Responsibilities include operation, basic maintenance, and training users on equipment housed in the Alabama Analytical Research Center (AARC). Vendor interaction, tours, and research assistance for groups both internal and external to UA also play an integral role. Primary working experience centers around the Thermo Fisher Apreo FE-SEM, JEOL 8600 EPMA, JEOL 7000 FE-SEM, Bruker D8 Discover, FEI Quanta FIB, and Proto iXRD. Preliminary user training is applicable to all of these instruments.Apreo FE-SEM: High resolution imaging in SE/BSE modes, along with operation of in-lens detectors (Trinity detector system). Operation of EDS and EBSD software. JEOL 8600 EPMA: Operation of integrated WDS/ Bruker EDS systems, as well as attached Gatan miniCL system. Imaging capability in SE/BSE modes. Proficient in maintenance (filament exchange, antechamber maintenance) and more advanced vacuum troubleshooting. Expertise in mineral chemistry. JEOL 7000 FE-SEM: Operation of Oxford WDS and EDS, and EBSD systems. Imaging capability in SE/BSE modes. Knowledgeable in maintenance (column alignment, antechamber maintenance, transfer arm replacement).Bruker D8 Discover: Operations in GADDS software, data conversion, ICDD comparison through EVA, and Reitveld refinement. Proficient with detector replacement and calibration. Kratos AXIS 165 XPS: Operations in Vision software for data collection and analysis, depth profiling, and automated analysis. Experienced in maintenance and replacement of transfer arms, ion gauges, and securing flanges for UHV conditions. FEI Quanta FIB: Operation of xT Server software, sample lift out, and preparation for additional techniques. replacement of filaments, Omniprobe needles, and other necessary maintenance. Proto iXRD: Dedicated residual stress measurement of a variety of materials.