Elwood Holifield
Celanese
Milton,FL
23
years of professional experience
Experienced Senior Laboratory Technician with expertise in quality control and issue resolution. Enhanced operational processes while ensuring high laboratory safety and compliance standards. Led teams and trained staff, fostering professional growth and optimized workflows.
Work History
Senior Laboratory Technician/Step Up Supervisor
11 Years 6 Months- Led laboratory operations ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on complex analytical techniques and instrumentation.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on complex analytical techniques and instrumentation and protocols.
- Optimized workflow processes resulting in improved sample turnaround times.
- Conducted quality control assessments to ensure accuracy of test results and data integrity.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, minimizing downtime through effective procurement strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for junior technicians, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Maximized equipment performance through regular inspections, maintenance schedules, and software updates as needed.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory guidelines and industry best practices by monitoring the lab''s performance regularly and implementing corrective actions as required.
- Reduced equipment downtime through meticulous maintenance and timely calibration of instruments.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in the lab.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Prepared samples for shipping and Testing at separate labs
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Analyzed results using analytical software such as Excel and Mini Tab.
- Operated and performed preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and instrument issues.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to Engineering Staff.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for equipment, minimizing downtime and optimizing productivity.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, leading to a more organized and efficient stock handling system, e.g., Fastenal.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry employees.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive production improvements.
QA Laboratory Coordinator
2 Years 8 Months- Led laboratory operations ensuring compliance with site safety standards and practices.
- Conducted quality control assessments to ensure accuracy of test results and data integrity.
- Conducted quality control assessments, verifying accuracy of test results and maintaining data integrity to support reliable outcomes.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, ensuring continuous availability and minimizing downtime through strategic procurement.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies minimizing downtime through effective procurement practices.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in the lab.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and instrument issues.
- Oversaw daily operations of department, facilitating seamless workflow and timely task completion to enhance overall laboratory efficiency.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
Laboratory Technician
9 Years- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for laboratory tests, improving consistency and reliability.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy in testing processes.
- Developed safety intervention for improved safety while making plaques on molding machines (plaque drawer).
- Creation of spreadsheet to aid in calculation of a "10 percent rule" when testing reports the median value to be utilized by all members of the QA Laboratory department.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, Rheometer, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, Hydraulic Molding Machines and extruders.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
Education
Microsoft Access/Word/Excel Certifications
GED
Skills
Laboratory techniques
Quality control procedures
Quality control monitoring SQC
Instrument calibration and maintenance
Advanced laboratory equipment use ATD
Data analysis and interpretation
Statistical analysis
Computer software proficiency
Issue troubleshooting
Laboratory safety protocols
Laboratory safety
Safety protocols
Accomplishments
2003 - Nominated for an (EMCC) ExxonMobil Chemical Company
"Responsible Care Award", for the creation of the 'Plaque Drawer'.
2018 - Recognized by Tim Spenner for support, professionalism and leadership in the WW9 Startup in Wales, England.
2019 - Recognized by Kurt A. Aerts (VP of Specialty Elastomers and Butyl) as a winner of the Specialty Elastomers and Butyl Global Excellence Award.
2022 - Received appreciation recognition for the preparation and actual transition into the fully integrated Celanese information systems, as well as acknowledgment for knowledge of sample manager and SAP.
2023 - Recognized by Andrew Vega for involvement in the Sample Manager integration by stewarding changes in the lab and other production areas and for bringing forth innovations and ideas to assist with the Sample Manager integration changes.
Timeline
Senior Laboratory Technician/Step Up Supervisor
Celanese
02.2015 - CurrentRead More
QA Laboratory Coordinator
ExxonMobil Chemical
06.2012 - 02.2015Read More
Laboratory Technician
ExxonMobil Chemical
06.2003 - 06.2012Read More
New Horizons
Microsoft Access/Word/Excel Certifications
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Pensacola State College
GED
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