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Zachary Longamore

Dexter,NY

Summary

Passionate laboratory technician eager to expand instrumentation knowledge with experience in metallic sample preparation, testing and analysis as well as a background in wet chemistry labs in college. Communicative and able to work both independently and in groups, with experience on both day shift and night shift.

Overview

1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Materials Lab Technician

Superior Metals Manufacturing
Chittenango, NY
10.2024 - 09.2026
  • Conducted tests on metallic samples to determine elemental composition and ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
  • Utilized different machinery (different sized saws, belt sanders, polishing tables, hand polisher) to obtain samples for testing
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and spatial intelligence in cutting and prepping hundreds of different sample shapes to provide enough material in testing.
  • Experience with X-Ray Fluorescence, Optical-Emission Spectrometry, Gas Fusion Analysis, Carbon-Sulfur Combustion Analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, and Glow-Discharge Mass Spectrometry.
  • Maintained inventory of almost all laboratory materials and supplies, tracking delivery times and establishing baseline counts to better determine when to order more products; trained two employees on using Oracle software and procedures and tips on inventory ordering
  • Successfully completed thousands of preliminary additions to hundreds ordered heats without causing a single failed heat.
  • Performed maintenance and calibrated instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
  • Maintained retention of thousands of samples, both certified and internal samples
  • Trained four new associates in laboratory procedures and standards
  • Created and initialized dozens of XRF standards for 15mm sample size

General Chemistry Lab Teacher's Assistant

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Supervised 15-25 students during experiments, promoting accurate laboratory techniques and effective communication
  • Graded dozen of laboratory reports per week

STEM Tutor

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD
01.2023 - 05.2024

Sales Associate

Kinney Drugs
Watertown, NY
09.2020 - 08.2024

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD
05-2024

Skills

  • Experience with XRF, OES, Combustion Analysis, Gas Fusion Analysis, HPLC, AA Spectrometry, UV-Vis Spectrometry, TLC
  • Sample Preparation
  • Sample Logging
  • Troubleshooting
  • Data Analysis
  • Inventory Management
  • Laboratory Safety Protocols
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Six Sigma Green Belt (obtained May 2026)

Timeline

Materials Lab Technician

Superior Metals Manufacturing
10.2024 - 09.2026

General Chemistry Lab Teacher's Assistant

Loyola University Maryland
09.2023 - 05.2024

STEM Tutor

Loyola University Maryland
01.2023 - 05.2024

Sales Associate

Kinney Drugs
09.2020 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Loyola University Maryland