Adrian Zambrano
Pasadena,TX
Summary
Analytical and detail-oriented professional with 23+ years of experience as a Lab Technician, who has demonstrated high proficiency in conducting a wide variety of specialized tests including infrared and gas chromatography while leveraging expertise with data collection systems and analytical instruments to obtain and submit accurate results to processing units.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Composition and Formulation Technician
INEOS O&P
12.2022 - Current
- Skilled in providing prompt and accurate testing and interpreting data for conformance to quality specifications.
- Coordinate samples testing for various departments, such as, operational process control, special customer requirements, or troubleshooting/improvement projects for production.
- Testing included: IR Spectrometry, Microscopy, X-ray, Physical testing, Organoleptic testing and Rheology
- Involved in daily safely culture to improve Lab Safety and SOPs.
- Pro-active in work-load management to complete testing promptly for various departments.
Research Lab Technician II
Lummus Technology
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Conducted analysis on both routine and non-routine samples to support various research pilot units
- Testing utilized includes: GC, LC, IC, and Wet Chemistry
- Performed daily QA/QC standards
- Responsible for communicating critical data results with operations on daily basis
- Worked safely and maintained excellent housekeeping standards
Kelly Scientific
Shell Chemical
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Analyzed process samples and finished products for determination of Phenol, Acetone, Cumene and various other components content
- Testing included: GC, LC, IC, and Wet Chemistry
- Results obtained and reported through LIMS System.
Lab Technician
Kelly Scientific
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted on R&D 7-Layer Line (Blown Film Extruder)
- Analyzed process samples, blended and finished products (Butyl & Polypropylene)
- Testing Included: Additive content using Viscometer, FTIR, GC, XRF
- Results reported through SAP & LIMS.
Lab Technician
Lyondell Basell
02.1999 - 01.2012
- Analyzed process samples (polymer) for certification of analysis using ASTM and in house methods
- Results reported thru SAP and LIMS
- Testing included: Additive content using HPLC, Gas Chromatograph, FTIR, and Color Spectrometry
- Physical testing such as Determination of Melt Index, Film Quality, Density characteristics, ASH content, and SLIP content.
Education
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TexasSan Jacinto College
Pasadena, TexasSkills
Microscopy
- Olympus DSX 1000 SXLOB
- LEXT OLS5000 Software
Chromatography
- Agilent GC: 7890B, 7890A, 6890N
- EZChrom Elite software
FTIR
- Nicolet iS50 FTIR Spectrometer
- OMNIC™ Specta Software
- Perkin Elmer FTIR
X-ray
- Panalytical Epsilon 3XLE (EDXRF)
- Omnian Software
- Panalytical Zetium XRF
NMR
- Bruker minispec mq20
Melt Flow Indexer
- Tinius Olsen MP1200
- Karg MeltFloW
Press
- Specac Autotouch Hydraulic Press
- Collin Plate Press P200
Other Instrument
- Antek MultiTek Total Sulfur & Total Nitrogen Analyzer
- Mettler Toledo for Density, Mercaptan and Bromide
- Shimadzu Nexis SCD-2030 sulfur detection system
Timeline
Composition and Formulation Technician
INEOS O&P
12.2022 - Current
Research Lab Technician II
Lummus Technology
04.2020 - 12.2022
Kelly Scientific
Shell Chemical
05.2018 - 04.2020
Lab Technician
Kelly Scientific
08.2017 - 05.2018
Lab Technician
Lyondell Basell
02.1999 - 01.2012
Tyler Junior College
San Jacinto College