Amanda Dixon

Amanda E. Dixon- ● Macon, Ga ● - EXPERIENCE Quality Control Technician 2 BASF | Highway 18 Spur Gordon, Ga 31031 Jan. 2016 - March 2021 Perform analysis on in-process Kaolin samples. Instrumentation used: X-ray Diffraction, Brightness meter, pH electrode meter, Atomic Absorption, ● Particle size analyzer, Tristar Surface Area, and Differential Scanning Calorimetry Tests performed: loss of ignition, moisture analysis, +325 mesh residue analysis, and acid resistance ● Maintain a clean and safe working environment by using proper PPE along with following safe work ● practices Performed calibration and maintenance on laboratory equipment ● Created spreadsheets, shift reports, training presentations, and SOPs using Microsoft Word, ● Powerpoint, and Excel Data entry into Excel, WIP, and SAP ● Troubleshoot technical issues as they arise ● Assist the Quality Assurance or Process Engineering departments as needed ● Organic Chemistry Chemical Preparer Aug. 2013 - May 2014 University of Mississippi | P.O. Box 1848 University, Ms 38677 Prepared chemicals needed for each week's Organic Chemistry labs. Calculate the estimated volume/mass needed for all laboratory classes ● Provide proper documentation needed to pick up needed chemicals and laboratory supplies ● Followed safe work practices by using proper chemical mixing techniques along with the appropriate ● PPE Teaching Assistant June 2010 - July 2014 University of Mississippi | P.O. Box 1848 University, Ms 38677 Lecture on the theories and methods involved with each experiment prior to the students beginning ● the lab Oversee the students during the experiment to ensure their safety and the safety of students orking ● near them Assist students in completing lab reports and class related work ● Grade prelaboratory quizzes and lab reports then enter the grades into Blackboard ● Student Worker 2008 - 2010 University of Mississippi | P.O. Box 1848 University, Ms 38677 Responsible for assisting the Director of the Forensic Chemistry Department with office related tasks along with class related jobs. Key Responsibilities: Email management ● Data entry ● File management ● Create forms, quizzes, emails, and homework ● Office organization by sorting and filing documents, scanning and saving documents, and shredding ● unnecessary documents ● ● ● Assisted with grant applications Ordering food and supplies needed for events Teaching labs and proctoring exams as needed EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI | Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry Minored in Biology ● Research Project: Characterizing Gunshot Residue for a 3D Printed Gun: Feasibility of ● Fingerprinting using Polymers and Trace Elements Internship: STEMversity Summer Forensic Academy ● President, Student Associates of Forensic Science ● GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE | Associates in General Studies Graduated Summa Cum Ladde ● Phi Theta Kappa member ● July 2015 December 2011 SKILLS Windows|Word |Excel | SAP |Chromatography | Atomic Absorption |GCMS | XRD | Customer Service | pH |Laboratory|Data Entry |CPR |