Frank Stott

UK lead at Croda. Analytical and results-driven professional with a background in data modelling, workflow optimisation, and statistical insight generation. I have developed and implemented data-led solutions that improved efficiency, reduced costs, and supported evidence-based decisions.

Research Analyst

• Constructed predictive analytical models in R using PLSR, PCA and other chemometric techniques.
• Facilitated data gathering and statistical analysis of various product ranges to help align different manufacturing sites
• Gained practical experience in data handling, reproducible analysis, and technical reporting.
• Conducted statistical analysis of historical testing data to assess workflows, reducing costs by up to 60% and halving lead times for some tests.
• Redesigned routine tests and developed macros to improve data logging efficiency.
• Supported routine analysis and helped build an analytical request database for task tracking.

Lead Role

• Appointed UK lead within the first year of full-time employment.
• Acquired, installed, and validated OECD 301 F testing equipment.
• Refined testing methods to improve accuracy.
• Participated in the Prosperity Partnership, presenting results to academic and industry partners.
• Authored a perspective piece for submission to the Royal Society of Chemistry.
• Trained new staff on equipment usage and created task instructions to explain VBA code and spreadsheet functions.

Mchem at Durham University