Kathy Beauvais

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About Kathy Beauvais

Senior career chemist specialized in new product development with an emphasis on formulation, process and scale-up with experience spanning over a decade. Broad-based knowledge of materials research using polymeric, organic, and inorganic materials for new product formulations and multilayer thin film slide coatings. Organic synthesis experience including alkylations and Michael reactions for the Textiles Industry. Advanced skills in analytical instrumentation including HPLC, GC/MS, IR, NMR, DSC, and Atomic Absorption. Thorough familiarity with manufacturing statistical process control and improvement. Excellent ability in leading high-performance teams in organization-wide projects. Extensive experience working in a fast-paced environment and adhering to the highest quality control and safety standards. Skilled at assessing operational limitations and streamlining systems to maximize efficiency and productivity. Most importantly, ability to serve diverse constituencies and manage complex product development initiatives to fulfill business goals.Specialties: Product research, development, and scale-up.Materials research of organic, polymeric and inorganic materials for new product formulations.Multilayer thin film slide coating.Organic synthesis.Manufacturing statistical process control and improvement.