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CHARLTON HOLT
Wilmington,NC
Summary
A determined and well-rounded scientist with 5+ years of experience in the industry. With a keen eye for detail, my expertise lies in utilizing a sharp and focused approach to deliver exceptional results. As a scientist, I bring a balanced foundational skill set, allowing for excellence in any field relying on accuracy and data to deliver the best possible outcome.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemist I
Quality Chemical Laboratories
06.2023 - Current
- Performs established quality control test methods under direct supervision
- Documents laboratory testing in a notebook with strict adherence to QCL SOPs and regulatory standards
- Maintains training requirements of all necessary disciplines
- Recognizes aberrant data
- Works with laboratory management to investigate aberrant data
- Maintains strict client confidentiality
- Communicates daily with laboratory manager about work scheduling and test results
- Stages projects in tracking software daily
- Maintains adherence to safety standards as required by QCL SOPs
- Performs other duties as required
- Reports to the department manager or director, as applicable
- Maintains organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.
- Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Metals Technician/Analyst
ENCO Laboratories
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared water (including wastewater, surface water, ground water, and drinking water) and soil samples for heavy metals analyses
- Prepared soil or other solid samples using TCLP extraction
- Used a turbidimeter for drinking water samples
- Prepared various solutions to use for sample preparation and analysis
- Discarded retain samples after a certain timeline
- Properly discarded laboratory waste as needed
- Weekly inventory checks
- Prepared system suitability standards daily
- Daily balance and digestion block checks
- Daily pipette calibration checks
- Participated in two PT studies for all water and soil heavy metals analyses
- Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination
- Used LIMS software and Excel to enter, review, approve, and report data
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed other laboratory duties, as needed
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment as needed
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
Lab Analyst/Technician
Microbac Laboratories
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Processed various food and environmental samples by either weighing and enriching with specific media, or pipetting an aliquot of sample directly on an enumeration plate
- Used LIMS to batch every sample into the appropriate worksheet, depending on the requested analysis
- Reading/Interpreting enumerations almost daily
- Daily balance and twice-daily equipment temperature checks
- Daily LCS (a required daily QC for all methods/tests for which the laboratory is certified)
- Daily QC air plates for different laboratory areas
- Daily meetings
- Read and signed off on revised SOPs as needed
- Participated in two semi-annual PT testing events
- Weekly cleaning and decontamination of all lab equipment
- Daily decontamination of commonly used lab supplies (pipettes, serological pipettors, spreaders, etc.)
- Performed inventory checks as needed
- Logged in samples and occasionally helped answer questions from clients as needed
- Entered, reviewed, and reported data via LIMS and Excel
- Maintained proper documentation of all records per compliance with regulations
- Quickly adapted to new situations as they arose
Lab Manager / Analyst
IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed one other part-time analyst
- Processed and analyzed beef and occasional goat samples for various microorganisms via proprietary PCR methods
- Analyzed daily environmental samples for Coliform/E. coli and APC counts
- Calibration recordkeeping (for pipettes, thermometers, etc.)
- Equipment/materials recordkeeping
- 6 month pipette verifications
- Kept laboratory ISO/IEC 17025 certified via annual audits from an accredited third-party institution
- Troubleshot laboratory issues as needed
- Established positive customer relations
- Performed monthly client reports
- Weekly invoicing
- Managed time sheets
- Weekly inventory checks and purchased supplies as needed
- Shipped sub-samples or other materials to sister laboratories as needed
- Daily reported data using LIMS and Excel
- Maintained general lab cleanliness/organization
- Archived data/records per appropriate regulations
- Daily equipment temperature/balance checks
- Daily pipette and lab bench decontamination
- Daily sterility check of lab benches
- Daily LCS (a QC for all methods in which the lab was certified to test)
- Daily preparation of agarose gel
- Participated in two semi-annual PTs
- Weekly autoclave sterility checks
- Monthly water testing
- Water filter maintenance as needed
- Annual uniformity/stability check of all equipment
- General lab duties as needed
- Worked effectively and efficiently to meet client demands as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12.2018
High School Diploma -
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston-Salem, NC05.2011
Skills
- Lab operations
- Chemical Handling
- Microsoft Excel
- Report Writing
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Laboratory techniques
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Data Interpretation
- Basic chemistry
- Quality Control Analysis
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Biohazard Disposal
- Time management abilities
- Data Analysis
- Analytical Skills
- Environmental testing
- Data Collection
- Instrument Calibration
- Data Management
- Sample Preparation
References
- Winston Schuler, Laboratory Analyst, IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group, Asheboro, NC, winston.schuler@gmail.com, (704) 315-0339
- Robert Ford, Chemist, ENCO Laboratories, Cary, NC, (919) 633-5323
- John Halpin, Chemist, ENCO Laboratories, Cary, NC, (919) 539-5516
Interests
Timeline
Chemist I
Quality Chemical Laboratories
06.2023 - Current
Metals Technician/Analyst
ENCO Laboratories
08.2021 - 09.2022
Lab Analyst/Technician
Microbac Laboratories
07.2020 - 07.2021
Lab Manager / Analyst
IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group
01.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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