Jorge Carvalho

I am an alumnus of the University of Oklahoma with a Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt and a bachelor's in Chemical Engineering. I am passionate about polymers and one of my research was on Grafted Silica Nano-particles for characterization and modification. Another field of study that I am interested in is Supply Chain Management. I am looking for full-time employment and an opportunity to grow professionally in the process and manufacturing engineering careers.

Analytical Research Laboratories BioPharma (ARL) | November 2020 – December 2022

Laboratory Technician, Oklahoma City, OK

Supervisor: Kathryn Dixon

• Working independently in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish assignments
• Testing raw materials, pharmaceuticals, and consumers’ products using appropriate analytical methods for sample matrices
• Performing tests such as IDs, assays, titrations, LODs, and ROIs with accuracy and efficiency and reporting results accordingly to laboratory policies and procedures consistent with the standards of ISO/IEC 17025, SOPs, safety standards, and providing proper analysis documentation while complying with GLP and cGMPs protocols
• Maintaining, replenishing, and updating the inventory of reagents, solvents, and standards, disposing of expired supplies and waste
• Performing analyses according to USP standard operating procedures
• Preparing solutions/mobile phases as needed and executing daily calibration of balances and pH meters
• Checking the cleanliness and organization of the laboratory and equipment
• Verifying and qualifying the work of other analysts by peer-reviewing the notebooks for completion requirements

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (Arca Continental) | January 2022 – March 2022

Quality Assurance Technician, Oklahoma City, OK

Supervisor: Nelson Siliet

• Analyzing syrup beverage and water allocates by checking the flow of chlorine, lime, and ferric sulfate, the carryover water, using color titration tests to determine the quality of the water, and using spectrophotometry to check the syrup for use
• Examining container rinsers, filters, air blowers, and coders to guarantee proper operations
• Performing package quality inspection and quality audits of the products
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of beverages, syrups, and raw materials throughout the entire production process
• Maintaining a high level of standardization when it comes to customer satisfaction by isolating products that do not meet the proper standards
• Collecting and testing carbon dioxide and all raw materials prior to the production process
• Generating and communicating a workflow for production inspection with the team to solve problems regarding OOS investigations
• Organizing, disinfecting, and cleaning the laboratory to ensure and prevent microbial contamination 

Polymerization and Surface Engineering Laboratory (OU) | May 2018 – March 2020

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Norman, OK

Supervisor: Keisha Walters Ph.D

• Synthesized polymers and assessed the effects of initiators on the polydispersity index and molecular weight
• Examined the hydrophilic/hydrophobic properties of GRAFTED Silica nanoparticles via Surface-Initiated ATRP
• Developed Stöber silica nanoparticles fillers for use in thin-film layer membranes to increase salt rejection in water
• Analyzed the synthesis procedure of synthetic polymers and determined their absorption rate in water and oil solutions 
• Studied the ionic strength and structure of thermo-responsive polymers and enhanced their viscoelasticity using a data-driven approach
• Oversaw laboratory procedures to ensure good practices, maintaining a clean and safe environment

Jindal Films Americas LLC | July 2022 – December 2022

Process Engineer, Shawnee, OK

Supervisor: Mark Maston

• Supporting assembly line operators in operations for high-quality and safe production
• Conducting new product development experiments to enhance film processes
• Troubleshooting machinery for downtime using appropriate safety protocols, tags, and locks for the equipment
• Supervising production units and operators to make sure they do routine care of the lines, filterability tests, and follow SOCs of film production to improve manufacturing performance
• Collaborating with engineers and project managers regarding quality parameters of films (196ABF, 114MCABX, 160LL302, etc.) for client specifications
• Interfacing with operations, maintenance, reliability, projects, and safety personnel
• Checking process controls, gauging systems, winding, product, and lab testing for quality purposes in accordance with ISO 9001 and SOPs standards
• Controlling excess RPP and making sure it is not contaminated for recycling, and in control of virgin resin drying for extrusion usage
• Understanding resin and co-extrusion processes to manage lines for the production of films