Zach Szczepanski is seeking a position in industrial and organic chemistry. He has over 5 years of experience in polymer formulation, chemical analysis, and organic synthesis. His experience includes positions at Superior Essex as a Polymer Formulation Chemist, Cummins Inc. as a Chemist/Materials Engineer, and Albany Molecular Research as a Research Scientist. He has a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne with a GPA of 3.79.

1. Zach Szczepanski
7526 Maeve Dr.
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Phone: 608-216-8953
Email: Szczzd01@gmail.com
Objective
To gain knowledge and experience in the field of industrial and organic chemistry.
Work Experience
Superior Essex.
Superior Essex is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of wire and cable products.
Dates: Oct. 18th
2013-Present
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Position: Polymer Formulation Chemist
Manager: Joe Harber
Contact: 260-461-4486
Duties: Responsible for vendor approvals, project management, lab synthesis, analysis, development
and scale-up of solvent based coatings for magnet wire applications. Quality testing of
incoming raw materials. Cost reduction initiatives of current magnet wire enamels. Provided
support for chemical processing plant and for process engineers in chemistry related
problems and issues.
Work experience: Gained experience in synthesis of various polymer solutions including polyesters,
polyurethanes, polyimides, polyamide-imide, poly-vinyl-formal, and nylons. Created detailed
standard operating procedures for chemical processing plant in synthesis of large scale
enamels (50,000lbs). Gained experience in analyticaltesting of magnet wire enamel and
coated wire including: viscosity, dielectricstrength, flex testing, heat aging, etc.
Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc. is a Fortune 500 company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and
distributing diesel technology around the globe.
Dates: Oct. 15th
2012-October 16th
2013
Location: Cummins Emissions Solutions, Stoughton, WI
Position: Chemist/Materials Engineer
Manager: Dave Nickel
Contact: availableupon request
Duties: Support emerging materials engineering group with all inquiries related to chemical analysis.
Perform basic chemical analysis on unknown deposits including FTIR/SEM/ICP analysis.
Chemical exposure tests and identification of various polymers using instrumentation listed
above. Collaborate with external labs for further testing. Screen incoming chemicals for
safety compliance. Give educational presentations on chemical topics related to after
treatment systems in diesel engines.
Work experience: Gained hands on experience with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.
Leadership skills in unique opportunity to develop a materials lab. Gained a working

2. knowledge of the selective catalyticreduction process. Determining root cause analysis of
deposit formation in after treatment systems.
Albany Molecular Research Incorporated
AMRI is a scientific contract company that provides fully integrated drug discovery, development
and manufacturing services for various companies.
Dates: May 31st
2012-Oct. 9th
2012.
Location: Eli-Lilly Inc. Indianapolis, IN
Position: Research Scientist Level 1
Manager: Alan Henderson
Contact: Alan.Henderson@amriglobal.com
Duties: Synthesized known compounds efficiently using literature and in-house notebook
procedures. Under direct supervision by senior scientist, synthesized new compounds by
making appropriate modifications of known methods. Modified reaction conditions in order
to improve yields. Designed new or alternate reaction sequences to solve yield problems.
Purified synthesized chemicals to an appropriate degree. Submitted acceptable written
periodic reports. Prepared summaries of experimental findings reliably and independently.
Work Experience: Gained experience using various laboratory techniques involving organic
synthesis. Proficient with the full range of chromatographic, crystallization, and distillation
techniques. Analyzed and identified compounds using a good range of modern separation
and spectroscopic techniques. Including interpretation of TLC, HPLC, polarimetry, IR, and
NMR spectra of moderate complexity. Conducted literature searches for specific target
compounds, structures related to the target compound, or to determine specific conditions
for compounds and reactions. Organized work time so that several reactions are run
concurrently. Used time efficiently to produce target compounds and perform other tasks.
Cummins Inc. (Internship)
Cummins Inc. is a Fortune 500 company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and
distributing diesel technology around the globe.
Dates: Summers of 2010 and 2011
Location: Fuel Systems Plant/Material Engineering Dept.
Position: Chemist Intern
Manager: Jeff Klopfenstein
Phone of Manager: 812-374-7873
Duties: MSDS updates and lab inventory, Injector deposit analysis, polymer analysis, fuel/oil filter
analysis, performed studies involving diesel calibration fluid and various other fuel/oil
samples.
Work Experience: Gained knowledge regarding laboratory safety including MSDS sheets and
updating/revising them. Received hands on experience with an autotitrator including
TAN/TBN analysis on oil samples. Problem solving skills when performing deposit analysis,
polymer analysis, and filter analysis. Involved in calibration fluid degradation study for plant
support.

3. Education
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
Major: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (ACS certified)
-Dean’s List
-2009 Outstanding Chemistry Student Scholarship
-2010 Outstanding Organic Chemistry Student Scholarship
-2011 IPFW Outstanding College Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Student
Scholarship(ACS).
-2011 IPFW David P. Onwood Scholarship(Physical Chemistry)
Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.79
Graduated: May 2012.
Skills
Proficient with the following chemical instruments: FT-IR/ATR, HPLC, NMR, flash
chromatography, Kinematic Viscometer.
Proficient in laboratory work and specialized skills in organic synthesis and polymer synthesis,
specifically solvent based coatings for magnet wire
Proficient in Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint, Minitab.
Eli-Lilly Training:
Laboratory Safety, Chemical Synthesis Safety
Cummins Training
Engine Familiarization
Fuel Systems Engineering University Lectures
-Biofuels, 7 Step Problem Solving
Safety and Awareness Training
References Email Phone
Dr. Ronald Friedman friedmar@ipfw.edu 260-481-6067
Jeff Klopfenstein GK060@cummins.com 812-374-7873
Eric Cantrell IE499@cummins.com 812-374-7873
Interests and Activities
Organic chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Polymers, Mathematics, IPFW
Chemistry Club (ACS Student Affiliates), IPFW Scientific Olympiad(2009-2010), mountain
climbing/hiking, running, J.R.R. Tolkein enthusiast, Marvel and DC comic books.