ROBERT DILL
Taylors,SC
Summary
Dedicated Senior R & D Lab Technician adept at coordinating and prioritizing workloads. Top-notch abilities include communicating directions with co-workers, solving problems, and managing conflict, prioritizing, time management, and communication with Chemists. Ready to apply 24 years’ experience to a new company.
Experienced with small business management, focusing on operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and team leadership. Utilizes strategic planning and resource management to ensure business growth and sustainability. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and delivering consistent results.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
My Little Sunshine Academy
Taylors, SC
07.2022 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with state regulations and safety standards.
- Cultivated relationships with parents through regular communication and feedback sessions.
- Streamlined enrollment processes, enhancing parent experience and increasing retention rates.
- Mentored staff on best practices in early childhood education and classroom management.
- Conducted staff training workshops to elevate teaching effectiveness and improve student outcomes.
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Analyzed operational efficiency, implementing changes that reduced costs while maintaining quality services.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Hired trained, and supervised staff up to 25 employees to maintain high levels of productivity and customer satisfaction.
R&D Lab Technician
CPJ Technologies
Taylors, SC
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Perform chemical synthesis.
- Perform testing and chemical analysis on samples.
- Work in a safe manner, obeying all EH&S guidelines
- Runs multiple polymerizations from different recipes simultaneously when required.
- Plans and executes applications work from several LWR's to maximize work output with minimal supervision.
- Sets-up, programs and maintains equipment as needed to keep laboratory effective.
- Familiar with all lab processes.
- Understands the key reaction factors which affect product quality parameters and makes suggestions for improvement.
- Familiar with product scales up to pilot scale.
- Able to discuss application results with chemists.
- Able to train others when needed.
- Experience with standard lab equipment (analytical balance, pH meter, viscosity, particle size, % solids, GC, etc....)
- Compounding samples to meet specifications.
Senior R&D Lab Technician
Synthomer USA LLC
Roebuck, SC
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Perform chemical synthesis.
- Perform testing and chemical analysis on samples.
- Work in a safe manner, obeying all EH&S guidelines
- Runs multiple polymerizations from different recipes simultaneously when required.
- Plans and executes applications work from several LWR's to maximize work output with minimal supervision.
- Sets-up, programs and maintains equipment as needed to keep laboratory effective
- Capable of supervising junior technicians when supervisor or lead technician is unavailable.
- Familiar with all lab processes.
- Understands the key reaction factors which affect product quality parameters and makes suggestions for improvement.
- Familiar with product scales up to pilot scale.
- Able to discuss application results with chemists.
- Able to train others when needed.
- Experience with standard lab equipment (analytical balance, pH meter, viscosity, particle size, % solids, GC, DSC, DMA, etc....)
- Compounding samples to meet specifications
Quality Control Technician
Custom Synthesis LLC
Anderson, SC
07.2010 - 08.2014
- Test all raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products to ensure they meet strict specifications.
- Maintain clean working environment including lab benches, retain sample room, ovens, and hood. Comply with area 5s standards for housekeeping and process order.
- Generate/ issue Certificate of Analysis for customer shipments.
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
R & D Lab Technician/Machine Operator
JPS Composite Materials
Slater-Marietta, SC
01.1998 - 07.2010
- Mixed and tested chemicals and compounds that were used to finish fabric in accordance with strict specifications.
- Monitored customer trials and production runs and evaluating results for customer and company satisfaction.
- Monitored and supervised finishing runs on a custom finisher, using customer provided specifications.
- Tested and compiled data and samples for lab certification.
- Maintained up to date calibration status on test equipment.
- Fork-lift experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Travelers Rest High School
Travelers Rest, SCundefined
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05-2026
Skills
- PSTC completed training course
- Compliant with all EH&S guidelines and acts as an advocate for improving safety
- Testing protocols
- Documentation skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and related computer skills
- Initiative to work independently as well as a team player when needed
- Troubleshooting specialist
- Dependable
- Hard worker
- Fast Learner
- Strong attention to detail
- Team player
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Ability to meet critical deadlines.
- Ability to follow safety requirements.
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent organizational and team skills.
Timeline
Small Business Owner
My Little Sunshine Academy
07.2022 - 05.2025
R&D Lab Technician
CPJ Technologies
06.2021 - 10.2022
Senior R&D Lab Technician
Synthomer USA LLC
08.2014 - 06.2021
Quality Control Technician
Custom Synthesis LLC
07.2010 - 08.2014
R & D Lab Technician/Machine Operator
JPS Composite Materials
01.1998 - 07.2010
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Greenville Technical College
High School Diploma -
Travelers Rest High School