Robert Powers Resume

1. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
KEY SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
ROBERT POWERS
15502 Dehavilland Drive, Charlotte, NC 28278 | H: 704-504-9368 | C: 704-614-2214 | robertpowers65@gmail.com
Experienced Senior Research Technician with a demonstrated history of working in the chemicals
industry. Skilled in Research and Development (R&D), Chemistry, Life Sciences, Organic Chemistry, and
Science. Strong research professional graduated from Wingate University.
Conscientious work ethic.
High standards of integrity.
Self motivated.
Extreme attention to detail.
High sense of urgency.
Adaptability
Leadership.
Problem solver.
Team player.
Technical expertise.
Excellent listener.
Excellent Communicator.
Proficient in MS Office.
LQM (LIMS).
SAP.
Minitab (completed entire
training module).
Totalchrom (GC).
Turbomass (Mass Spec).
Topspin (NMR).
Spectrum Quant (FTIR).
WinLab32 (ICP).
ChemDraw
ChemStation
10/2014 to Current Senior Research Technician
FMC Lithium Corporation － Bessemer City, NC
Performs hands on analytical testing for method development, validation,
and Gage R&R studies in QC and R&D environments.
Product development and improvement of laboratory test methods.
Identifies opportunities to drive improvements.
Maintains a detailed laboratory notebook.
Analyzes and interprets data and communicates results.
Creates and approves raw material and finished product results.
Determines optimal methods for running experiments with extremely
hazardous chemicals.
Maintains chemical inventories and ensures sample retains are properly
stored.
Thrives in a cGMP environment.
Troubleshoots customer complaints.
Communicates effectively with all departments.
Supports company goals and objectives.
Liaison between the laboratories and the plant.
Establishes and maintains effective team relationships.

2. EDUCATION
Maintains professional internal and external customer relations.
Orders laboratory reagents, supplies, and instrumentation.
Services and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation: Gas
Chromatographs (GC), GC / Mass Spectrometers, FTIR, HPLC, NMR, ICP,
UV/Vis, autotitrators, and particle size analyzers.
Conducts advanced laboratory instrumentation training classes.
Utilizes Minitab Statistical Software to monitor Process Capability (Cpk) and
Statistical Quality Control (SQC) data.
Serves as a "Kaizen Leader" with a green belt in "Lean Manufacturing".
Leads continuous improvement processes through 5S events.
Investigates non-conformances and deviations.
Supports regulatory inspections.
Supports facility start-up activities.
Detailed understanding of general chemistry principles and stoichiometry.
Follows all safety rules and regulations.
Adheres to EHS policies (properly disposes of hazardous waste).
06/2009 to 10/2014 Laboratory Specialty Organic Specialist
FMC Lithium Corporation － Bessemer City, NC
Quality leader for specialty organic chemicals for FMC's global sites.
Review laboratory records to verify accuracy of data entry.
Perform root cause investigations for "Corrective and Preventive Action
Reports (CPARs).
Coordinate calibrations and preventive maintenance on laboratory
instruments.
Ensure laboratory chemicals and supplies ordered on time.
Enforce safe handling and proper identification of chemicals.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Maintain the QC and QA laboratories in an "audit ready" condition.
03/1992 to 06/2009 Research Technician
FMC Lithium Corporation － Bessemer City, NC
Key member for the start-up and set-up of a new laboratory at a chemical
plant in China.
Led and trained chemists and technicians at many of our tolling locations
across the U.S.
Visited customer sites to successfully troubleshoot and fine tune their
laboratory.
Developed, wrote, and revised many laboratory test methods.
Successfully provided guidance to improve plant processes, and sample
turnaround time.
05/1989 to 03/1992 Quality Control Technician
FMC Lithium Corporation － Bessemer City, NC
Performed routine wet chemistry analysis.
Served on the plant emergency response and first aid teams.
Bachelor of Science: Biology
Wingate University － Wingate, NC, USA