Kerri Larson
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Calibrations Coordinator
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Timely management of designated instruments, equipment, test instruments and systems in the PCX calibration program
- Maintained calibration status, stickers, certificates, calibration methods, and in-house worksheets for all calibrated items
- Performed in-house calibrations for instruments such as probes, DFT meters, etc
- Generated monthly reports (e.g., past due, missing items, etc)
- Communicated and coordinated with vendors as necessary for quotes, calibrations, or repairs, and maintained the required vendor letters and forms
- Provided administrative support to the calibrations program for the Performance Coatings Group
Chemist I (General Industrial Powder)
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Accountable for providing timely and accurate solutions to multiple product-development challenges of moderate complexity
- Performed material evaluations, problem-solving exercises, and formulation work in support of new-product development
- Demonstrated good laboratory practices, including notebook documentation
- Performed laboratory work while maintaining safety as a top priority
- Ability to work independently or in a team-oriented environment
- Strong time management skills with demonstrated ability to plan and complete work assignments
- Functioned under low-level supervision
- Trained or mentored new or lower-level chemists, technologists/technicians
R&D Associate Chemist
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Worked closely with a mentor chemist developing, reformulating, maintaining and enhancing products through planning, executing and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results, in a high-pace work environment.
- Performed basic paint making processes
- Performed basic coating formulations, applications and physical/performance testing methods
- Provided timely and accurate data to help resolve field complaints, raw material issues, manufacturing problems, and support existing and new product development
R&D Lab Technician (via Aerotek)
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided support for technical research and development of powder coatings.
- Preparation of experimental formulas including use of equipment for mixing, application, and laboratory testing of coatings
Packaging Lead
SOJO'S
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Responsible for all packaging activities including operating several machines and supervising four employees.
Professional Courier
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Advanced Certified Medical & Hazardous Material Transport Specialist
Production Scientist I
BECKMAN COULTER (via Aerotek)
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Prepared buffers and other solutions according to standard operating procedures and work instructions as required for the antibody purifications group to ensure timely delivery of product to other groups for further production needs.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed according to GLP & GMP for compliance requirements.
- Participated in a Continuous Process Improvement Team.
Chemist I
PERRIGO COMPANY (formerly PADDOCK LABS)
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Performed raw material testing according to USP monographs for annual vendor validation
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
APEX INTERNATIONAL (via Lab Support)
10.2010 - 01.2011
- Performed raw material and finished product testing according to client methods
Chemist
AARON INDUSTRIES
03.2008 - 08.2010
- Performed raw materials testing
- Performed finished product testing of isopropyl alcohol, 3% hydrogen peroxide, magnesium citrate oral solution, witch hazel, zinc gluconate
- Responsible for validation of GC for use in determining percent alcohol
- Troubleshooting GC problems
- Trained co-workers to prepare samples for GC analysis and use of the GC
Biological Laboratory Technician
SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION (via Acadia)
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Conducted screening of resistant weeds for specific mutations
- DNA extractions, PCR optimization, Restriction Digests, visualization of results via agarose gel electrophoresis
- Trained co-workers to continue the screening process of resistant weeds
Study Director
TOXIKON CORPORATION
12.2004 - 03.2005
- Performed overall technical conduct of ecological toxicity testing under protocols in compliance with GLP
Aqua culturist
TOXIKON CORPORATION
10.2004 - 03.2005
- Monitored routine water quality parameters and prepared animal feeds
- Maintained documentation of cultured invertebrates and fish via monthly tests
Laboratory Biologist
TOXIKON CORPORATION
07.2002 - 03.2005
- Conducted static and static-renewal aquatic toxicity tests
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
DEB/SBS
05.1999 - 07.2001
- Investigated raw materials for product development
- Performed stability testing of products and raw materials
- Monitored product to ensure quality manufacturing
- Tested and approved in-process bulk materials
- Sampled and tested products and raw materials for adherence to written specification
- Drafting of procedures and methods for SOP’s
- Preparation and testing of solutions including analytical and wet chemistry tests as required in the USP/NF
- Performed quantitative testing using HPLC, GC
Laboratory Operator
CITY OF GASTONIA DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT
11.1998 - 05.1999
- Performed hourly testing of water in different stages of treatment
Education
No Degree - Certificate in Biotechnology
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Boca Raton, FLMinor - Chemistry
SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Rohnert Park, CAA.A. - General Education
INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Fort Pierce, FLBachelor of Science - Aquatic Biology
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CASkills
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Adaptability
Timeline
Calibrations Coordinator
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
09.2024 - 09.2025
Chemist I (General Industrial Powder)
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
05.2022 - 09.2024
R&D Associate Chemist
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
01.2019 - 05.2022
R&D Lab Technician (via Aerotek)
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
04.2018 - 12.2018
Packaging Lead
SOJO'S
01.2015 - 11.2017
Professional Courier
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER
07.2013 - 01.2015
Production Scientist I
BECKMAN COULTER (via Aerotek)
04.2012 - 08.2012
Chemist I
PERRIGO COMPANY (formerly PADDOCK LABS)
01.2011 - 10.2011
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
APEX INTERNATIONAL (via Lab Support)
10.2010 - 01.2011
Chemist
AARON INDUSTRIES
03.2008 - 08.2010
Biological Laboratory Technician
SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION (via Acadia)
01.2006 - 12.2007
Study Director
TOXIKON CORPORATION
12.2004 - 03.2005
Aqua culturist
TOXIKON CORPORATION
10.2004 - 03.2005
Laboratory Biologist
TOXIKON CORPORATION
07.2002 - 03.2005
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
DEB/SBS
05.1999 - 07.2001
Laboratory Operator
CITY OF GASTONIA DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT
11.1998 - 05.1999
A.A. - General Education
INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
No Degree - Certificate in Biotechnology
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Minor - Chemistry
SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Aquatic Biology
Sonoma State University