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Richard Neal

Mobile

Summary

Goal-oriented manager dedicated to continuous improvement and driving positive business impact. Talented problem solver and leader with high-level business and analytical knowledge. Motivates teams to reach performance goals and business objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Manager

FMC
11.2020 - Current
  • Manage and oversee two facilities, including laboratory operations for the Axis site and the contract manufacturing laboratory for formulation facilities
  • Control and ensure site meets RCRA requirements through lab testing and sample retain
  • Ensure ADEM permit requirements are met through on-site and third-party contract lab testing for environmental compliance
  • Preform annual quality management review for site audit findings
  • Managed budgets for the laboratory, ensuring cost-effective use of budget while meeting operational goals.
  • 100% off-spec product identification across all laboratories, resulting in zero customer complaints due to analytical specifications
  • Drives safety culture in the labs, resulting in zero injuries for the 19th consecutive year
  • Provided expert guidance on ISO:9001 standards, ensuring clarity and compliance acrosss departments
  • Part of global product registration team for new markets
  • Work closely with regional formulation facilities to ensure product changeovers are complete and within regulatory requirements
  • Mentor and develop laboratory team for career growth
  • Implement and participate in new investigation teams in response to action items created from quality issues and customer complaints
  • Led risk assessment initiatives, mitigating potential hazards in laboratory settings.
  • Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing process improvements.


Laboratory Chemist

DuPont / FMC
06.2015 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for analyzing and the release of final product
  • Assigned over Unit as product specialist working with engineering for process troubleshooting and production rates times
  • Extensive knowledge of LC, GC, UHPLC, Single Quad LCMS, Triple Quad LCMS, GCMS, NIR, IC, Bomb Calorimeter
  • Preformed Instrument calibration and method development
  • Carried out PM maintenance for Triple Quad LCMC
  • Troubleshooting and instrument repair on LCMS/LC, GCMS/GC, NIR, IC
  • ISO-9001 auditor for site
  • Extensive work in environmental laboratories, maintaining regulatory samples requirements, as well as RCRA waste samples

Petroleum Chemist

US Air Force
01.2011 - 06.2019
  • Personally selected and assigned to the Air Force One presidential support team, partnering with secret service for jet fuel testing requirements.
  • Partnered with AFPET for implementation of new jet fuel for F-22 fighter jet
  • Oversaw and managed 51 million gallons of petroleum for four bases in the Middle East
  • Won best Air Force petroleum laboratory in 2015
  • Selected to be part of the Air Force IG inspection team, ensuring bases were maintaining quality control for laboratories.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Chemistry

US Air Force
01-2013

Skills

  • Extensive Analytical Chemistry knowledge
  • Cost/Budget Control
  • Staff Development
  • Laboratory Safety
  • ISO 9001
  • RCRA
  • Site Leadership Team
  • Strategic Planning
  • MS Office
  • Team Building
  • Quality Lead Auditor
  • RCRA

Timeline

Laboratory Manager

FMC
11.2020 - Current

Laboratory Chemist

DuPont / FMC
06.2015 - 12.2020

Petroleum Chemist

US Air Force
01.2011 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Chemistry

US Air Force

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