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Helen Powell

Wimington,DE

Summary

Experienced in chemical engineering with a focus on specialty polymer research. Practiced in developing and utilizing novel compounds for commercial applications. Strong background in laboratory work, resulting in in-depth knowledge. Seeking a regulatory or commercial position to leverage technical expertise within the industry.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Technician II

AGC Chemicals Americas
11.2023 - Current
  • Operation of production equipment for the creation of fluorinated polymers
  • Including a twin screw extruder, single screw extruder, and injection molder
  • Completed ASTM standard property testing for experimental compounds
  • Including Tensile Stress, Melt Flow, Flexural Stress, IZOD Impact, DSC, TGA, Capillary Rheology, Bulk Density, and Specific Gravity Testing
  • Managed the calendar for our twin screw extruder, shared between multiple research projects
  • Facilitated the ordering and storage of critical research material
  • Manage and report data from extrusion and testing to research groups.

Senior Lab Technician

Celanese Corporation/DuPont
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Established and maintained 21,000 hour QUV Accelerated Weathering simulation for Rynite polymer
  • Completed physical properties testing and data analysis for NEOLAST Fiber Platform in connection with Under Armour
  • Independently gained training on thermal analysis testing, including DSC, TGA, and DMA.
  • Generated data comparison figures using the MATLAB program

Manufacturing Associate I

WuXi Advanced Therapeutics
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Used Good Manufacturing Practices and aseptic technique to work in collaboration with Cabaletta Bio in the early manufacturing stages of a CAAR-T cell therapy treatment for Myasthenia Gravis.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering -

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, NC
05.2021

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite Programming
  • Experience with MATLAB, MiniTab, and Aspen Plus Programming
  • Excellent Communicator and Mediator
  • Excellent Organizational Skills

Extracurricular Activities

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) - 2017

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) - 2020

Omega Chi Epsilon Chemical Engineering Honor Society - 2021

Timeline

Lab Technician II

AGC Chemicals Americas
11.2023 - Current

Senior Lab Technician

Celanese Corporation/DuPont
04.2022 - 11.2023

Manufacturing Associate I

WuXi Advanced Therapeutics
09.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering -

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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