Myrlene Charles
Miami,FL
Summary
Results-driven chemist proficient in chemical compounding and establishing testing processes. Well-versed in maintaining fully calibrated equipment and instruments. Expert the field with proven history of lab safety and efficiency.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Chemist and Production Executive
Prophalab SA
Port Au Prince
07.1992 - Current
- Performed chemical experiments to develop new products and processes for various industries.
- Conducted laboratory tests to analyze the properties of compounds, such as pH levels, solubility, and boiling points.
- Developed protocols for quality control procedures in order to ensure product safety and consistency.
- Analyzed data from laboratory experiments using statistical methods to verify accuracy and reliability of results.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
- Reviewed raw material specifications prior to use in order to ensure they meet required quality standards.
- Created documentation outlining standard operating procedures for conducting routine laboratory tests.
- Developed formulations for commercial products that meet customer requirements regarding performance characteristics.
- Collaborated with external vendors and suppliers on sourcing materials needed for research projects or production runs.
- Tested product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations and viscosities.
- Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
- Ordered supplies, inventoried chemicals and materials and summarized and recorded data to meet control and research requirements.
- Monitored packaging and storage of hazardous materials and waste to comply with laboratory, state and federal safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
Clinical Lab Manager
Bioendocrine Lab
Port Au Prince
09.1987 - Current
- Provided technical support to laboratory staff and students in the use of equipment and techniques.
- Maintained records of laboratory inventory, chemicals, hazardous waste disposal, and safety protocols.
- Conducted quality control tests and monitored results for accuracy.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding product orders, delivery timelines, and pricing information.
- Developed standard operating procedures for laboratory personnel to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Ensured that all laboratory personnel were properly trained in laboratory safety protocols prior to conducting experiments or handling hazardous materials.
- Monitored the storage areas for proper labeling of chemicals and equipment according to safety standards.
- Defined priorities, delegated tasks and planned workflow for laboratory personnel.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Accounting Bookkeeper
Ceepco Contracting LLC
Silver Spring, MD
09.2004 - 08.2017
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Processed accounts receivable invoices, payments, and refunds.
- Prepared bank deposits and recorded cash receipts.
- Conducted monthly reconciliation of bank statements.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Inputted journal entries into accounting software system.
- Monitored accounts payable transactions to ensure timely payment.
- Reviewed customer account information for accuracy and completeness.
- Performed daily data entry tasks related to accounts payable and receivable activities.
- Reconciled vendor statements on a periodic basis to ensure accuracy of balances due.
- Collaborated with auditors during annual audit process by providing requested documents in a timely manner.
- Processed invoices and checks, and maintained daily cash logs and deposits.
- Reviewed transactions, issued checks and updated ledgers and budgets.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Organized and maintained chart of accounts, and updated monthly entries and adjustments of ADP payroll entries and monthly accruals.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry
American University
Washington, DC05-1987
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Trinity College
Washington, DC05-1984
Skills
- Instrument Calibration
- Troubleshooting and analysis
- Records Management
- Lab equipment calibration
- Data Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Results interpretation
- Report Generation
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Specification Development
- Sample Processing
- Inventory Auditing
- Chemical Handling
- Product Development
- Inventory purchasing
Affiliations
- Enjoy sewing, crafts, gardening
Languages
French
Full Professional
English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Accomplishments
- graduated Cum Laudae, received a Phi Beta Kappa award for excellence in chemistry.
Timeline
Accounting Bookkeeper
Ceepco Contracting LLC
09.2004 - 08.2017
Lead Chemist and Production Executive
Prophalab SA
07.1992 - Current
Clinical Lab Manager
Bioendocrine Lab
09.1987 - Current
Master of Science - Biochemistry
American University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Trinity College
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