
used
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5
years
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I
have been informally studying a myriad of Science and Technology related
subjects for years, including:
·
Nanotechnology
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Artificial
Intelligence
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Knowledge
Management
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Statistics
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Computer
operations & security
·
Website
design
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6/1974
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Associate Degree
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EMTC Bangor.
Maine
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Associate Degree in Applied Science. Major in
Environmental Control.
Heavy emphasis on Water and Sewage treatment, with extensive field work
and laboratory analysis.
An excellent grounding in the scientific method and its practical
application.
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6/1972
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High School
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GVHS
Thomaston, Maine
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High School Diploma.
Honor Roll
Attended Boy's State
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My love of Science and Technology has driven me to create a personal
web site. My site's primary purpose is to introduce people to the
multi-disciplinary science of Nanotechnology, with its immediate and
future implications.
Email:
nanomaine@hotmail.com
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