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Robert Jackson

Mesquite,TX

Summary

Determined Quality Control Chemist offering a strong background in lab sample testing, analysis, interpretation and reporting to assure quality. Meticulous in maintaining safety and cleanliness in the lab while performing tests and documenting information. Driven to consistently adhere to standard operating procedures when performing all work in the lab.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Chemist

Whitmore Manufacturing Co.
10.2016 - 04.2020
  • Test and release raw materials, oil and grease in process (viscosity & cone penetrations), and finished products using laboratory equipment, ASTM test methods, and standard operation procedures regarding quality approvals of products
  • Enter testing data and COA for approved and existing products
  • Log in incoming products and retain samples for future investigations or testing for non-conforming issues
  • Perform daily calibration of analytical equipment
  • Prepare and/or standardize lab reagents for analytical testing.

Research Scientist

Fritz Industries
01.2001 - 05.2016
  • Plans and leads multiple technical research projects, investigations, and the commercialization processes based on objectives, budget, and timelines; projects are typically moderate in scale and complexity using sound scientific practices
  • Applies a thorough understanding of industry and competitor technologies, applications methods, products and manufacturing processes regarding the research the development of new formulas
  • Assist with developing appropriate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with research and development principles and practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations; monitor compliance with these areas
  • Served as the primary contact for highly technical and complex internal or external questions and concerns regarding the development process and project development for encapsulation products
  • Provided customer support for encapsulated materials for Quality and Product Stewardship.

Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor

Caterpillar Inc.
05.1996 - 02.2001
  • Managed key functions of Quality System conducted in the lab to ensure that the quality of work was performed in the lab
  • Schedule daily QA/QC analysis for lab technicians, conducted training for all new hires
  • Interpret data to ensure all specifications have been met or if additional adjustments were needed for production to confirm that the product meets specification.

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry -

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Cost model analysis
  • Finished Product Analysis
  • Results interpretation
  • Purchasing coordination
  • Gas chromatography
  • Inventory Auditing
  • Instrumental analysis
  • Solution preparation
  • Good Manufacturing Practices

Affiliations

Society of Petroleum Engineers Member

Timeline

Quality Chemist

Whitmore Manufacturing Co.
10.2016 - 04.2020

Research Scientist

Fritz Industries
01.2001 - 05.2016

Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor

Caterpillar Inc.
05.1996 - 02.2001

Master of Science - Chemistry

Prairie View A & M University

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry -

University of Houston
Robert Jackson