Ana De La Ree, Ph.D

Experience

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  California State University Los Angeles

  Jun 2001 - Jun 2004

  Research Assistant

  Experimental research in the field of electrochemistry and atomic mass spectrometry* Used various voltammetry analytical techniques, such as anodic stripping voltammetry toquantify trace amounts of metals in various proteins* Developed a dynamic flow system to minimize sample consumption and quantifydownstream the amount of metals in metaloproteins

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  University of California Irvine

  Sept 2004 - Dec 2004

  Teaching Assistant

  Instructed the undergraduate advanced Analytical Chemistry Lab. - Directed 19 students in experimental techniques and instrument operation- Operated and maintained the following instruments: Uv-Vis, GC-MS, ICP-AES, FTIR, AA and HPLC- Aided the students in analyzing data, writtern proper reports, and presenting their findings

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  UC Irvine

  Jul 2005 - Dec 2009

  Graduate Student Researcher

  Designed and built an ultra high vacuum chamber housing a scanning tunnelingmicroscope and a Fourier transform mass spectrometer along with typical surface spectroscopic techniques to image a surface and probe its chemical compositionwithout being exposed to the atmosphere* Investigated the dehydrogenation of ethylene, acetylene, butylene and propylene on aplatinum single crystal as a function of increasing temperature and sequential dosings* Developed and modified LabView programs to upgrade operating system* Analyze and intrepert data for publications and presentations* Train graduate and undergraduate students in experimental design and techniques Show less

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  NASA Glenn Research Center

  Dec 2009 - Aug 2012

  Post Doctoral Researcher

  Bio Science and Technology Branch* Formulate, synthisize and characterize cobalt catalyst for use with Fischer-Tropsch synthesisin an effort to produce clean alternative fuels from biomass and synthetic gases* Explore various compositions and design of experiment on functionalized catalyst to aid the conversion oftrash and waste to usable supply gas* Document and interpret results through memorandums, technical publications andpresentations for management and at national meetings* Develop innovative projects for intern and co-op students in the field of chemistry,physics and engineering, including training and mentoring Show less

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  Cuyahoga Community College

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2015

  Adjunct Chemistry Faculty

  Instructor of evening general chemistry course* Facilitate the laboratory portion of general chemistry including following safetyprotocols and proper use of instrumentation* Designed curriculum with online component (BlackBoard and SoftChalk) to meetstudent’s needs* Motivate and encourage students to advance their education and pursue STEM fields

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  PolyOne, Polymer Diagnostics Inc.

  Jan 2013 - May 2021

  Senior Analytical Chemist

  Helping our customers solve material failure problems and improve performance by identifying and quantifying inorganic components in polymer systems through the use of X-Ray Fluorescence and Inductively Coupled Plasma- Optical Emission Spectroscopy. Aiding customers through product development of flame retardant materials through extensive studies using a cone calorimeter to understand changes in smoke and heat release during burning of material. Experiment development to help find the right solution to your unique problem. Show less

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  PolyOne - Now Avient

  Jan 2015 - Sept 2022

  Quality Assurance Manager

  Manage quality management system for ISO 17025 accreditation and UL certification. Internal auditing of management system and technical procedures.

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  Avient Corporation

  May 2021 - Sept 2022

  Lead Analytical Chemist
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  Burke Industries

  Oct 2022 - now

  Technology Lab Manger