Christopher L. Hood
Milwaukee
Summary
To obtain gainful employment in the field of chemistry
Self-motivated Production Technician follows safety practices, policies and procedures to consistently drive safe job performance. Disassembles, overhauls and rebuilds equipment with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of machine mechanics and troubleshooting and continuously learns new technologies.
Professional in production processes with strong focus on precision and efficiency. Deep experience in equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Reliable in team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in quality control, safety protocols, and process optimization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Production Technician
Henkel Consumer Adhesives
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Assisted in quality control measures by performing routine inspections of products against established standards.
- Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
- Performed regular calibration checks on instruments ensuring precision measurements throughout the production process.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
Lead Radioactive Pharmaceutical Production Technician
Pharma Logic/ Radio Pharmacy
04.2022 - 10.2022
- The production of FludeoxyGlucose and Radioactive Ammonia
- Production of the two Agents in a Clean room
- Qualified the two agents for release to Pharmacists
- Pharmacists packaged agents to be sent to various Hospitals in Wisconsin
- Radio Pharma is used in the assessment of Cancer Patients
Scintillator powder production Technician
General Electric Healthcare
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Production of wafers used in CT scanners in Hospitals and Clinics
Production operator
Cargill Meat Solutions
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Grinding of beef to ground beef and packaging of ground beef in boxes
- Stacking of boxed ground beef to be shipped to respective clients
Package handler
FedEx Ground
04.2012 - 06.2019
Rare chemical weigher
Millapore Sigma
10.2017 - 01.2018
- My daily responsibility was to weigh rare chemicals
- Most of the weighs were in milligrams
- Locate rare Chemicals in the rare chemical library
- Package the rare chemicals in their respective packing
- Chemical labelling of rare chemicals to be sent worldwide
- Stage and kit amber bottles, tops, labels
Warehouse associate
Amazon Fulfilment
05.2016 - 10.2016
Environmental wastewater Technician
Artistic Plating
06.2015 - 12.2015
- My primary responsibility was to use batch chemistry to extract heavy metals from wastewater produced in the plating processes
- Maintain water levels in the system to keep from flooding
Chemical Production/ Reactor operator
Apiscent Labs Llc.
05.2014 - 11.2014
- My primary responsibility was to produce Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
- Transforming tetra-hop into iso-hop an additive for adult beverages
- Performed quality assurance tests on wide variety of adhesives
- Executed boiling point and melting point tests on adhesive materials to determine the continuity for potential and existing clients
- Handled 55-gallon drums of Acids and Bases
- Filled 2000 kg sludge bags and transferred with forklift truck to designated area for pick up
Personal care worker
Highlander Home Healthcare
08.2009 - 09.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Sciences -Emphasis on Biomedical Science
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
05.2007
Associate Degree of Applied Sciences - Chemical Technology
Milwaukee Area Tech College
12.2004
Skills
- HPLC
- GMP
- SAP Systems Applications and Procedures
- Chemical Production
- Quality Assurance
- Radioactive Pharmaceutical Production
- Chemical Weighing
- Batch Chemistry
- Environmental Wastewater Treatment
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Machine operation
- Material handling equipment
- Equipment calibration
- Continuous improvement
Activities
- Student Affiliates of The American Chemical Society
- Student Senate, President BSU 2000
- Vice-President Student Programming Board, MATC
- Milwaukee Stormers Track Team
Timeline
Quality Assurance Production Technician
Henkel Consumer Adhesives
09.2023 - 04.2024
Lead Radioactive Pharmaceutical Production Technician
Pharma Logic/ Radio Pharmacy
04.2022 - 10.2022
Scintillator powder production Technician
General Electric Healthcare
01.2021 - 05.2021
Production operator
Cargill Meat Solutions
02.2020 - 04.2020
Rare chemical weigher
Millapore Sigma
10.2017 - 01.2018
Warehouse associate
Amazon Fulfilment
05.2016 - 10.2016
Environmental wastewater Technician
Artistic Plating
06.2015 - 12.2015
Chemical Production/ Reactor operator
Apiscent Labs Llc.
05.2014 - 11.2014
Package handler
FedEx Ground
04.2012 - 06.2019
Personal care worker
Highlander Home Healthcare
08.2009 - 09.2011
Associate Degree of Applied Sciences - Chemical Technology
Milwaukee Area Tech College
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Sciences -Emphasis on Biomedical Science
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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