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Angel Fernandez Sorondo

Bedford,New Hampshire

Summary

Talented Research Chemist with 3 years of expertise in supporting new product development by performing thorough research and completing lab tests. Highly adept in researching and interpreting scientific information, trade literature and patents. Proficient communicator when collaborating with others to develop new products.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research and Development Chemist

Protavic America
11.2023 - Current
  • Performed extensive material testing and analysis, utilizing techniques like DSC, TGA, and rheology to assess the thermal, mechanical, and flow properties of new formulations.
  • Led the formulation and scale-up of custom plastic blends, successfully meeting customer specifications while maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance.
  • Authored technical reports and documentation, including formulation details, process optimizations, and regulatory compliance data.
  • Worked closely with suppliers and vendors to source high-quality raw materials and additives, maintaining cost control while ensuring material performance standards.

Matertials Engineering Intern

RadiantNano
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Collaborated with a team to optimize light yield and synthesis of scintillating perovskites.
  • Designed and synthesized perovskite-based materials for x-ray photodetectors, improving device performance and optical characteristics.
  • Created thin film scintillating products using a blade coater.
  • Analyzing surface roughness and film height using profilometry.

Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Taught an introductory chemistry class exploring concepts of the physical properties of atoms and complexes through experiments in quantum dot synthesis, liquid-vapor curves, and chlorophyll separation.
  • Taught a course demonstrating kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamic concepts through experiments including dipeptide identification.
  • Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Designed experiments testing a mechanism for the hydroxylation of tertiary carbons.
  • Programmed ANOVA functions and 3D modelling software to statistically data.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.

Education

Chemistry

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering And Chemistry

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
05-2022

Skills

  • Polymer chemistry
  • Differential Scanning Calorimetry
  • Thermogravimetric Analysis
  • Rheology
  • Blade Coating
  • Profilometry
  • X-Ray Diffraction
  • X-Ray Photoelectric Spectroscopy
  • Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrometry
  • Infrared Spectrometry
  • Experiment Design
  • Formulation development
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

Basic: Hazardous Waste Coordinator Certification

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Research and Development Chemist

Protavic America
11.2023 - Current

Matertials Engineering Intern

RadiantNano
05.2022 - 11.2022

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
06.2020 - 08.2020

Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
01.2020 - 03.2021

Chemistry

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering And Chemistry

Worcester Polytechnic Institute