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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

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Chemist

Soiless And Selfwatering LLC Of Indiana
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
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
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
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
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

Ivy Tech
Lafayette, IN
12.2005

Skills

  • Laboratory Technology:
  • HP Gas Chromatograph
  • Mass, IR, UV Spectrophotometer
  • Lab procedures and safety
  • Bruker NMR & EPR
  • Computer Technology:
  • Microsoft Office
  • Hardware/ Peripherals Troubleshooting
  • Hardware installation and Upgrading

Affiliations

  • Member, Alpha Chi Sigma, Beta Nu Chapter (Professional Chemistry Fraternity)
  • Phi Beta Kappa International Honor Fraternity

Professional Development

  • Completed - Team Training, Problem Solving, Trouble Shooting & Brainstorming Techniques – AMS Institute 1998
  • Completed - ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training - Ivy Tech Community College 2010
  • Completed, ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training - Ivy Tech Community College 2010
  • Completed - A+ Certification 2012
  • Completed - 6 Sigma White Belt MSI Certified 2019
  • Completed - 6 Sigma Green Belt MSI Certified 2019
  • Completed, Facilitator Training – WNC


Timeline

Lead Chemist

Soiless And Selfwatering LLC Of Indiana
01.2021 - Current

Adjunct Faculty

Community College of Indiana
08.2011 - 08.2024

CI ASSOCIATE

Wabash National
11.1997 - Current

LABORATORY ASST.

Work Study Purdue University
05.1996 - 09.1996

Chemistry Intern

Dolphin Chemical
05.1992 - 08.1992

Laboratory Technician

Valparaiso University
01.1991 - 05.1991

Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Indiana Tech

MBA -

Indiana Wesleyan

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Purdue University

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

Ivy Tech

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