Chris Pham
West Valley City,UT
Summary
Dynamic Lead Lab Technician with Hexcel Corporation, skilled in carbon fiber testing and quality control. Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and reliability, while fostering professional growth among current lab technicians. Strong attention to detail ensures compliance and quality in all processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Lab Technician
Hexcel Corporation
03.2017 - Current
- Thoroughly go through daily tests and reports to make sure all entries are accurate and error free.
- Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment by implementing strict safety protocols and inventory management systems.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards through diligent record-keeping, accurate reporting, and adherence to established protocols.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing protocols, leading to optimized performance and cost savings for the lab.
- Manage a team of lab technicians, fostering a collaborative working environment that promoted professional growth and development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new testing methodologies, resulting in higher accuracy and reliability of results.
- Provide comprehensive training to new lab technicians, ensuring consistent application of standard operating procedures and best practices.
- Review technical documentation for accuracy before submission to clients or regulatory bodies, ensuring all information was clear and concise.
- Maintain safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Perform testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Record and analyze data to produce reports of results.
- Submit RMA authorizations for outgoing equipment.
- Troubleshoot any equipment that is not functioning properly or giving inaccurate results.
- Communicate directly with fiber lines with any results that are out of spec and that will need immediate attention.
- Provide direct and accurate communication with all engineers with current test results in case there is the need for immediate changes on the fiber lines.
- Submit daily shift reports to supervisor showing everything that has been completed for the day and additional steps taken if there were any issues.
- Maintained accurate records of lab activities, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and audits.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through diligent record-keeping, accurate reporting, and adherence to established protocols.
- Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy before submission to clients or regulatory bodies, ensuring all information was clear and concise.
Lab Technician
Hexcel Corporation
10.2011 - 03.2017
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Learn and adhere to all lab procedures.
- Accurately enter test data into the provided software to record and store all tested data.
- Perform multiple tests to determine mpul, sizing content, density, tensile and modulas from carbon fiber.
- Perform testing to obtain raw sizing content from sizing mixing rooms.
- Perform testing of capacitance of multiple fiber types.
- Perform resistance testing.
- Properly perform all tests in the lab with provided PPE.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville High School
Taylorsville, UT06.2004
Skills
- Statistical reports
- Safety procedures
- Sample preparation
- Chemical handling
- Attention to detail
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Issue troubleshooting
- Equipment calibration
- Multitasking
- Meticulous Record-keeping
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attentive and observant
Timeline
Lead Lab Technician
Hexcel Corporation
03.2017 - Current
Lab Technician
Hexcel Corporation
10.2011 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville High School