Thomas Aborn
Chemist
Haverhill,MA
Summary
Versatile and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Well-organized and detail-oriented with keen awareness for safety and strong project management abilities developed over 13 years in the Research Products department at Cambridge Isotope Laboratories.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chemist 2
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories Inc.
1 2022 - Current
- Led research and development initiatives on the 6,6-D2 Glucose process.
- Trained Research Products chemists to operate the Cyclopentyl Bromide D9, D-Glucose D2, Bromobenzene D5, and Tert-Butanol D10 processes, ensuring uninterrupted production of highly profitable product lines.
- Actively improved synthetic repertoire to expand profitability.
- Utilized 5S principles to implement an inventory system to organize, monitor, and maintain the Research Products department's valuable inventory of high pressure gas handling equipment.
- Identified, reported, and escalated safety concerns to CIL management.
- Trained new hires on laboratory procedures, equipment usage, and safety protocols, ensuring smooth integration into the team.
- Authored documents in compliance with ISO-9001 guidelines, cataloguing and standardizing common practices and procedures within the Research Products department.
- Developed training documents and led training sessions to qualify Research Products chemists on Karl Fisher titrators.
Chemist 1
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories Inc.
02.2015 - 01.2022
- Spearheaded the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives on the Cyclopentyl Bromide D9 process, resulting in company savings in excess of $100,000.
- Developed and executed several highly successful and highly profitable chemical processes, such as cyclopentyl bromide D9, tert-butanol D10, methylamine hydrochloride D3, and bromobenzene D5, from bench to pilot scale.
- Managed production cycles of cyclopentyl bromide D9, bromobenzene D5, and methylamine hydrochloride D3 while adhering to strict customer deadlines and generating millions in revenue.
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked in support of high-value, large-scale chemical syntheses.
- Executed increasingly intricate chemical syntheses and purifications under the supervision of a Ph.D. chemist.
- Improved Research Products departmental productivity by maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting GC/FID spectrometer, and Karl Fisher titrators.
- Fostered and maintained cross-departmental relationships to promote safety and ensure superior customer service.
- Determined corrective actions for maintenance when equipment failed or required repairs.
Chemical Technician
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories Inc.
11.2010 - 2 2015
- Achieved high-value, isotopically labeled synthetic targets under the supervision of a Ph.D. chemist.
- Refined13C, D, 15N, and 18O labeled compounds utilizing a variety of purification techniques; including chromatography, distillation, recrystallization, and sublimation.
- Handled highly hazardous chemicals while adhering to strict departmental safety protocols.
- Maintained detailed records of experiments, test results, and findings to support accurate documentation and reporting requirements.
- Evaluated spectral data including nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, high performance liquid chromatography, and infrared spectroscopy, to asses compound purity, reaction progress, isotopic enrichment, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 09.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Chemical Safety Protocols
Laboratory Operations
Project Management
Microsoft D365 ERP System
ISO 9001 Manufacturing Standards
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
Inventory Management
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Chemist 1
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories Inc.
02.2015 - 01.2022
Chemical Technician
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories Inc.
11.2010 - 2 2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Pennsylvania State University
09.2006 - 05.2010
Chemist 2
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories Inc.
1 2022 - Current
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