Calvin L. Brown

• Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and data analysis procedures.
• Elevated team morale by actively engaging colleagues in brainstorming sessions to address challenges faced within the lab environment together proactively.
• Maximized equipment performance through regular inspections, maintenance schedules, and software updates as needed.
• Managed inventory and procurement of lab supplies, ensuring optimal resource utilization while minimizing costs.
• Optimized workflow by reorganizing laboratory space for better accessibility and functionality.
• Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
• Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
• Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
• Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
• Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
• Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
• Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.

• Ensure sample integrity, including proper sample tracking, preparation, distribution, & storage.

• Visually Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

• Adhere to work instructions, standard operation procedures, and product specifications at all times.

• Perform tests within CLIA/cGMP regulations and produce documentation in accordance with GDP.

• Set up and verified functionality of lab equipment.

• Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.

• Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to engineering and management.

• Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.

• Read worker logs, product processing procedures to verify records adhered to quality assurance specifications.

• Selected material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.

• Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.

• Scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance actions based on failure analysis.

• Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.

• Evaluated employee performance and equipment organization to assess and improve plant operations.

• Prepared standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records and productivity reports.

• Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on Autoclave & agitators/mixers

• Delta V. and Water for Injection (WFI) trained

• Performs post-formulation processing such as product cutting, inspection, defect identification and packaging in order to produce the finished product. All work streams include responsibility in the setup, operation & cleaning of all clean room manufacturing equipment. All chemical processing operations are performed in ISO Class 7 areas and require proper Clean Room gowning.
• Performed in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Systems Regulations), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Health and Safety requirements.
• Operate in a team environment focused on daily milestones and quality throughput.
• Responsible for performing precise measurements and using measurement equipment to accurately add chemicals to batches.
• Responsible for the cross linking, cutting and packaging of the product in its finished goods form, which includes performing visual product and component inspections to identify and remove defects.
• Pass and maintain gowning qualification to perform Gowning Requirement for ISO Class 5 Clean room operations or ISO Class 7 Clean room operations.

• Handled chemicals such as Sodium Hydroxide, Chloroform, Methanol, Ethanol, PBS (Phosphate Buffate Solution), Isopropyl.. etc

• Flesher machine

• Transport Chemical barrels

• Time sensitive SOP

• Handling of animal skins

• Training simulation for processing

• Washing, disposing contaminated containers

• Sanitizing stations

• Safety, Bio hazard, GDP trained

• Lyo machine

• Assembled and aligned parts and fixtures using hand and power tools
• Applied finishes to completed products and packaged completed items in boxes and containers for shipment
• Safely and effectively completed assembly for low frequency isolation and optical table assembly lines
• Analyzed blueprints and work orders to understand specifications and complete accurate assembly of vibration control products
• Reviewed HGC valve component quality to assess conformance with tolerances and remove unacceptable products
• Optimized safety and productivity by regularly cleaning and organizing work zones

• Worked closely with engineers and scientists as part of a fast-moving, cross-functional R&D team

• Active material evaluation and selection; Cathode electrode formulation and specification

• Cell measurement and data analysis to identify critical factors limiting life and/or performance; cost optimization.

• Evaluate active materials to meet product requirements and R&D objectives

• Build cells and analyze data to quantitatively measure and compare cell performance

• Apply diagnostics to investigate cell reactions conduct failure mode analysis to identify root causes and generate novel solutions

• Support the product and process development teams in material evaluation, cell building, cell testing, and data analysis

• Champion for environmental health and safety

• Performs wafer fabrication functions in the production and testing of semiconductor devices. Operates equipment in performing photolithography, wet / dry etch processing, thin films (metals) deposition, on-wafer testing, grind and scribe processing.
• Calculated etching time based on thickness of materials to be removed.
• Managed equipment loading and unloading and moved finished work to stations for further processing.
• Loaded semiconductor materials into furnace.
• Changed conductive properties of materials through etching.
• Used chemical baths, hand wands and automated machinery to clean semiconductor wafers.
• Monitored semiconductor operations and adjusted controls of processing machines and equipment to produce compositions with specific electronic properties.

• Applies protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, lacquer, and/or other related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, equipment, and other structures. 

• Washes, scrapes, sands, torches, and/or smoothes interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering or applying other related materials. 

• Clean equipment, paint mixing area, and work area. Operates compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment, and other small power equipment. 

• Installs, repairs, and maintains drywall, wall texturing, and ceiling acoustic texturing. Operates heavy lift equipment including scissors, and boom swing stage to heights of 80 feet. Erects various types of scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach surfaces of work area for Painters and others. 

• Apply paints, stains, surface preparatory materials, and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces, as appropriate, and according to Materials Safety Data Sheets ensuring compliance with hazardous materials guidelines. 

• Determine appropriate color for new or replacement applications through consultation with customer. 

• Maintains existing paint surfaces through matching and tinting of appropriate paint products.
• Identification, safe handling, and appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials, and other hazardous materials. 

• Take orders from customers and listen to special requests.

• Adjust machine settings to ensure those requests are met.

• Inspect the incoming negatives and film and outgoing photos to achieve the best possible results for customers.

• Film development equipment technicians measure and mix the chemicals used in the development process and fill tanks with the mixed chemicals.

• Load machines with paper, film and negatives and monitor the development process.

• Maintain equipment by regularly cleaning the machinery to remove chemical solutions used in development.