Luis D. Ramirez
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Professional with strong background in chemical analysis and quality control. Strong collaborator, adaptable to dynamic environments, and consistently reliable in meeting project goals. Skilled in laboratory techniques, data interpretation, and safety protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispersions Technician
PPG
12.2019 - Current
- Contributed to the development and scale-up of tint pastes, ensuring compliance with global OEM requirements.
- Assisted in creation of streamlined processes and workflows aimed at optimizing pigment usage and minimizing costs.
- Evaluated new end point determination techniques for dispersions, which will include familiarity with techniques such as wet cell, draw-downs, spray evaluation and instrumentation such as spectrophotometer and rheometer operation.
- Utilized standard formats and archiving methods to effectively interpret and convey practical technical information.
- Performs housekeeping and 6S duties to maintain a stocked, organized, safe and efficient lab and work environment.
- Conducted training sessions for interns on equipment handling and safety protocols to strengthen operational effectiveness.
LCM Technician
PPG Industries
08.2018 - Current
- Test the feasibility, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems
- Reduced overall process time by 33%
- Generate and test samples for the purpose of color evaluation and Quality Control parameters
- Record test results and analyze for patterns, inconsistencies, and relevant information
- Attend and present test results, issues, and the progress of the project to leadership representatives
- Follow 5S mandates to ensure safe disposal of hazardous material
Process Control Technician
PPG Industries
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Wrote SQL queries and Stores Procedures and functions in SQL server
- Analyzed Quality Control data for QC tool compliance rates, cycle times, and cost savings
- Found possible savings of 40K-80K a year
- Used control descriptions, I/O lists, to create HMI’s for mills
Laboratory Technician
PPG Industries
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Used various QC techniques to test to verify physical/material properties of liquid samples
- Create color samples and perform models to meet specified standards
Education
Bachelors of Science - Biology
University Of Akron
Akron, OhDiploma -
St. Ignatius High School
Cleveland, OhioSkills
- Analytical and Characterization Techniques
- Laboratory Safety and Compliance
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Quality control
- Multitasking and organization
- Spectroscopy methods
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Interest
- Reading books
- Trying new foods
- Traveling
- Listening to podcasts
Timeline
Dispersions Technician
PPG
12.2019 - Current
LCM Technician
PPG Industries
08.2018 - Current
Process Control Technician
PPG Industries
08.2017 - 08.2018
Laboratory Technician
PPG Industries
05.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelors of Science - Biology
University Of Akron
Diploma -
St. Ignatius High School