BENJAMIN LANE
Norwalk,CT
Summary
Results-driven Technical Support Chemist with 8+ years of experience in analytical chemistry, product development, and quality assurance. Proven expertise in specialty mineral additives, customer technical support, and cross-functional team leadership. Certified in advanced analytical techniques with strong background in regulatory compliance and process optimization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Support Chemist
Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC
Norwalk, CT
01.2019 - Current
- Provide comprehensive technical support to customers regarding specialty mineral additives for cosmetics, industrial, and agricultural applications
- Specialize in smectite clays, wollastonite, kaolin clay, and dispersants for paints, coatings, and plastics industries
- Execute product reformulation projects to enhance properties and improve process engineering efficiency
- Maintain ISO compliance records for all qualified laboratory equipment and analytical procedures
- Perform X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) analysis of minerals, screen residue analysis, and laser diffraction particle sizing
- Conduct viscometry and rheological measurements for product characterization
- Collaborate with sales teams to recommend specific products for customer needs and identify new market opportunities
- Safety Leadership: Active member of company-wide Safety Committee and Emergency Spill Team
- Demonstrate exceptional flexibility in rapidly addressing urgent tasks while maintaining scheduled project timelines
Quality Control Development Manager
Eastern Tech
Milford, CT
11.2015 - 01.2019
- Monitored and ensured quality standards for all outgoing products manufactured in-house
- Maintained comprehensive records of material usage, storage protocols, and physical property data
- Screened and evaluated new materials for water-based inkjet ink formulations and pretreatment solutions
- Served as primary liaison between R&D teams, management, and print testing departments
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures to optimize production efficiency
Laboratory Chemist
Tradebe Environmental Services LLC
Bridgeport, CT
05.2013 - 11.2015
- Conducted accurate and timely chemical analysis on industrial wastewaters, oils, and solid materials
- Performed specialized testing including PCB extraction via GPC, total dissolved metals via spectroscopy
- Executed halogen, BTU, chemical oxygen demand, and phosphate testing protocols
- Prepared daily monitoring reports for Connecticut state compliance
- Communicated analytical results to plant operators and management teams
ESL Teacher
Wilshire Korea
Busan, South Korea
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Taught advanced TOEFL speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills to diverse age groups (10-50 years)
- Provided private tutoring in AP Biology and Chemistry to college-level international students
- Developed customized curriculum to meet individual learning objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT01.2010
Skills
- Analytical Techniques:
- X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRD) Analysis
- Particle Sizing via Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) & Laser Diffraction
- Viscosity & Rheology Measurements (Rotational Rheometer)
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
- Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)
- Specialty Materials Expertise:
- Smectite Clays & Kaolin Clay Applications
- Wollastonite Mineral Processing
- Paint & Coatings Dispersants
- Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Formulations
- Industrial & Agricultural Applications
- Technical Skills:
- ISO Laboratory Equipment Records Management
- Product Reformulation & Process Engineering
- Screen Residue Analysis
- PCB Extraction & Testing
- Chemical Oxygen Demand Testing
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Bruker D2 Phaser X-ray Diffractometer (Certified)
- Fire Safety, First Aid & CPR (Certified)
- Respirator Use Certification
Timeline
Technical Support Chemist
Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC
01.2019 - Current
Quality Control Development Manager
Eastern Tech
11.2015 - 01.2019
Laboratory Chemist
Tradebe Environmental Services LLC
05.2013 - 11.2015
ESL Teacher
Wilshire Korea
01.2012 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Central Connecticut State University