Tamara Jairett is seeking a position that utilizes her 20+ years of experience in chemical/lab testing, analysis, and research. She has worked in quality control and R&D for various companies, gaining proficiency in many instruments and analytical techniques. Her resume demonstrates a history of exceeding expectations and taking on additional responsibilities.

1. Tamara L. Jairett
8007 Arcadian Ct.
Mt. Dora, FL. 32757
717-881-1103
Tamara_lj@hotmail.com
GOAL: The opportunity to reach my full potential with a growth oriented employer
by utilizing my skills and inherent propensity for chemical/lab testing,
analyzing and research.
PROFILE: Experienced Sr. lab technician with over 20 years of diversified analyzing
and research experience. My fields of experience are in environmental,
Industrial,Quality Control and Research and Development.
EDUCATION: Sep 1986 - Jun 1988 Antonelli Art Institute, York, Pa
Associate of Commercial Art Degree
1984 - 1985 York College
Chemistry and Psychology Courses
WORK
HISTORY:
August 2009 - August 2011
Church & Dwight/Arm & Hammer
Quality Control Dept.
Responsibilities: Analytical testing on all compounding batch's used to make
laundry detergent. I am trained and proficient in the use of an HPLC, Brookfield
viscometer, Color Spectrometer, Ph meters, Anton Parr viscometer, Auto titration
for testing Anionic and Nonionic surfactants. Quality control duties including
verifying fill weight, torque settings, reviewing bottle labels, creating standard

2. bottles for each product. As a QA technician I am completely responsible for
insuring the start up of each new product being produced. The product can not be
released to run until I give the permission to start the production.
Feb. 2006-Feb. 2009 Sr. Chemical Technician,
ESAB Hanover, Pa.
Research and development dept.
Responsibilities: Analyzing raw materials and finished products by wet and
instrumental analyses. I am trained and proficient in the use of the Leco
RC-612 moisture/carbon analyzer; Leco carbon/sulfur analyzer; and the
Leco oxygen/nitrogen . Full knowledge and training of an ICP; OE; and
XRF instrumentation. I am also well trained in a variety of wet testing
analysis, entering data, and releasing products from the manufacturing
facility.
Achievements: Exceeded manger target goals set for me in less than
required time. Excellent merit reviews reflecting my job performance
exceeded company expectations. Within my first two weeks with ESAB I
wad needed to work in our manufacturing plant at the beginning of a union
strike. I was given one day of training to learn and operate an EDAX
instrument. Not only did I achieve operating the EDAX, I was able to prove
that the work generated for analysis could be done in two shifts in place of
three, thus saving the company valuable time and money. In my second
year with ESAB, I continued to grow in my responsibilities in the lab, and I
recently completed a very important research project for several of our
engineers that led to a chemical discovery that will be implemented to
resolve several production issues with some of our products.

3. March 1999 -Nov. 2005 Lab Technician
B-H labs York, Pa.
Responsibilities: Preparation and extraction of both liquid and solid ;
Operation of instrumentation; Data analysis; Recording data and reports.
Achievements: State Certification of drinking water for the analysis of
Total Organic Carbon; Satisfied the Pa State quality standards and
audits on the following tests: Total Organic Carbon; Grease and Oil; SemiVolatiles;
Pesticides, and PCB's. Assumed increased responsibility for
analysis of eleven tests which includes: Total Organic Carbon; Total
Petroleum Hydrocarbons using IR instrumentation; Semi-Volatiles,
Pesticides, PCB's, Formaldehyde's, Ignitability, Reactivity, Flammability,
Density, %Volatiles. Excellent merit reviews reflecting my job
performance exceeded company expectations.
Sep 1987 - Jun 1990 Lab Technician
Sharretts Plating, York, Pa
Responsibilities: Complete analysis of seven following plating lines:
Tin, Zinc, Chrome, Electro-less Nickel, Gold, Tin-Lead, and Copper. In-Lab
troubleshooting using Hull Cell testing. Daily reports of all plating
lines; Waste Water analysis.
Plating Maintenance: Initial setup of plating lines; Configuring chemical
additions; Adding chemicals and changing anode bars.
Achievements: Completed full-training from McDermid Chemical
Plating Consultants: Excellent merit reviews reflecting my job performance
exceeded company expectations.
SKILLS: Over 12 years experience in the Industrial and Environmental

4. Laboratory field: Full knowledge and hands-on experience of the extraction of
Organic
Extractions: Full training and experience of laboratory analysis and
instrumentation:
including use of an Atomic Absorption Unit; Hands-on microbiology experience: Full
knowledge, use and application of lab software such as Lims and Seedpack:Excellent
trouble shooting capabilities: Strong planning abilities, especially with large
projects:Excellent multitasking capabilities: Strong interpersonal skills. Works
well
independently, as well as with a team.
REFERENCES: Available On Request