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Professional Summary
Detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and talented working positively with scientific teams.
Skills
Laboratory Testing
Dilutions
Decant
Centrifugation
Preparation of Solutions
Pipette Techniques and Skills
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
LIMS Proficiency
Microsoft Office
Forensic Aliquoting
Regulatory compliance
Acute care expertise
Lab equipment maintenance
Chemical identification
Gas chromatography knowledge
Liquid chromatography knowledge
Work History
06/2019 to CurrentLaboratory Technician IEurofins Scient. | Battle Creek, MI,
Conduct chemical extractions on biological fluids, blood spots, and tissues within forensic drug toxicology laboratory environment
Utilize various extraction techniques such as solid-phase (SPE) and liquid-liquid extractions to prepare samples for alcohol/drug screening and confirmation testing
Utilize safety and quality control procedures to ensure accurate results, accountability and integrity of chain of custody of sample material in accordance with company policy
Average monthly productivity of 1700 samples; <2% error rate
Other laboratory extraction related activities include: validation of purchased controls, negative control material, method validations, research studies, and responsible for completing weekly laboratory equipment maintenance
Prepare solutions, reagents, or sample formulation needed for laboratory work and extraction procedures
Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot pH probes, EC meters, balances, automatic pipettes and diluters
Enforce infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect co-workers and self
04/2018 to 06/2019Specimen TechnicianDanbury Health Systems | Rhinebeck, NY,
Performed forensic specimen spiking preparation for hair assays
Performed daily laboratory testing, and deliver accurate results to clients; adhere to work instructions, standard operating procedures, and product specifications at all times
Ensured sample integrity, including proper sample tracking, preparation, distribution, and storage; perform test that are within LCMS/GCMS regulations
Operated department instruments and equipment
Forensically aliquoted specimens for screen, re-screen, research or confirmation
Pipette and weighed aliquot accurately; recorded accurate weight/volume on appropriate work-list for confirmation and screening samples
Inspected required information for Chain-of-Custody form to meet all acceptance criteria
Differentiated and accurately performed procedures for disposing/storing negative samples versus positive samples
Maintained laboratory as clean and safe environment
Looked after usage of lab resources and ensured steady supply of materials needed through maintained record
Collaborated with team members to ensure laboratory inventory is up to par on weekly basis
Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools
Led team of 8 support staff per shift by prioritizing tasks and assigning duties
05/2018 to 08/2018Research Assistant IHarvard University | Menlo Park, CA,
Assisted in subject recruitment and visit schedules
Managed over 40 patient calls per day
Performed biological sample collection and processing, including spinning and aliquoting blood, storage and shipping of all specimens according to protocol
Prepared and maintained subject charts and records, including lab and exam results
Followed policies and procedures in accordance with clinic, university, hospital and federal guidelines
Provided general assistance, as needed, to Principal Investigator and other research staff
Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns
Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings
Organized important paperwork, including participant informed consent waivers and research scope documentation
Education
Expected in 2018Bachelor of Arts | Sociology, BiologyBenedictine University, Lisle, ILGPA:
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