Research Engineer in Polyurethanes TS&D
The Dow Chemical Company
Total years of experience :3 years, 6 Months
The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, TX July 2008 - March 2011
Research Engineer in Polyurethanes TS&D
* High mwt DMC Polyol Project: o Completed Product Technology package which included product's sample preparation, variety of testing and validation of the product
o Completed specifications and raw materials recipes for all products
o Documented all the work in official CRI report
* PIP Binder Project: o Completed development of pour and place binder for hot weather application
o Adjusted properties based on customer feedback
o Documented the development work in official CRI report
Henkel Loctite Corporation, Rocky Hill, CT May 2007 - August 2007
Lab Technician in one-part silicone technology
* Made batches of silicone adhesives for industrial use
* Conducted numerous tests and performed data analysis to find different properties of the one part silicone adhesives such as: viscosity, UV cure depth, moisture cure depth, UV and moisture tack free time, bead and peel test and on INSTRON: tensile, tear and elongation tests
ABE to College Transition & Mentor Program, HCC January 2005 - May 2005
Tutor and Mentor
Advised students in choosing their careers and reaching their goals
Guided students in their study skills
Tutored students in mathematics and chemistry
University of Massachusetts Amherst, College of Engineering May 2008 Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering GPA-3.3 out of 4.0