Paul Zitzelsberger (Rick)

Paul (Rick) Zitzelsberger possesses extensive experience in laboratory and industrial operations, currently serving in laboratory and pilot plant operations at MATRIC since January 2010, focusing on the construction and operation of a high-pressure distillation column. Previous positions include Master Laboratory Technician at Dow Chemical Company from February 2001 to December 2009, where work involved a Bench Testing Unit, and Advanced Laboratory Technician at Union Carbide Corporation from May 1985 to January 2001, providing support for chemical plant operations and maintaining reactor systems for catalyst testing. Zitzelsberger holds an Associate degree in Electronic Engineering Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, both from West Virginia State University, along with an Associate degree in Chemical Technology, reflecting a strong educational foundation in technical and scientific fields.