1. Charles McGowan
chmcgowa@ncsu.edu • 3220 Walnut Creek Pkwy Apt N Raleigh, NC 27606 • (252)-531-2163
OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated chemical engineering and biochemistry graduate seeking position in the engineering field where I can
use my process skills and critical thinking to broaden my experience in the industry.
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
B.S. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering B.S. Biochemistry
Aug 2006 – Dec 2010 and Aug 2014 – May 2016 July 2012 – May 2014
RELATED COURSEWORK
Unit Operations, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Quantitative and Organic Chemistry Labs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH LABORATORY ASSISTANT TETHIS, INC
Raleigh, NC. Oct. 2015 – May 2016
• Performed experimental testing on biomaterials to enhance process development
• Compiled and analyzed laboratory data via Excel to ensure process integrity
• Assisted in implementing novel laboratory protocol
• Utilized, maintained, and gained experience with an array of laboratory equipment
FIBERLINE TECHNICIAN DOMTAR
Plymouth, NC. May 2015 – Aug 2015
• Created a residual alkali profile on a digester for process optimization
• Implemented and maintained laboratory procedure to gauge effectiveness of updated screen room
• Coordinated with mill employees to study and update environmental documents with mill P&IDs
• Tracked multiple process indicators to maintain optimum performance
RESEARCH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN GOULSTON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Monroe, NC. June 2013 – Aug 2013
• Rebuilt Smoke Point testing equipment from scratch and gained basic understanding of LabVIEW programming
• Researched methods of improving impact strength of clear plastics without sacrificing other properties, assisted in
experimental design, and executed an experiment to test hypotheses
• Performed testing on varying textile samples and compiled data into reports for management
CHATERMAC FARM MANAGER CHATERMAC FARM
Greenville, NC. Feb 2011 – Aug 2012
• Committed to executing completion of daily tasks when it requires 10-14+ hour days, weekends, and holidays
• Gained ability and knowledge to complete work independently when tools are provided
• Communicate and create rapport with customers to ensure successful experience
FIBERLINE AND PAPER TECHNICIAN DOMTAR
Bennettsville, SC. Aug 2009 – Jan 2010 and May 2010 – Aug 2010
• Performed laboratory tests on a weekly schedule for both small and large projects requiring strong time
management skills
• Compiled and updated large amounts of mill data from the Pi program and worked on large Excel spreadsheets
• Wrote, updated and followed Standard Operating Procedures for multiple laboratory techniques
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Windows, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MathCad 15, MatLab, AIChE Safety Certifications