Charles M. Email & Phone Number

New Orleans, La

• Bench-top wet chemistry such as titrations, extractions, sample preparation, and electrochemical methods like Karl-Fischer titration and auto-titration Common lab instrumentation such as HPLC, GC/MS, GC/FID, IC, FTIR,TG-IR, ICP-OES, TGA, DSC and XRFScanning electron microscopy (SEM) with coupled EDS.Development of testing methods in accordance with ASTM’s and customer approved methodsTesting of an array of materials, including solvents, tapes, silicone products, primers, etc. Support metallurgical testing by specimen preparation of macroscopic inspection specimens. Fully repaired two out-of-service GC/FID devices (Agilent 6890N and Agilent 7890), replaced hardware, software, computer and instrument parts and developed new methods for analysisFully repaired an out-of-service TGA-FTIR (Thermo Nicolet 5600) replacing critical parts and ensuring operationFully repaired an out-of-service UV/vis and established tuning and operational methodsPerformed routine and non-routine repairs on various other equipment and computersPracticed and performed various modes of microscopy including FTIR-microscopy, metallurgical examination, depth profiling, crystal structure analysisSupport metallurgical testing by specimen preparation of macroscopic inspection specimens. Metallurgical work on receiving and inspection of incoming materials, shelf life extensions, and support investigations of weld quality.Completed training courses in SHE, digital security, and waste control.Fixed two out-of-service GC/FID devices (Agilent 6890N and Agilent 7890), replaced hardware, software, computer and instrument parts and developed new methods for analysis.Fixed a Perkin-Elmer Lambda 35 ES UV/vis spectrophotometer and performed monthly calibraitons along with method development.Fixed an out-of-service TGA-FTIR (Thermo Nicolet 5600) replacing critical parts and ensuring operation. Performed initial calibration of instrument parts along with method development for testing.

Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, La

• Inorganic and environmental chemistry research• Minimum of 20 hours per week in the lab

Selu - Hammond, La

• Compose standardized solutions for laboratory use• Responsible for cleaning and preparing student laboratories for classroom use• Responsible for proper waste disposal and upholding laboratory safety procedures• Maintained glass stock room• Assisted professors with special requests• Worked for the average maximum of 20 hours per week

Organized the session "True Stories of Success of Chemical Entrepreneurs" for the Small Chemical Business division of the ACS for the 245th National convention in New Orleans, LA.

Managed wine and spirits sections and basic job duties including sales, purchasing, and marketing.