John Mangham

3101 Colony Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 270-0568
jm687f24@westpost.net
Professional Objective:
A responsible and challenging position in the field of chemist
ry where I can utilize my expertise in a laboratory. The ability to use interper
sonal and communication skills in dealing
with employees at all levels. A position where I can expand on training and supe
rvisory skills.

Education:
Bachelor of Science: East Central University Chemistry major/ Math minor

Professional Experience:
(2/2000 - 2/2010) Fritz Industries, Inc, Mesquite TX
* Responsible for quality control analysis of daily samples and certification pa
perwork.
* Confers with scientist and engineers regarding research and prepares technical
papers and reports.
* Maintained records of incoming materials, screening of new raw materials.
* Conduct research, analysis, synthesis and experimentation on substances, for s
uch purposes as products and process development and application, quantitative a
nd qualitative analysis and improvement of analytical techniques methods.
* Responsible for the use, maintenance and calibration records for the following
instrumentation: HPLC, GPC, ION Spectroscopy, FT-IR, Hot Tensile, Varian ICP-OE
S, UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Pycnometer, Viscometer and Instron Tension/Compression.
* Performed analysis on waste products for disposal.
* Determines kinds and amount of chemicals to be used in removing minerals, acid
s, salts, and other inorganic compounds from water for discharge.
Facility Management
* Responsible for sample receiving and warehouse material.
* Serves as a liaison with customer, staff, and suppliers. Maintains awareness o
f and remains up to date with health and safety issues in all aspects of the wor
k undertaken.
* Liaison with contractors for laboratory renovation and laboratory personnel.
* Point of contact for building security system.
* Responsible for maintenance and update of phone system.
* Coordinated new instrument setup with installers and laboratory.
* Maintained gas inventory in the building.

(7/1998 - 2/2000) Best Buy, Ardmore, OK

General Warehouse
* Loaded and unloaded trailers.
* Picked orders.
* Restocked warehouse inventory.
* Maintained warehouse inventory.
 (1/1991 - 4/1998) USDA, AMS, Science and Technology, Dothan AL
Laboratory Supervisor
* Supervisor of government laboratories overseeing three to seven people in day-
to-day operations.
* Responsible for scheduling, public relations, billing, inventory, production
and routine training of employees.
Chemist
* Performed certification analysis on nuts, nut products and ground meat using A
OC and ASCS methods and FDA guidelines.
* Responsible for the use, maintenance and calibration records for the following
instrumentation: CEM Microwave & Fat Extraction system, TLC, UV/Vis Spectroscop
y and HLPC.
(5/1988 - 9/1990) Ideal Basic Industries, Ada, OK
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
* Ran quality control analysis of daily production using Microscopy, X-Ray Diffr
action and wet chemistry.
Armed Services:
(1984 - 1991) Oklahoma National Guard, Persian Gulf Veteran.

References: Provided upon request.