Kevin Schell

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About Kevin Schell

I enjoy technical problem solving using the scientific method and the fundamental steps of: defining, measuring, analyzing, interpreting, validating (retesting where necessary) and finally specifying solutions or providing definitive answers. I am skilled and highly practiced in hands-on laboratory experimentation, product and process development, and failure characterization through the use of the scientific method and sifting through test results from multiple data sources to provide an answer to the problem at hand that is most consistent with the complete data set. PhD degreed in Polymer Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst with excellent technical problem-solving skills. Dual Bachelor's of Science degrees from North Carolina State University in Chemistry and Textile Chemistry. Experienced in product formulation and product/process development. Excellent communication skills and a team player. Enjoy Chemical Formulation opportunities where physical and analytical chemistry skills are required and materials science and problem solving experience is important. Additional Background: Hands-on, Senior Applications Specialist with over 20 years experience in research and development. Formulated new products with various specialty chemical companies (Shipley, Rohm and Haas, Atotech, Seagate, Kodak, Midrex, IGM Resins, et al.). Scientific problem solving skills and familiar with all types of laboratory instrumentation. Can quickly determine major technical barriers to success and develop testing methods to rapidly screen potential solutions. Expertise: Product Development, Specialty Chemical Formulation, Applied Research, Innovator, Patent Author, Material Characterization, Electroless Nickel, Metal Plating, Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-ray Microanalysis, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, FTIR Spectroscopy, Polarography, Advanced Analytical Instrumentation, Hands-on Chemist, Design of Experiments, Wet Method Titrations, Atomic Absorption