Background
Bluestein, Bernard R. was born on October 7, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph and Minnie Bluestein.
chemist research administrator
Bluestein, Bernard R. was born on October 7, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph and Minnie Bluestein.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, 1946; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry, University of Illinois, 1949; Master of Business Administration, Fairleigh Dickinson U., 1967.
Research associate, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1949-1951; instructor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1951-1952; assistant professor of chemistry, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., 1952-1955; director research, assistant superintendent manufacturing, Sonneborn Chemical & Refining Corporation, Petrolia, Pennsylvania, 1955-1962; assistant director research & development, Witco Corporation, Oakland, New Jersey, 1962-1976; director research & development, Witco Corporation, Oakland, New Jersey, 1976-1983; vice president research & development, Allied-Kelite Company Witco Chemical Corporation, New Hudson, Michigan, since 1983. Continuing education professor Pennsylvania State University, Butler, 1957-1961.
Fellow Royal Society Chemistry. Member American Chemical Society (chairman New Jersey committee 1977), American Institute Chemistry (New Jersey council), American Oil Chemists Society, Association Research Dirs.
Married Claire Kraiman, June 22, 1947. Children: Rhona C., Sherrie L., Hazel M., Carol J.