Brett Bolton
Harrison,Ohio
Summary
Efficient and detail-oriented synthetic and formulation chemist with over a decade of experience delivering scientific solutions and technical support for complex chemical and engineering problems. Demonstrated success using experimental design and analysis for routine formula maintenance and creative chemical innovations. Friendly collaborator who enjoys the mentoring process. Recognized for deep fundamental chemistry knowledge, creativity, and leadership potential.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scientist II
DuBois Chemicals
03.2020 - 10.2024
- Act in support for all product lines falling under the metalworking umbrella, comprising over 1000 unique SKUs, including evaluation of competitive products and applications.
- Identify opportunities for innovation by staying current on established & emerging scientific literature, industry trends, & unique chemical applications.
- Plan, organize, and execute product development research projects that shepherd ideas through conception, experimentation, validation, & release of proprietary products that provide profitable growth for DuBois and effective solutions for the customer.
- Developed novel research methodologies for improved data analysis and interpretation which enhanced research efficiency.
- Collaborated with industry partners, leading to unique chemistries and technological competitive advantage.
- Mentored junior scientists, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
Research & Development Chemist
Cimcool Fluid Technology
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Evaluation of raw materials for the purpose of replacement or alternate sources of supply, to improve company cost position or enhance the performance of existing technologies.
- Evaluation of existing and competitive products, and applications. Responsible for providing product recommendations through testing, validations and experience.
- Formulated over 10 new and reformulated over 100 existing metalworking emulsions to meet performance, safety, environmental, & quality indicators to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
- Active involvement in production including observing, educating and training production workers on blending practices, supporting production scale up of new formulas, investigating off spec batches, recommending modifications or ways to optimize existing blending equipment as well as researching new blending equipment/processes as needed.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Cincinnati
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Frequently probed literature databases using search tools like SciFinder, Reaxys, Google Scholar, and others to develop comprehensive knowledge of the project subject area as well as to support synthesis efforts as projects progressed.
- Planned, modified, and executed on synthesis, purification, and characterization of custom monomers for future polymerizations, including 4 activated ester monomers that were crucial to our experimental work.
- Planned, modified, and executed on synthesis, purification, and characterization of RAFT agents for future polymerizations.
- Planned, modified, and executed on synthesis, purification, and characterization of varied polymers and their derivatives mainly using RAFT controlled radical polymerization techniques.
- Planned, modified, and executed on characterization and testing of the resulting polymers in relation to our stated goal of developing antimicrobial polymers for anionic surfactant solutions.
- Supervised and mentored undergraduate and junior graduate students working on research projects in the laboratory.
Research & Development Chemist
Cimcool Fluid Technology
01.2011 - 01.2015
- See job description listed above.
Education
PhD Candidate - Polymer Chemistry
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHBachelor Of Science - Biology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHBachelor Of Arts - Chemistry
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Research Methods & Planning
- Experimental Design & Statistical Analysis
- Emulsions & Colloids
- Lubrication, Oils, & Additive Technologies
- Surfactancy, Rational Formulation, & HLD-NAC
- Laboratory & Advanced Research Techniques
- NMR, FT-IR, HPLC, GPC, Rheometry & Viscometry
- Technical Troubleshooting & Field Support
- Training and mentoring
- Data analysis
Timeline
Research Scientist II
DuBois Chemicals
03.2020 - 10.2024
Research & Development Chemist
Cimcool Fluid Technology
01.2019 - 03.2020
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Cincinnati
01.2015 - 01.2019
Research & Development Chemist
Cimcool Fluid Technology
01.2011 - 01.2015
PhD Candidate - Polymer Chemistry
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor Of Arts - Chemistry
University of Cincinnati
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