Pacific Northwest National Lab Work Values

Daily Duties at Pacific Northwest National Lab:

• Studying the performance of kenaf fiber by chemical modification (alkali, ionic liquid & super critical fluid). Performed mechanical, thermal, structurl, morphological, dynamic mechanical testing on untreated and treated kenaf fibers. • Investigating techniques of compression molding for epoxy resins and kenaf fibers. Developed different expoxy resins to increase the interfaical boding and decrease the defects within the panel of composites. • Developing light-weight, low-cost natural fiber composites─with superior mechanical properties for automobiles.

What they like about Pacific Northwest National Lab:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

Materials Scientist, Polymer Composites, Biodegradable polymer composites, Polymer Characterization, Polymer processing, Statistical Analysis, Polymer Scientist, Energy Materials, Battery, Extrusion, Injection Molding, Compression Molding, Metals and Alloys, Injection/Compression Molding, Nano-composites, Chemical Engineering, PLA, PBAT, PHBV, soy protein, sugar beet pulp

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership , Energy storage, Polymer materials processing, Polymeric blends and composites, mixing, coating, extrusion and molding., Instruments for characterization and analysis, test of mechanical properties of polymer composites (Instron) , test of Impact properties of polymer composites , formulation-processing-structure-property relationship of polymer composites, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) , Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) , Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Rheometer, polarized optical microscopy (POM), scanning electron microscope (SEM) , Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Microtomy, Atomic force microscopy (AFM) , nano-indentation, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy i, ultraviolet rays (UV), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Statistical analysis: proficiency in Design of Experiment (DOE) and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Project and Task Management: capability for managing multiple tasks simultaneously, with overlapping timelines, whether as independent contributor or team member. , Interpersonal and team skills: demonstrated cross-functional effectiveness and team-leadership achieving goals., Communication skills: excellent technical writing and oral presentation skill sets, Mentorship, supervising, and training: including correct use of laboratory instruments, and as lab instructor

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