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JONATHAN SHAMBERG
Ardmore,PA
Summary
Versatile Chemist works with different types of chemicals, compounds and materials. Proficient in performing tests, documenting results and writing papers. Well-organized and detail-oriented with good project management and planning abilities developed over 6+ years in the specialty chemicals industry.
Overview
7
7
Certifications
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Chemist II
Fluid Power
04.2017 - Current
Development Chemist I – Fluid Power
Quaker Houghton
Conshohocken, PA
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Assist PM in the development/maintenance of HFA Hydraulic Fluids to meet cost, stability and performance specifications requested by the customer.
- Research new raw materials that would offer improved performance with reduced GHS hazards or cost.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and pursue enhancements with HES to ensure employee safety.
- Coordinated the Fluid Power laboratory for Responsible Care and ISO 9001 Audits.
- Executed Customer Service Requests to ensure products and equipment are performing as desired and troubleshoot field issues as they arise.
- Assist in training new hires for the Fluid Power Group.
Researcher
Villanova University, Dr. Deanna Zubris
Villanova, PA
10.2012 - 08.2014
- Research to develop novel ansa-Zirconocene catalysts for polypropylene and polyethylene synthesis.
- Conducted organic and inorganic synthesis in inert atmospheres via schlenk line and glovebox (dry-box) techniques.
- Analyzed products for structural determination and confirmation of purity via 1D and 2D NMR and Elemental Analysis.
Teaching Assistant
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Taught 12+ students’ new techniques and skills to enhance their efficiency in a laboratory.
- Enlighten students on new techniques and skills to enhance their laboratory experience.
- Direct the students in laboratory technique and teamwork to accomplish the experiment on hand in an efficient manner.
Researcher
Drexel University, Dr. Lynn Penn
Philadelphia, PA
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Operated CAHN 2000 electronic microbalance to determine the contact angles of polymer brushes, which would be employed to remove oil from water.
- Analyzed voltage data on TracerDaw for quantitative analysis and comparison of experimental samples.
Philadelphia Water Department
Philadelphia, PA
03.2011 - 09.2011
- Acquired regular on-site water samples from the Schuylkill river to be submitted for chemical analysis.
- Assisted field chemists on the maintenance of field equipment monitoring Schuylkill river.
Formulation and Development Scientist – Co-op
Rhoto-Mentholatum
Horsham, PA
03.2010 - 09.2010
- Conducted daily Laboratory QA testing of stability and performance testing for a variety of personal care products for shelf life determination.
- Completed product analysis for consumer complaint reports.
Laboratory Assistant
Drexel University, Dr. Alan Bandy
Philadelphia, PA
04.2008 - 03.2009
- Conducted maintenance work and assisted in the construction of an Atmospheric Pressure Injecting Mass Spectrometer.
- Prepared laboratory equipment for shipment for an offsite field study.
- Conducted daily calibration checks on equipment.
Education
M.S - Chemistry
Villanova University
B.S - Chemistry, Buisness
Drexel University, Administration
Skills
Batch record analysis
Lab equipment calibration
Inventory auditing
Results interpretation
Recordkeeping requirements
Cost model analysis
Purchasing coordination
Equipment management
Verbal and written communication skills
Certification
Design of Experiment
Affiliations
Oct. 2008 to Present
Member, American Chemical Society (ACS)
Apr. 2013 to Jan. 2015
Member, AAAS
Honors
Mar. 2006
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
Software
SQLite
Pyside6/PyQt6
Django
CSS
HTML
Timeline
Development Chemist II
Fluid Power
04.2017 - Current
Development Chemist I – Fluid Power
Quaker Houghton
01.2015 - 03.2017
Researcher
Villanova University, Dr. Deanna Zubris
10.2012 - 08.2014
Teaching Assistant
Villanova University
09.2012 - 08.2014
Researcher
Drexel University, Dr. Lynn Penn
09.2011 - 06.2012
Philadelphia Water Department
03.2011 - 09.2011
Formulation and Development Scientist – Co-op
Rhoto-Mentholatum
03.2010 - 09.2010
Laboratory Assistant
Drexel University, Dr. Alan Bandy
04.2008 - 03.2009
B.S - Chemistry, Buisness
Drexel University, Administration
M.S - Chemistry
Villanova University