CLIENT NAME, Polymer Scientist
1234 Street Name, City, State 12345 | Phone: (333) 555-5555 | E-mail: client@nowhere.net

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Highly skilled Scientist seeking positions where solid expertise in research and development, laboratory management, technical services, and polymer science would be of significant value to a progressive organization. 

AREAS OF STRENGTH  

•	Research & Development – Strong experience in Color and Appearance Science, Material Science, Thermoset Formulation Science, Pigment Dispersion Science, and Fiberglass Reinforced Thermoset Composite Technology.

•	New Product Development & Product Improvements – exceptional talents in navigating the development of new technologies and spearheading final product design; holds patent for invention of a nano composite technology for rendering electrically resistive thermoset composites conductive; co-authored technical white paper dealing with chemical thickening of sheet molding compound/bulk molding compound with magnesium oxide.

•	Customer Relations & Presentations – Exemplary abilities and solid experience representing organizations’ key customers by delivering highly technical problem solving efforts, custom product development initiatives, and supporting sales processes and opportunities.

EDUCATION & DEGREES 

Completed coursework for MASTER’S OF SCIENCE in Macromolecular Science –
University Name, City, State; will be defending thesis in fall of 2006.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE in Pre-Medical Biology –
Full minor in Chemistry (completed Honors Chemistry courses) University Name & Location.   

Attended numerous technical instructional seminars spanning DSC, TGA, Rheology, DMA, Particle Size Analysis, Hazardous Waste Management, and use of Microsoft Access Databases.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Company Name, City, State	 	1994 to 1998
QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST 	(1997 to 1998)
Promoted to oversee Quality Control for two production plants as a result of exceptional work performance. 
•	Exhibited strict adherence to laboratory procedures in performing tests on products, and documented results under established guidelines.
•	Demonstrated exceptional commitment to accuracy in inspecting materials for quality. 

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN 	(1994 to 1997)
•	Served in Quality Control department for titanium dioxide (pigment) manufacturing facility.
•	Maintained accurate and timely records on all technical data.
•	Conducted routine and special laboratory testing on materials to ensure conformance with standards.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS  

Member, Society of Plastic Engineers – 1999 to present	Member, American Chemical Society – 1998 to present

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES 

•	Graduating from “Leadership Ashtabula County” June 2006; program geared to future leaders in the community who have displayed excellence in their work and community.