Jacob Butchko is currently a Senior R&D Chemist/Manager at ChemMasters since November 2023. Previously, Jacob held various roles at Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing from April 2016 to December 2023, including Senior Associate Chemist and Advanced Associate Chemist. Prior experience includes working as a Calibration Laboratory Technician at Humanetics Innovative Solutions, where responsibilities included calibrating crash test dummies and contributing to laboratory efficiency improvements. Jacob also served as a Teaching Assistant at Baldwin Wallace University, focusing on laboratory safety and techniques, and participated in research on a Chiral Ionic Liquid. Additional experience includes a Microbiology Paraprofessional Internship at Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District and a Lab Assistant position at WDG Silicones. Jacob obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Baldwin Wallace University, complementing earlier education at Lorain County Community College.