Tracy Dixon
Freeland,MI
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Analytical Specialist
Corteva Agrisciences
Midland, MI
01.2019 - Current
- Perform non-routine and complex analyses (Gas Chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Ion Chromatography)
- ICP-OES analysis
- Midland Karl Fischer focal point
- Midland Ion Chromatography focal point
- Spinetoram analytical focal point
- Michigan Non-Routine Analytical (R&D)
- Led initiatives to streamline analytical processes, improving efficiency across departments.
- Mentored junior analysts in data interpretation and reporting methodologies.
- Validated lab equipment such as [Type] and [Type].
- Worked closely with clients to understand their unique needs and develop tailored approaches that provided meaningful insights into their specific challenges.
- Calibrated and maintained analytical instrumentation.
Analytical Technologist
Dow Chemical
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Perform non-routine and complex analyses (Gas Chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography)
- Coordinate product integrity analysis using LC/MS
- Midland Ion Chromatography focal point
- Analytical Sciences
- Checked accuracy and integrity of collected data.
- Contributed to the development of organizational knowledge bases through thorough documentation of analytical procedures and results.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data representation and interpretation.
Analytical Technologist
Dow Chemical
01.2007 - 01.2015
- GLP investigator
- Perform non-routine and complex analyses (Gas Chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography)
- Coordinate product integrity analysis using LC/MS
- Support method validation efforts for business
- Manufacturing Support Technologies Group (ATC)
Dow Chemical
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Perform non-routine and complex analyses (Gas Chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography) in cGMP environment
- Write standard operating procedures
- Trained technologists on laboratory instrumentation, safety and cGMP compliance
- Perform cGMP analytical reviews
- Provide on-call support for GC, HPLC, KF and pH analyses
- Execute method validations and transfers
- Member of safety and planning teams
- Equipment qualification
- Dowpharma
Dow Chemical
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Performed chemical and physical tests
- Analyze samples and raw materials
- Provided on-call plant support
- Custom and Fine Chemicals
Kelly Scientific Services
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Performed chemical and physical tests on specific products
- Provided on-call plant support
- On-site at Dow Chemical
Kelly Scientific Services
01.2000 - 01.2000
- Supported polycarbonate production
- Worked in clean room environment
Delta College
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Science and English tutor
- Teaching and Learning Center
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
North Carolina State University
Raleigh12-1998
Skills
- Gas Chromatography: FID, Headspace, GC/MS
- HPLC: UV/Vis, Fluorescence, LC/MS
- PH analysis
- Karl Fischer: Coulometric, Volumetric
- Malvern Particle Size analysis: Wet Dispersion
- Ion Chromatography: IC, CIC
- Near IR
- ICP-OES
Current job title
Analytical Specialist, Corteva Agriscience, Midland, MI
Timeline
Analytical Specialist
Corteva Agrisciences
01.2019 - Current
Analytical Technologist
Dow Chemical
01.2015 - 01.2019
Analytical Technologist
Dow Chemical
01.2007 - 01.2015
Dow Chemical
01.2003 - 01.2007
Dow Chemical
01.2002 - 01.2003
Kelly Scientific Services
01.2000 - 01.2002
Kelly Scientific Services
01.2000 - 01.2000
Delta College
01.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
North Carolina State University