Messias Baptista, C.Chem., is an experienced chemist with a diverse background in research and development, process chemistry, and health and safety. Currently serving as an R&I Chemist at Cosmetica Laboratories Inc. since September 2022, Messias previously held positions at Evergreen Lubricant Inc. and Entegris, where responsibilities included conducting chemical reactions for scale-up batches and ensuring compliance with environmental health and safety standards. Earlier roles encompassed work as a Drilling and Completion Fluids Engineer at Halliburton and as a Drilling Fluid Engineer at Schlumberger, alongside experience in water damage restoration and academic instruction. Messias holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemistry from Universidade Federal Fluminense and a Post-Graduation Diploma in Drilling & Completion Fluids Engineering from IFF - Instituto Federal Fluminense.