Aaron Wittkorn

Research And Development Manager @ Roechling Industrial North America

About

Research and development scientist with experience formulating adhesives and thermoset composites. Advanced technical knowledge of the polymer industry with strong interpersonal skills. Highly driven, well-versed in high-tech research, development, and commercialization of new technologies.

Country

United States

City

Cleveland

Industry

Plastics

Skill

Agile Methodologies, Research and Development (R&D), Research, Product Development, Project Management, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Data Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Problem Solving, Adhesives, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Characterization, ECAs, Wet Chemistry, Elastomers, Polymer Science, Polymer Nanocomposites

Experience

Research And Development Manager

Roechling Industrial North America

2021-8 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

South Euclid, Ohio, United States

Research and Development Chemist

Nagase ChemteX America Corp.

2016-5 - 2021-7 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Delaware, Ohio

Product Development Specialist developing materials for the use in the Microelectronic and Photovoltaic industries.

Scientist I, Quality Control

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

2015-10 - 2016-4 · 7 mos

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Executed quantitative and qualitative analytical testing of pharmaceutical products to ensure they adhered to U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) specifications. • Evaluated products using current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), including strict documentation procedures. • Utilized analytical equipment including Ultraviolet-visible Spectrophotometer (UV-Vis), Dissolution Apparatus, Karl Fischer Titrator, and High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).

Research Assistant

USEPA

2014-10 - 2015-10 · 1 yr 1 mo

Cincinnati Area

• Conducted experiments on microcystin in water samples to aid water purification plants in quantifying and purifying the toxin, including: MMPB Oxidation for microcystin quantification and chlorination trials for purification of the toxin • Communicated with PhD level chemists on the research and results obtained to formulate new goals and optimize toxin purification and quantification to protect natural waterways • Provided analytical support for 31 communities in the Lake Erie Region • Utilized analytical equipment: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) •Analyzed phosphatase assay for inhibitory effects of toxin and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) results for overall concentration of toxin •Performed experiments under Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), utilizing Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)