Erica Blue
Analytical Chemist | 6+ Years in Chemical & Food Safety Testing
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Detail-driven chemist with 6+ years of experience in analytical testing, instrumentation, and regulatory compliance. Cross-trained in chromatography, proximate analysis, and tallow. Thrives under tight deadlines in high-volume laboratory environments.
Experience
Chemist - Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Little Rock, AR
(2024-05)
- Conduct field sample collection of gas and diesel from stations and wholesalers across northeast Arkansas
- Execute chemical analyses including flash point determination, gas chromatography, and vapor pressure testing
- Ensure sample integrity and accurate data reporting in compliance with state regulatory standards
Chemist - ATC Scientific - North Little Rock, AR
(2017-05 - 2024-05)
- Performed 15+ test methods including GC, LC-MS/MS, acid hydrolysis, peroxide value, and oxidative stability index
- Operated and maintained instruments — GPC, Metrohm titrator, Ankom A200, spectrophotometer — with routine calibration
- Led onboarding and training of incoming lab technicians; recorded and analyzed data using LIMS software
Server/Food truck - Southern Gourmasian - Little Rock, AR
(2015-08 - 2017-05)
Worked the front of house in the brick and mortar location, also worked on the food truck for events. I also helped to cater for private events.
- Delivered high-volume food service in a fast-paced environment, developing strong multitasking and customer service skills
Server - Acadia Restaurant - Little Rock, AR
(2007-02 - 2015-06)
- Managed front-of-house operations including opening/closing, register reconciliation, and private event setup
Food Service Worker - Cupcakes on Kavanaugh - Little Rock, AR
(2010-02 - 2012-08)
Prepared ingredients needed to decorate cupcakes. Worked with customers by taking specialty orders and helping to walk them through the process of bringing there ideas to life. Iced cupcakes, decorated cakes, made buttercream, and sold items to customers. Opened and closed the bakery each day.
- Provided food service support in a customer-facing bakery environment
Education
Bachelor's degree - Chemistry - University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2022-01)
Associate in Science (AS) - Liberal Arts & Sciences - Pulaski Technical College (2020-01 - 2021-12)
