Carol Riccardi Cell 732 207-0076. cr15dc3ee@westpost.

net Overview: Research and Development professional with experience in consumer prod ucts. Possess ability to run multiple stability studies simultaneously with accurate a nd timely results. Adept at performance testing, batching and designing experim ents to meet consumer needs. Accomplishments: * Reduced formula cost on Palmolive and Ajax dish detergent products by lowering active ingredients, surfactant level in dish formulas. * Instrumental in the development of Suavitle Magic Moments Fabric softeners by performing much aging and performance testing. * Designed and developed testing for documentation of product whitening claims a nd consumer preferences which resulted in a patent on a bluing agent for Colombi an Fab. * Presented important technical information on Fabric Whitening at tech reviews in front of the 20 member team and managers and upper management at Colgate Palm olive Instrumentation: Ph Meters Moisture Balances Vacuum Mixer Brookfield Viscometers Stain Master Machine Formulations Analytical Balances Tergotometer Reflectometer Work Experience: ISP(International Specialty Products):Chemist (:through Joule agency) Wayne NJ (October 10 till present)Hair Research: various hair polymers and styling agents Making batches of conditioners. Running hair p rotection and color protections studies. Use the Colorimeter and the flourometer . Write data summaries. Run stability studies: Ph, visc and physicals.Possess te chnical foundation of formulating emulsions and science behind it Cosmetic Essence:Stabilty Tech Ithrough Atrium agency) Holmdel, NJ: Sept 2, 2010 October 2010.(one month assign ment;employee on vacation) Physical testing on all formulations: lotions, gels a nd sprays. Run Ph, Viscosity, Evaluate all products for odor, color change, appearance...U se Acces database.Set up numerous studies for stability, pull all samples, Do re cords Colgate Palmolive, Piscataway, NJ 1984 - 2009 * Research Technician 1995 * Senior Lab Technician 1986 * Lab Technician 1984 * Product development experience :( laundry detergents (posses knowledge of soil removal surfactants), fabric softeners, wash cycle softeners,( hand sanitizers OTC) Participated in brainstorming sessions to obtain product concept: Developed prototypes in lab by formulating. Involved with running large scale consumer tests in different geographical locations Ran numerous small in house p anel tests. Instrumental in getting product to launch by doing all required pape r work, quality checks and testing Ex: Suavitle Magic Moments Launch,.Suavitel H earts Wash cycle Softener, Many Variants of Suavitel * Performed batch making on home care dish liquids and ran performance testing f or foam and grease removal. Possess technical foundation of surfactants involved * Ran multiple stability studies of fabric softeners and dish liquids at once in a fast paced environment. * Keep strict aging records for EPA approval of Palmolive Orange Antibac formula s * Ran numerous fragrance and softness panels and studies on the Sauvitel variant s and Magic Moments and analyized data statistically * Certified and apply strict EOHS and quality standards to the laboratory enviro nment; passed all audits

* Have experience troubleshooting manufacturing issues with Ajax and Palmolive D ish formulations. * Worked on soft-soap hand sanitizer and hand soap formulations testing Ph, visc and specific gravity and making batches. * Ran numerous percent solids on competitive samples of dish liquids and fabric softener. * Heavily involved in formulation work with much mixing and sieving to develop t he hearts wash cycle fabric softener. Ran aging studies, * Performed much work formulating toothpaste on clear blue gels and white stripe d gels and regular formulas. * Batched and aged toothpaste and fabric softener samples in a pilot plant envir onment. * Certified and followed GMP standards (Good Manufacturing Processes) daily Education Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 36 credits towards a Bachelors of Science Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ AAS in Biological Technology Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, Photoshop, Percent solid evaluati ons, Miniplate Instrumentation and Vacuum Mixer.