Barrington Goldson Jr.
About Barrington Goldson Jr.
Barrington Goldson Jr. is a Scientist and Senior Research Technician at ExxonMobil, with a background in Chemistry and Finance. He has extensive experience in research and development, project management, and safety leadership.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Barrington Goldson Jr. is currently employed at ExxonMobil as a Scientist and Senior Research Technician in the Research and Development (R&D) sector. His responsibilities include working on various projects aimed at improving process efficiency and reducing costs. Goldson is also recognized as a co-inventor on a non-provisional US Patent 63/140,633 and has contributed to five internal publications for innovative technical product development.
Educational Background
Barrington Goldson Jr. holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Penn State University, which he earned from 2007 to 2012. He further advanced his education by completing an MBA in Finance from the University of Delaware between 2018 and 2021. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his professional roles in both scientific research and business management.
Previous Experience at Food Health Fit, LLC
From 2016 to 2021, Barrington Goldson Jr. operated a side business called Food Health Fit, LLC, based in Easton, Pennsylvania. As the business owner, he was responsible for managing the various aspects of the company, which supplemented his primary career in scientific research.
Project Management and Engineering Contributions
Barrington Goldson Jr. has a notable track record in project management and engineering. He served on a cross-functional project management team that developed a new reactor design, which improved process efficiency by 30% and reduced construction costs by 50%. Additionally, he managed construction projects for one large-scale pilot plant reactor and three laboratory-scale reactors, ensuring all projects met scope, schedule, budget, and specifications.
Roles in Safety and Emergency Response
Within ExxonMobil, Barrington Goldson Jr. has taken on critical safety roles, including serving on the HAZMAT Team. This team is responsible for addressing emergency situations such as chemical releases and fires on site. Furthermore, he has assumed the role of Safety Captain, leading monthly safety meetings with a group of 40-80 staff members and participating in quarterly lab inspections.