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Sidney Gebhardt

Morgantown,WV

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Covestro, specializing in analytical techniques like FTIR and digital microscopy to enhance product performance. Excelled in method development and problem-solving, significantly expanding internal FTIR libraries. Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and a collaborative spirit, driving innovation and efficiency in research and development projects.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Contractor

Belcan - Covestro
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • Use of FTIR-ATR and digital microscopy to identify and confirm product performance and/or formulation issues.
  • Assisted in Research and Development of new competitive specialty film formulations. Independently expanded internal FTIR reference libraries.
  • Organized and recorded laboratory chemical inventories.
  • Shadowed MALDI-TOF and GCP techniques in relation to problem-solving product performance issues.

STEM Intern

Covestro
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Worked collaboratively with Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Analytics groups.
  • Developed LC UV method for resolving aldehydes.
  • Collected and analyzed field samples for New Martinsville plant site support.
  • Shadowed in Wet Chemistry Lab, assisted in determining hydroxyl numbers and viscosity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
12-2023

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Method development
  • Recordkeeping and documentation
  • Analytical techniques: FTIR, NMR, GCMS, HPLC, LCMS, LCUV, TOC
  • Laboratory equipment maintenance
  • Results interpretation

Timeline

Contractor

Belcan - Covestro
04.2024 - 07.2024

STEM Intern

Covestro
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

West Virginia University
Sidney Gebhardt