Chuck Ables
cables@umhb.com
RESUME
An Analytical Chemist experienced in the analysis of organic compounds using many analytical techniques
EDUCATION
1987 Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, University of Texas, San Antonio, Texas (UTSA)
18 hours - Graduate Studies in Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, UTSA
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Experienced in most common laboratory instrumentation – GC, GC/MS, AA, UV/VIS, FTIR, NMR, HPLC, Chemistry
Analyzer and many others
Aided in design of three QA/QC programs and three safety programs including manuals
[ one for ISO certification ]
Interacted with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and many analytical types of software
Performed extractions and sample preparations -- Performed organic analysis using EPA, NIOSH and other methods
Analyzed soils, waters, tissues, urine, blood and air for analytes using Gas Chromatography with almost all detectors
including six years experience with Mass Spectrometers (Volatiles and Semi-volatiles).
Aug. 06 to Present
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University of Mary Hardin - Baylor
Belton, TX
Chemistry Supplies Coordinator
First year contracted as Organic Lab Instructor
Assist Lab Coordinators and Faculty
LAB SUPPORT TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS_____________________________________
April 25, 05 to Jan 2006
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Irving, TX
Clinical Research Technician and Recruiter
Assisted with clinical trials and recruiting panelist – moved to Temple, TX
July 1, 04 to 8/31/04
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RELIANCE CLINICAL TESTING SERVICES, INC.
PHARMCHEM, INC.________________________________Haltom City, TX
Analytical Chemist
GC and GC/MS confirmations of drugs and pharmaceuticals of abuse in urine
[ Laboratory dismissed almost one-hundred employees and closed. ]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oct. 96 to Dec. 03
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ATOMUS LABORATORY
Arlington, TX
Lab Director
Designed and approved all analysis reports (EXCEL Software)
Operated GC/MS for EPA Method 8260B (Volatiles) and a second GC/MS for EPA Method
8270D (Semi-volatiles), Pest/Herb/PCBs by GC/dual ECDs and GC/MS confirmation,
Petroleum and Forensic Fire analysis by GC/FID and GC/PID and GC/MS
Held primary responsibility for all QC/QA, proficiency tests, state certifications, NELAC,
analytical methods development, method validation, and technical and scientific writing
Helped construct a Statement of Qualifications Manual and the Laboratory Price List
Owner of ATOMUS LABS Inc. for last 18 months until surrendered to bank and SBA
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Apr. 94 to Apr. 96
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System Engineering And Laboratories Corporation (SEAL Corp)
Tyler, TX
Analytical Chemist
Developed forensic analytical laboratory, QA/QC and safety specs
Conducted GC/MS analysis for accelerants in fire debris and many other projects
Performed urinanalysis for drug screening by immunoassay (using Cobas Mira Chemistry
Analyzer) -- Conducted GC/MS confirmation for positive specimens of urinanalysis
Scanning Electron Microscopy and microphotography
Performed scientific reporting and consulting services
CURA Environmental Laboratories
Dallas, TX
Laboratory Manager
Managed entire operation and staff of five chemists and lab administrator
Interface between laboratory and CURA consultants
Provided analytical support of field operations
Assured that all analyses met EPA methodology
Updating QA/QC and safety manuals
Hired more qualified personnel, reduced outside lab analysis services
Improved price schedules to reflect costs
Reduced material costs with improved purchasing practices
Assisted in constructing the "Statement of Qualifications/Capabilities"
Directed the startup of LIMS (Laboratory Information and Workload Management System
using Novell 3.11 network) which scheduled and controlled the work and billing of all samples
May 93 to Feb. 94
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NDRC Laboratories
Analytical Chemist
Analyzed soil, air and water samples utilizing EPA Methods 601/602
April 93 to May 93
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Southwestern Laboratories
Laboratory Manager
Implemented the lab start-up
Installed all equipment
Supervised staff, QA/QC, and all operating procedures
Performed organic analysis using GC/FID and IR Spectroscopy
Oct. 91 to Feb. 93
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San Antonio, TX
Southwest Research Institute
San Antonio, TX
Scientist
Analyzed soils, waters, tissues and air for pesticides and PCBs using GC/ECDs under CLP-EPA
protocol
Performed extractions and sample preparations
Analyzed air, soil and water samples using volatile organic analysis techniques
Analyzed gas samples using GC/TCD
Performed organic analysis using NIOSH methods
Assisted in fast turn-around trace-level pesticide analysis of food crops by GC/dual-column, dualdetectors and post derivative carbamate analysis using HPLC
Sept. 87 to Oct. 91
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Dallas, TX