KERRI CARVER
Monroe,NC
Summary
Experienced research and analytical professional with a background in microbiological remediation, quality control chemistry, and metal pre and post treatment. Proficient in ISO calibration and process auditing. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot existing product lines and successfully introduce new products into both existing and newly built facilities. Skilled in building strong customer relationships through face-to-face interactions and travel experience. Patented chemist specializing in paint removal, with recent research focused on metal pretreatment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Engineer
MKS Instruments
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Worked to develop new cleaner products for both white goods and automotive product lines.
- Improved existing formulations for metal pretreatment processes.
- Developed new process for automotive product line to include an adhesive bonding pretreatment product applicable to the EV market.
- Attended on-site beta testing applications for research prior to release of final product for technical data testing and process optimization.
Chemist III
Atotech USA, Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2023
- Performed product testing for the Atotech paint stripping product line including application and removal of paints on customer parts for acquisition of new business.
- Performed trouble shooting for existing customer process lines including domestic and international travel to assess customer issues and offer on-site expertise.
- Proficient in the application of powder, e-coat and wet paints on a laboratory scale.
Biochemist
Atotech USA, Inc.
03.2010 - 06.2018
- Research & Development departmental lead for ISO: 9001, ISO: 14001, 5S implementation and SAP upgrades.
- Design and control research experiments in automotive paint application, paint stripping, wastewater treatment and reclamation.
- Perform duties associated with purchasing and inventory control for the research laboratory.
- Active member of the internal audit team; responsible for performing practice audits and documenting company SOPs.
- Analyzed customer samples for presence of bacterial and fungal growth.
Associate Biochemist
Atotech USA Inc.
02.2005 - 03.2010
- Grew microorganisms in a sterile environment.
- Introduced microorganisms into company product line.
- Controlled growth of microbes in fermentation process on a manufacturing scale.
- Performed troubleshooting maintenance at customer sites for paint overspray treatment product line.
Quality Control Chemist
Atotech USA Inc.
07.2001 - 02.2005
- Inspected raw materials prior to use in manufacturing.
- Performed analytical analysis on manufactured products.
- Performed electroplating tests for performance and durability.
- Calculated and implemented batch corrections for out-of-specification products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.1999
Skills
- Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
- FTIR
- Aseptic Technique
- Gas Chromatography
- Ion Chromatography
- HPLC
- Spectrophotometry
- Fermentation
- Hull Cell Electroplating
- XRF Analysis
- Environment Cyclic Testing
- Neutral Salt Spray Testing
- Adhesion Testing – Cross Hatch
- Adhesion Testing – Impact
- Adhesion Testing – Bend Testing
- CVS
- Particle Size Analysis
Patents
US Patent No. US 9,593,247 B2 - February 11, 2013
European Patent No. EP 2 800 785 B1 - February 12, 2015
Composition and Method for Removal of Organic Coatings from Substrates
Timeline
Development Engineer
MKS Instruments
08.2023 - 03.2025
Chemist III
Atotech USA, Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2023
Biochemist
Atotech USA, Inc.
03.2010 - 06.2018
Associate Biochemist
Atotech USA Inc.
02.2005 - 03.2010
Quality Control Chemist
Atotech USA Inc.
07.2001 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
North Carolina State University
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