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Salvatore Raber

Fowler,IN

Summary

Highly qualified, skilled, versatile and dynamic, results driven Laboratory Chemist with nearly 6 years experience, looking To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Chemist

Soiless And Selfwatering LLC Of Indiana

Fowler, IN

01.2021 - Current

Enhanced product quality by developing and optimizing chemical processes and procedures.
Evaluated new technologies for potential integration into existing workflows, staying current on industry advancements and trends.
Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
Carried out laboratory tests and experiments to analyze, proprietary soil replacements in comparison to the best knows commercial available soils.

CI ASSOCIATE

Wabash National

11.1997 - Current

As a member of 5S Continuous Improvement Team, accountable for facilitating and assisting in producing improvements to shop floor and production processes, methods, and procedures to support systems/services
Worked in tandem with Safety and Quality in investigation of and approval of chemicals to be used in production processes.
Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies, improving overall business performance.
Led training sessions for new employees to ensure smooth integration into company culture and workflow.

Adjunct Faculty

Community College of Indiana

Indiana

08.2011 - 08.2024

Responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework provided by the School
Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
Credentialed to instruct online, utilize multiple teaching techniques, and tools, including web-based teaching platforms, two-way closed-circuit television, and have been trained in Smart board interactive presentation technology

LABORATORY ASST.

Work Study Purdue University

Lafayette, IN

05.1996 - 09.1996

Performed autoclaving of Petri dishes used in biogenetic tests.
Performed necessary library research for research publications.
Organized and sorted in-stock chemicals, and managed disposal of contaminated containers.
Performed other functions, such as completing usage logs and obtaining dry ice for grad students and Post Docs.

Chemistry Intern

Dolphin Chemical

Valparaiso, IN

05.1992 - 08.1992

Improved experiment accuracy with meticulous data collection and analysis techniques.
. Accountable for testing used cleaner samples for statistical tracking and for verification of individual customer data.
Performed tests, including: quantitative analysis of ‘pickle acid' chloride; and UV/VIS spectral analysis of magnesium contamination.
Performed in depth research of various surfactants for potential product usage.

Laboratory Technician

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

01.1991 - 05.1991

Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
Accountable for preparing solutions, and standardizing when necessary, as needed for use in practical labs throughout the chemistry department.
Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Indiana Tech

Fort Wayne, IN

06.2023

MBA -

Indiana Wesleyan

Marion, IN

08.2008

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN

12.2003

Associate of Science - Computer Information Sciences, PC Support & Hardware

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