Quality Assurance Microsoft Office
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Pa Xiong
Akron, Ohio *4305
E-mail: acuok3@r.postjobfree.com
Mobile: 763-***-****
May 7, 2016
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing with regards to the job posting of Resin Technician for SGS that was posted on Indeed. I am authorized to work in the U.S. and am willing to move without relocation assistance if offered the position. I obtained my B.S. Chemistry in 2010 and M.S. Polymer Science in 2016. Additionally I have 5 years of post–academic experience in a research and development support role in a GMP environment. My skill set encompasses traditional wet chemistry techniques and instrumentation to non-traditional techniques such as maintenance and testing of electrochemical units. That said I am familiar with all analytical techniques but have had more hands on experience with spectroscopy (NMR, IR, UV-Vis, XRF) and microscopy (cross sectional SEM). I will be able to learn on the job and can easily become proficient on instrumentation and techniques not listed without a reduction in analytical testing throughput. Please feel free to review my resume and linkedin profile, https://www.linkedin.com/in/pxiong218. I can be contacted by phone at 763-***-****, or by e-mail at acuok3@r.postjobfree.com. Respectfully,
Pa Xiong
PA XIONG E-mail: acuok3@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/in/pxiong218 Mobile: 763-***-**** Summary
Resourceful candidate with MS in polymer science and 5 years of industrial research experience spanning exploratory research to pre-pilot plant. Goal-oriented and inquisitive in nature with aptitude for continuous learning and growth. Seeking to leverage materials expertise in a challenging work. Areas of Strength
Prior industrial experience in GMP environment with SOPs and laboratory notebooks
Responsible for general maintenance of lab and equipment in compliance with safety regulations Selected Accomplishments and Skills
Supported R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance efforts through timely analysis of samples
Process development of fluorinated polyelectrolyte from exploratory stage to pre-pilot plant with cross functional team
Patent application submitted with 3M on ion selective membranes for energy storage application Education
2016, MS Polymer Science, The University of Akron, OH 2010, BS, Chemistry, University of St. Thomas, MN
Professional History
Present – 2014, Graduate Research Assistant at The Univ. of Akron (OH) Thesis topic: Polyamines for separation of rare earth elements and carbon dioxide sequestration Other projects included:
Theoretical study on crosslink density of epoxy-amine thermosets/systems
Development of ceramic electrolytes for fuel cells through formulation of solvent-borne dispersions containing ceramic particulates, binder, plasticizer and dispersant 2014 – 2013, Lab Analyst III at Pace Analytical Inc. (MN) Position extended from Analyst II in 3M Energy Components Program; supported Department of Energy funded project to develop high performing polyelectrolyte membranes for fuel cell operation at extreme conditions and initiated research into polyelectrolyte membranes for energy storage applications
Worked with cross-functional team to address complications in transition of polyelectrolyte synthesis into pilot plant
Conducted research on polyelectrolytes for energy storage with team of 4 by fine tuning effects of molecular weight and chemical moiety on ionic selectivity; 1 patent application submitted
Utilized expertise with fluorine NMR to support external projects to identify and quantify their work on developing anionic polyelectrolyte membranes for fuel cells; 1 paper published 2013 – 2012, Lab Analyst II at Pace Analytical Inc. (MN) Position extended from Analyst I in 3M Energy Components Program; supported synthesis and development of high performing polyelectrolyte derivatives
Performed lab scale synthesis (0.5 – 0.7 kg batches) to meet immediate demand while initiating transition into pilot plant
Utilized expertise with microscopy (SEM) to support high priority quality assurance demands PA XIONG Page 2 E-mail: acuok3@r.postjobfree.com
Mobile: 763-***-****
2012 – 2010, Lab Analyst I at Pace Analytical Inc. (MN) Analyst I position extended from Tech Aide in 3M Energy Components Program; supported synthesis and development of high performing polyelectrolyte derivatives and conducted electrochemical testing of fuel cells with polyelectrolyte membrane
Initiated lab scale up of polyelectrolyte and reduced batch variability (0.2kg) to within 10% variability at 90+% conversion
Identified premature failure mode of composite polyelectrolyte in mechanical cycling test to alignment of a manufacturing feature orientation relative to the test setup; resulted in an accelerated test protocol and a 60% gain in test allocation Technical Aide, 3M Company, 3M Fuel Cell Components 2009 – 2010 Explored different chemistries as means of improving ion conductance of polyelectrolyte membranes compared to current state-of-the-art materials and supported processing of lab process of polymers
With Product Development Specialist down selected promising polyelectrolyte, perfluoroimide acid), and initiated scale up for next round of qualification
Gained proficiency with tape casting of neat and composite films Publications and Patents
ECS Transactions, 2010, 33, 627 – 633
Journal of Membrane Science, 2014, 467, 136 – 141
“Polymeric Electrolyte Membrane for A Redox Flow Battery” provisional patent 62/086956 Professional Affiliations
Present- 2012, American Chemical Society
Other Skills (years experience)
Laboratory: wet chemistry (6+); synthetic chemistry (5+); tape casting (5+); electrochemical testing (2+)
Spectroscopy: NMR (5+); FTIR (2+); XRF (2+); UV-Vis (2+); mass spectrometry (1+)
Microscopy: SEM – EDAX/BSE (5+)
Chromatography: Ion (2+)
Data analysis: OriginPro, Minitab, Omnic, ImageJ, Spinworks, Quadera
Software: Microsoft Office Suite (expert); Lotus Notes (3+); LabView (1+)
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