Serkan

11/1/2018
Harrison, NY

Position Desired

Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Teaching
Anywhere in the U.S.
Yes

Resume

OBJECTIVES

Graduate degree chemist with extensive laboratory experience and strong theoretical knowledge seeking a career as a chemist or scientist in an R&D environment.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

 8–10 years of experience working in the chemical laboratory using both wet and dry lab techniques.

 Hands-on experience using various scientific instruments including the spectroscopy techniques (UV-VIS-NIR, FT-IR, and spectrofluorimetry), chromatography techniques (GC, GC-MS, HPLC), X-ray techniques (XRD, XRF), and microscopy (SEM).

 Hands-on experience with various laboratory and pilot-plant equipment including flow controllers, sensors, heaters, reactors, and gas lines.

 Excellent written and oral skills. Experience reading, writing, editing, and reviewing scientific material as well as presenting these to professional and corporate audiences.

 Strong math, statistical, and spreadsheet skills. Knowledgeable of design of experiments (DoE) methodologies.

 Ability to draw conclusions from experimental data and propose future steps inline with corporate goals.

 Ability to work well in cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers, technicians, and non-technical staff.

 Knowledgeable of chemical safety and hazards. Experience working with hazardous chemicals while complying with the appropriate safety standards.

 Strong theoretical knowledge in chemistry, materials, processes, and physics.

 US citizen (eligible to work), single, willing to relocate.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Petkim Petrokimya Holding,
S. A.
Izmir / TURKEY
Process Development Scientist 2014–2018

Roles
 Supported and lead process optimization and development roles with a focus on catalyst and kinetic testing.
 Performed chemical analyses of industrial samples and characterization of materials used in experiments.
 Participated in the design, construction, and maintenance of lab-scale testing equipment.
 Completed and maintained up-to-date equipment files and operating instructions for laboratory equipment and instruments.
 Monitored scientific, patent, and trade literature to stay c...

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