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Ankita Paul

Cincinnati,OH Area

Summary

Analytical and results-oriented professional with Masters in Science (physics) complemented with 4 years of experience working on testing/characterization of materials and offering solutions to improve safety and effectiveness of the work flow process. Effective communicator (both written and oral) with excellent customer and vendor relationships. Proficient in working with engineers and managers to optimize the testing process and deliver results on time. Seeking to leverage expertise in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Testing Associate

LyondellBasell
01.2022 - Current
  • Conducts and provides training on various physical tests on polymers, mainly focused on Impact and stress crack growth
  • Research on microstructure properties of polymers useful for both resin and product development
  • Successfully established a new stress test method suitable for testing only recycled HDPE pipe materials in the physical testing lab
  • Represent LyondellBasell in the TIE (Teachers, Industry, and Environment) conference held annually in Columbus, OH
  • Supports the implementation of new reactive extrusion process for polymer grafting in the applications lab
  • Recognized for making safety and instrumentation improvements in the lab.

Physical Test Technician

Advanced Testing Laboratory (Procter & Gamble)
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Performed routine testing along with receiving samples, entering and reviewing data, coordinating training by utilizing software’s like ELN and GAIMS in the P&G Babycare Analytical lab
  • Utilize tensile testers, a universal testing machine to run several analytical tests
  • Recognized for making an impact in accelerating testing requirements that resulted in winning ATL Values Award.

Lab Assistant

Adecco (Procter & Gamble)
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Improved functionality and performance of various Proctor & Gamble products through development of prototypes
  • Acknowledged and motivated by the project controller for attention-to-detail and effective time management, while working on an assignment.

Lecturer (Physics)

Shantha Pre-University College
06.2017 - 04.2018
  • Created and delivered lectures for 11th and 12th grade Physics students
  • Prepared questions set, grading assignments, and exam answer sheets
  • Assessed and improved performance of student’s laboratory work through active supervision.

Education

Master of Science (Physics) - Focused on material science

National Institute of Technology
India
2013

Bachelor of Science (Honors in Physics) -

Rama Devi Women’s College
2011

Skills

  • Impact/Stress Testing
  • Polymer Characterization
  • Injection Molding
  • Minitab
  • Python
  • Microsoft Office
  • Method Development
  • Laboratory Information Management System (Sample Manager)
  • Instron Test suite
  • Root cause Analysis
  • Project management

Certification

  • Paulson training certification for injection molding process and twin screw extruder
  • Dale Carnegie certification for effective communication and human relations.

Research Experience/Projects

  • Reactive Extrusion Grafting Project, Project Support, Applications Lab, LyondellBasell
  • Un-Notched Constant Ligament Stress (UCLS) Method Development, Project Lead, Physical Testing Lab, LyondellBasell
  • Development of Electronic and Electrical Materials from Indian Ilmenite, Co-Author, Journal of Electronic Materials, Vol. 42, No. 4, 2013, Springer
  • Synthesis and Characterization of YBCO Thick Films, Author, Master of Science Dissertation, NIT Rourkela


Timeline

Testing Associate

LyondellBasell
01.2022 - Current

Physical Test Technician

Advanced Testing Laboratory (Procter & Gamble)
01.2021 - 01.2022

Lab Assistant

Adecco (Procter & Gamble)
07.2020 - 01.2021

Lecturer (Physics)

Shantha Pre-University College
06.2017 - 04.2018

Master of Science (Physics) - Focused on material science

National Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science (Honors in Physics) -

Rama Devi Women’s College
Ankita Paul