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Charles Cihlar

Chemist
Waukee,IA

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Chemist/ Senior ChemistChemist and Biological Technician

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Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Waukee, IA, USDes Moines, IA
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$20/hr - $60/hr

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Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPaid time offWork from home optionCompany Culture4-day work week401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsPaid sick leave

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemist/ Senior Chemist

Pure Fishing
Spirit Lake, IA
07.1990 - 12.2022
  • Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
  • Worked with diverse groups of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to the company’s products.
  • Performed standardized and groundbreaking tests on raw materials and finished products and transferred successful laboratory formulations to production settings.
  • Formulated and tested product functionality to meet specified requirements and long-term success by studying real-time and accelerated aging.
  • Organized, analyzed and prepared data research reports in compliance with operations and record-keeping standards.
  • Clarified complex technical issues for non-technical coworkers.
  • Calibrated and validated laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to manufacturer recommendations.
  • Coordinated strategy meetings to modify and develop operating procedures, techniques and research protocols for continued success.
  • Sourced raw materials for new products, and replacement materials for existing products.
  • Evaluated new chemicals for hazards before bringing into the facility.
  • Tested both in-house-made and purchased polymers by FTIR, DSC, GC, and other methods.
  • Sourced outside laboratories for hazard and property testing of various materials.
  • Studied patents for possible new materials for Pure Fishing products.
  • Mentored Junior Chemists and Technicians

Chemist and Biological Technician

Fort Dodge Laboratories
Fort Dodge, IA
05.1983 - 06.1990
  • Analyzed samples submitted for testing and reported results.
  • Documented analytical testing records and lab evaluations.
  • Performed range of chemical tests and interpreted results.
  • Prepared test solutions, compounds and reagents for laboratory tests.
  • Kept lab according to set standards by calibrating equipment and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling materials and discarding waste.
  • Created and documented test procedures and updated or expanded existing procedures.
  • Followed environmental, health and safety regulations regarding sample storage, analysis, and disposal.
  • Maintained quality by analyzing stability test samples and providing interpretations for veterinarian pharmaceutical industry reports.
  • Interpreted data and employed technical expertise to perform sophisticated analytical procedures.
  • Regularly used HPLC, GC, IR, UV-VIS, and other instruments

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Chemist/ Senior Chemist

Pure Fishing
07.1990 - 12.2022

Chemist and Biological Technician

Fort Dodge Laboratories
05.1983 - 06.1990

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