Brent Cowles

I was raised on a peach farm of 3500 trees. This is where I got my work ethic and love for pets. My identical twin and I built houses together for 17 years. We then decided to go to college. He went for banking while I got my degree in Chemistry.

I concentrated on polymers. I love fishing from a kayak and breeding fish, guppies. Our Mother ran a clothing store called Mania. It was for people who needed clothing but could not afford them. Twin Brother currently runs a food pantry.

I am never late and not afraid of a lot of hours. I hope to get a job at Salvation Army to help all who need it.

Brent W. Cowles, Retired in 2020

Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Analytical Chemistry

Location: Princeton, TX

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"Now Retired"

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Supervisor, Project Leader, and Technical Support for Internal and External Clients
• Implementation of Procedures for Cost Reduction, Increased Profitability and Staff Development

Petsmart: Pet Care Team 05/2025 - current

Target: Cashier for the Holidays 11/2024 - 01/2025

Project Manager for a Home Builder 03/2022 – 01/2024

QC/QA Manager, BioMed Laboratories, Garland, TX 01/30/2017 – 8/13/2020

• Managed Quality Assurance and Quality Control departments.
• Adjusted Personal Batch and R&D Scale up from lab batches to factory produced batches.  Researched and resolved CAPA’s, OOS’s, Non-Conformances, Complaints.
• Adhered to the FDA Quality System (21 CFR §820), Drug cGMP, ISO 13485; 2016, Health Canada (preparing for MDSAP), EU Regulatory Requirements, ISO 14971 and supported the audits involved.
• Interviewed and hired QC Personnel.
• Implemented QMS and SOP modifications.
• Supported and Coordinated OSHA and Safety requirements.

• Analytical Method development for new products.
• Quality Control Testing revisions and method consolidation and simplification.
• Quality Control Management.
• HPLC, GC, ICPMS, Auto Titrators, UV-Vis.

Quality Manager/Analytical Chemist, Fertilome, Inc.-VPG Bonham, TX 2009 - 2014  Developed and constructed the Analytical Laboratory.

• Purchased equipment, chemicals and supplies:

• Developed and Implemented Test methods for over 60 different products; eight chemical groups for Insecticides, Herbicides and Fertilizers.
• Constructed sample and standard preparations, and data/calculation spreadsheets.
• Developed new Process Solutions plus manufacturing and clean out procedures to insure no cross contamination of products.
• Assisted Maintenance, Plant Manager and Production Supervisor in refining equipment to improve production and products.
• Resolved Salesmen and Customer complaints.
• Developed and improved analytical test methods.

• Efficiently scheduled and directed staff in the expedient clean-up, salvage, and testing of lab 

• Performed repairs on lab equipment including GCs, IC, viscometers, color analyzers, melt-point analyzers, titrators, and electronic balances. 
• Trained staff on equipment repair and worked with service technicians to reduce equipment downtime.
• Effectively communicated and supported the lab, sales staff, production, and customers in the resolution of issues, operational deficiencies; therefore, enhancing production and quality control.  Supervised 14 operators and 1 trainer.
• Developed and instituted proper labor safety procedures and training in compliance with EPA regulations and company quality requirements.
• Served on Production Improvement and Safety Committee.
• Negotiated with suppliers for best pricing and efficiency on equipment purchases.

• Developed new marine and industrial coatings in response to client requirements and enhanced existing formulas in compliance with EPA regulations.
• Identified root cause of defects, implemented corrective actions, and prepared reports on field 
• issues for complaints.

• Revised quality control methods and provided direction to lab technicians for formulation testing, and product development.

• Project leader for acrylic polymer research and polymer science.
• Developed and applied for patent on zero VOC one component moisture cure acrylic polymers sealants and adhesives.
• Formulated one component polyurethane and water-based acrylic latex sealants and adhesives for world-wide applications.
• Developed process parameters and evaluated performance through data collection, updates and creating new raw material data sheets.
• Performed second source testing and analysis of raw materials which resulted in $250,000 in cost savings.
• Provided technical support, process analysis, and problem resolution for sales staff, production, and customers as Technical Service Chemist.
• Analytical Skills: IR, GC.

• Tested all products for corrosion-resistance, adhesion, viscosity and color.  Sourced excess resins from other paint companies and negotiated prices.

• Developed Latex and Polyurethane coatings and Automotive Lubricants.

B.A. Chemistry, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 1992

As Hiring Manager, I always tried to hire people with only a High School diploma. I tried to teach them computers and lab equipment that look great on a resume. Installing a good work ethic at the same time.