Michael Borges Email & Phone Number

Bethel, CT, US

Purification of organic chemicals using distillation techniques by conducting the following:- Setting up and adjusting distillation equipment by operating heating, cooling, vacuum, and pressure systems- Using analytical equipment such as Gas Chromatography for assessing quality of distillation cuts and final products by interpreting results.- Transporting.

Brookfield, CT

• Use instrumentation for testing GC-MS, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis, FT-IR, ICP-MS, DMA, pH meter, Titrations.
• Conduct stability tests on product to ensure that they still meet specifications.
• Manage independent experiments by analyzing various samples.
• Follow Test Methods, Work Instructions, SOPs, Best Practices, and standards of excellence within a ISO registered and cGMP regulated environment.
• Calibrate instruments completed on a daily basis, as well as troubleshooting in order to maintain the progress of each instrument.
• Ensure that product testing meets Kosher, HACCP, OSHA, Organic, and TTB (BATF) requirements and regulations.

• Presented research in San Diego, CA for American Chemical Society & at Western Research Day in Danbury, CT
• Conducted research on the Synthesis of Modified Dimethylphenyl Uridines (12-20 hours/week September 2015-May 2016)
• Synthesized modified nucleosides using various dimethylphenylboronic acids via mild Suzuki cross-coupling under thermal conditions

• Assisted 2-4 students per semester (5-10 hours/week)
• Provided a better understanding of the following material: Nomenclature, MO Theory, Hybridization Theory, Stereochemistry, Reaction Mechanisms, Arrow Pushing, Spectroscopy, Acidic/Basic Properties, Retro-Synthetic.
• Helped students build better study habits

• Maintained excellent cash handling and balancing skills.
• Followed strict protocols in regards to audit needs such as safety, cash handling, customer service, and general banking.