Lauren Carey
Woodstock
Summary
Highly analytical and effective communicator with exceptional teamwork skills and a proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Positive attitude and unwavering commitment to continuous learning and growth. Ready to make a significant impact in any organization.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rochester Institute of Technology
- Co-oped with Oldcastle Stone Products during the summer of 1999 and 2000
- Member of the RIT Players
R&D Chemist
Polyventive
06.2023 - Current
- Troubleshot issues with manufacturing processes, ensuring reliable production of chemical products.
- Improved product quality by developing and implementing new testing methods and protocols.
- Collaborated with the Technical Manager on product development projects.
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
- Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize profitability.
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
Sr. TS&D Technician
Dow, Inc
10.2010 - 06.2023
- Provide technical support to Chemists and Customers to develop and troubleshoot polyurethane systems and processes
- Implement, maintain, and calibrate equipment and required safety standards
- Obtained expertise in high pressure dispensing equipment and trained colleagues
- Assisted in the transition of the Flooring group to Marietta
- Lead and assisted in developing plans for experiments and projects to ensure timely implementation
- Coordinate and fulfill sample requests, including build of material composition for SDS creation
- Perform destructive and non-destructive physical testing to determine mechanical properties
- Coordinate paper and electronic laboratory notebook practices and standards
- Maintain control of intellectual property
- Perform data analysis using Excel, Predictive Intelligence, and JMP
- Obtained technical knowledge in all areas of polyurethane foam systems with expertise in flexible molded, automotive, and CASE
- Participated as a valued member of the team, leading multiple safety teams and initiatives
- Functioned as the department EH&S Focal Point
- Assisted with inventory control and procurement of lab supplies and chemicals for the labs and pilot plant
- Functioned as a back-up for multiple roles within TS&D.
Quality Control Technician III
The Dow Chemical Company
10.2005 - 10.2010
- Perform analysis on plant produced batches by titration, GC, HPLC, FTIR, rheometry, and hand-mix reactivity
- Report data in multiple databases for tracking, analysis history, troubleshooting, and documentation creation
- Communicate with plant personnel on the status of batches in the QC Lab
- Assist in maintaining ISO 9000 certification
- Collaborate within QC and with other departments to complete critical projects
- Created the QC Training Plan and Raw Material Control Plan
- Cross-trained with the physical testing group in R&D.
Analytical Services Technician
Arch Chemicals, Inc
01.2004 - 10.2005
- Performed analytical testing on customer samples by titration, X-Ray diffraction, separation, HPLC, GC, and pH
- Prepared liquid standards for customer use
- Documented and reported drying times to customers and industry representatives for flame retardant treated wood
- Assisted in resolving customer issues
- Served on the safety committee
- Worked with multiple teams to achieve customer satisfaction
- IATA/49 CFR Dangerous Goods Shipping
- Mental Health First Aid
- CERTIFICATIONS
Education
Some college (No degree) - Undeclared Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NYBachelor of Science - Chemistry
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA01.2003
Skills
- Skilled in Team Dynamics
- Analytical Chemistry Capabilities
- Microsoft Office 365 Proficiency
- Formulation development
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical Integrity
- Physical Properties Testing
- SAP systems
- Root Cause Investigation
- Inventory purchasing
- Safe Work Permitting
- Report preparation
- Chemical handling
- Statistical analysis
- Safety Data Sheet Preparation
- Experiment design
- Quality control
- Lab equipment calibration
- Sample Management
- Inventory auditing
- ISO 9001 manufacturing standards
- Instrument Calibration
- Employee Onboarding and Training
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Effective Communication
- Change Management Coordination
- Safety Standard Implementation
- Project Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- SOP Development, Implementation, and Compliance Management
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
R&D Chemist
Polyventive
06.2023 - Current
Sr. TS&D Technician
Dow, Inc
10.2010 - 06.2023
Quality Control Technician III
The Dow Chemical Company
10.2005 - 10.2010
Analytical Services Technician
Arch Chemicals, Inc
01.2004 - 10.2005
- Mental Health First Aid
Rochester Institute of Technology
Some college (No degree) - Undeclared Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
York College of Pennsylvania
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