Nancy Hardison

Senior Chemist with over 10 years of experience in inorganic analysis, instrumental calibration, and laboratory operations within chemical production Area. Skilled in ICP-OES, ARC Spectrometer, IC, and assay techniques, with a proven track record in quality assurance and team training. Committed to safety, precision, and maintaining high standards in lab procedures.

Senior Chemist - US Magnesium - Salt Lake City, UT

• Monitor lab performance to maintain result accuracy and ensure consistent, high-quality output.
• Conduct complex analytical analyses on samples following t standardized procedures, adapting methodologies as needed.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain critical instruments like ICP-OES, PSA, and IC, to support seamless lab operations.
• Manage sample handling processes, ensure compliance with safety standards, and certify final products.

Shift Chemist - US Magnesium - Salt Lake City, UT

• Operated and maintained instruments such as ICP-OES, ARC Spectrometer, Auto Titrators, IC and UV Spectrometer.
• Conducted non-routine tests, including chlorine, hydrochloric acid, ferric chloride, and bromine analysis.
• Prepared and analyzed samples using EDTA, calcium, magnesium titrations, and precise wet chemistry techniques.
• Certified purity levels of magnesium metals/alloys, and Lithium Carbonate. Recorded sample analysis results, and compiled reports.
• Prepare Standards and reagents required for the analysis.

Senior Lab Technician - US Magnesium - Salt Lake City, UT

• Performed accurate wet chemistry using titrimetric and gravimetric methods, ensuring rapid and reliable instrumental analyses.
• Ensured metal analysis met specification limits, providing a quick turnaround on sample testing.
• Analyzed non-routine and routine samples, prepared and distributed daily feed schedules for the DC Cell.
• Trained and mentored lab technicians on procedures, safety, and best practices.
• Perform duties as Shift Chemist in their absence.

Quality Control Production Assistant - QUIMIFRAT

• Owner operator of a Juice factory.
• Monitor production, order supplies and packing.
• Manage sales and distribution.

Lab Technician - SUGAR INSTITUTE OF PERU

• Complete unpaid practical internship performing chemical analysis for a range of industrial, environmental and food products to include Sugar, water, bread, beans, avocados, potatoes, and soil.
• Operate and maintained instruments as Colorimeter and Refractometer.
• Recorded and reported daily chemistry data on processed samples for the entire lab team.

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering - University National of Trujillo Peru

Bachelor of Arts - History and Geography Teacher - Santo Tomas de Aquino College