Barbara Hefczyc

Experience

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  Silesian University of Technology

  Feb 2010 - Nov 2013

  Research assistant professor

  Responsibilities:Conducting didactic classes- Preparing and conducting lectures and laboratory exercises.- Assessing students' progress and supporting them in the learning process.Participation in research projects, conducting scientific research- Carrying out research as part of scientific projects.- Collecting and analyzing research data, formulating conclusions.Presentation of research results at scientific conferences- Preparing presentations and presentations of research results.- Participation in national and international scientific conferences.Cooperation with industry in the field of commissioned research and expert orders- Carrying out research commissioned by industrial companies and institutions.- Providing advisory and expert services for the needs of industry.Achievements:Co-authorship of 4 patents and 10 published articles- Participation in the development and filing of four patents.- Publication of ten scientific articles in recognized journals.Participation in the development of the technology: "Catalytic oxidation of high density polyethylene in aqueous dispersion" and "Oxidation of HDPE polyethylene in the solid phase" - Cooperation on technologies in the field of chemical processing of polyethylene.- Development of innovative methods of oxidation of HDPE polyethylene. Show less

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  Fuchs Poland

  Nov 2013 - Jan 2022

  Responsibilities:Coordination of the R&D team in the field of raw materials and products:- Planning and organization of the R&D team's work and reporting.Conducting basic and R&D research:- Implementation of research projects aimed at developing new products.- Conducting research, their analysis and interpretation of results.Supervision over product recipes and technical documentation:- Management of technical documentation and product recipes.- Maintaining the relevance and compliance of documentation with industry standards.Modifying product properties, developing new recipes:- Introducing changes and improvements to existing products.- Creating new recipes in response to market and client needs.Supervision over analytical devices, including the purchase of analytical equipment.Participation in audit activities (standards: ISO 9001; ISO 45001; IATF 16949)- Preparation of documentation for audit purposes and participation in internal and external audits.Cooperation with other departments:- Production Department in the scope of production batch corrections, problems with the availability of raw materials, technical support.- QC and Service Tests Laboratory in the scope of analytical methods, interpretation of results.- Sales Department in the scope of pre-implementation research and implementation tests at client.- Quality Management Department in the scope of complaints, creation of documentation (FMEA; Control Plan, Procedures, etc.).Representing the company at conferences and in contacts with client.Achievements:Participation in the work of five Key Working Groups:- Cooperation with international teams within the group in the scope of product research and development.- Cooperation of new recipes (65) of products, of which 39 were implemented into production.- Production at the level of 6.5 thousand tons based on developed recipes.- Starting the R&D Laboratory (co-design, purchase of equipment, introduction of new methodologies). Show less Responsibilities:Conducting basic and R&D research:- Implementation of research projects aimed at developing new products.- Analysis and interpretation of research results.Co-creation of recipe documentation and technical documentation of products:Modification of product properties, development of new recipes:- Introduction of changes and improvements in existing products.- Creation of new recipes in response to market and customer needs.Conducting quality control of raw materials and products - physicochemical analyses.Supervision of analytical devices, including purchase of analytical equipment:- Monitoring the technical condition of analytical devices.- Planning and implementation of purchases of new equipment.Participation in audit activities (standards: ISO 9001):- Preparation of documentation and reports for audits and participation in internal and external audits.Cooperation with other departments of the company:- Production Department in the scope of corrections of production batches, problems with the availability of raw materials, technical support.- Quality Control and Service Research Laboratory in the scope of analytical methods and techniques, interpretation of results.- Sales Department in the scope of pre-implementation research and implementation tests at customers.- Quality Management Department in the scope of complaints, creation of documentation.- EHS Unit in the scope of creation of product MSDS and verification of raw material MSDS.Representing the company at conferences and in contacts with customers.Achievements:Participation in the work of five Key Working Groups:- Cooperation with international teams within group.- Exchange of knowledge and experience in the scope of research and development of products.- Launch of the Coal Flotation Laboratory (co-design of the laboratory, purchase of equipment, transfer of equipment, preparation and implementation of research methodology). Show less

  • Senior R&D Specialist

    Mar 2018 - Jan 2022

  • Chemist - R&D Specialist

    Nov 2013 - Feb 2018
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  Clariter Poland Sp. z o.o.

  Feb 2022 - now

  Managing a team of R&D specialists and the Laboratory:- Coordinating and supervising the work of the research and development team and the laboratory.- Monitoring the results of the team's work, ensuring high quality and timely execution of tasks.Managing global R&D projects of the Clariter Group:- Planning, coordinating and implementing R&D projects.- Close cooperation with project teams at various levels.Solving technical problems related to technology and products:- Identification and analysis of technical problems.- Development and implementation of effective technical solutions.Motivating and developing the research team.Participation in designing a full-scale Clariter factory:- Cooperation with project teams in the design and construction of a full-scale factory.- Participation in creating technical specifications for products and planning analytical infrastructure.Participation in audit and management activities according to ISO 9001:- Preparation of documentation and participation in internal and external audits.- Implementation and monitoring of quality management systems in accordance with ISO 9001.Co-creation of the budget.Representing the company at conferences and industry fairs. Presenting the results of the company's research and innovations.Active support of other departments of the Clariter Group in order to jointly achieve the organization's goals. Show less Management of global R&D projects of the Clariter Group:- Planning, coordination and implementation of R&D projects.- Monitoring the results of the team's work, ensuring high quality and timely implementation of tasks.- Close cooperation with project teams at various levels.Solving technical problems related to technology and products:- Identification and analysis of technical problems.- Development and implementation of effective technical solutions.Participation in the design of the full-scale Clariter factory:- Cooperation with project teams in the design and construction of the full-scale factory.- Participation in the creation of technical specifications for products and planning of analytical infrastructure.Participation in audit and management activities according to the ISO 9001 standard:- Preparation of documentation and participation in internal and external audits.Representing the company at conferences and industry fairs. Presenting the results of the company's research and innovations.Active support of other departments of the Clariter Group in order to jointly achieve the goals of the organization. Show less

  • R&D Manager

    Mar 2024 - now

  • R&D Project Manager

    Feb 2022 - Mar 2024