Richard Cook

Experience

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  Safety-Kleen

  May 1992 - Nov 1999

  Organic Group Leader

  Managed TCLP Organic Analysis section. Project manager for environmental ground water analysis for organic and inorganic compounds

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  Culligan International

  Nov 1999 - Mar 2019

  Responsible for compliance with FIFRA compliance for water treatment products. Responsible for ensuring products being sold in the European market are compliant with RoHS and REACH regulations. Directed certification testing of products being introduced into the US market from Europe and other markets. Responsible for Analytical, Microbiological and Hydraulic laboratories. Evaluated, purchased and oversaw installation of new LIMS system. Developed in-house testing for Culligan Bottled Water facilities. Directed analysis of products for trace level contaminants.

  • Industry and Regulatory Affairs

    Mar 2016 - Mar 2019

  • Director Laboratories

    Nov 1999 - Mar 2016
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  Independent Consultant

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2024

  Principal

  Consulted on general laboratory operations. Authored various SOPS and safety manuals. Consulted on testing products used in the potable water industry. Consulted on potable water and wastewater testing.

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  Catalynt™ (formerly TRInternational)

  Sept 2021 - now

  Chemist - Safety Manager

  Responsible for ensuring quality of final product. Established ISO-9001 at the Bensenville, IL facility. Developed the Safety Program and determined proper PPE for manufacturing new products. Managed Hazardous Waste Program for manufacturing and laboratory operations.