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MICROBIOLOGY LAB TECHNICIAN
Career Overview
Solid knowledge of microbiology with critical, analytical thinking and creative problem solving abilities. Experienced with GXP environment Understanding industrial setting regulations and guidelines. Ability to communicate clearly with a manager about scientific findings, analyses, and interpretation. Fluent in English, XXX, and XXX ETC To obtain a challenging position as a Microbiologist utilizing my experience and skills in laboratory technique.
Qualifications

Computer Skills: Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point. Laboratory Skills: Kill Kinetic Assays, Plating bacterial samples on an automated Eddy Jet spiral plater and reading plate counts on a ProtoCol colony counter, Electron Microscopy, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, Chromatography, Distillation, Titrations, ELISA, Recrystallization, Extraction, Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, Hamilton automatic liquid dispenser, Flow cell system for biofilm,
Accomplishments
Deans List 2006 - 2009
Work Experience
Microbiology Lab Technician
March 2011 to Current Kelly Services - Johnson & Johnson － Morris Plains, NJ
  • in Oral Care Microbiology Group:
  • Train a new member of microbiology laboratory
  • Perform and train experiments including kill kinetic assays, prevention studies, and single species assays.
  • As a leader, run oral biofilm models to evaluate antimicrobial efficacy of prototype mouth rinses
  • Validate equipment changes for biofilm models.
  • Lead Oral Care frozen culture collection maintenance, stock replenishment and identification\
  • Read and record plate counts, and Gram stains.
  • Communicate with scientists and supervisors regarding supply stock, glassware needs and instrumentation.
  • Prepare selective broths and agars
  • Media growth and sterility check
  • Maintain stockroom inventory of lab supplies according to thresholds.
  • Assist Oral Care Product Development group and Chemists to formulate batches and maintain chemical inventory using Chemical Management System software.
  • Comply with all GXP regulations and documentation.
  • Developed and executed studies to extend shelf life of in house media resulting in less waste
  • Daily biohazard waste management
Lab Technician
June 2010 to February 2011 Delta Scientific - Unilever － Englewood Cliffs, NJ
  • tasks include:
  • Worked with pathogenic and nonpathogenic organisms in challenge studies and spoilage studies using aseptic technique.
  • Prepared selective broths and agars, read and recorded plate counts, Gram staining and identification.
  • Performed quality control on various products including margarines, dressings, frozen foods and ice creams.
  • Familiarized with instrumentation to aid in identification of organisms and assuring commercial sterility specifically using the Bactialert and Vitek II machines.
  • Handled and properly disposed of autoclaved hazardous waste.
  • Assisted in lab organization and cleanliness
JerseyCares Tutor and Mentor Volunteer
January 2009 to January 2010 NJ Seeds, Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad Green club 2006 - 2009
Intern
June 2008 to August 2008 University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey － Stratford, NJ
  • Shadowed an orthopedic doctor- an Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) specialist, and an orthopedic surgeon.
  • Observed interactions with patients and their treatment.
  • Researched specific patient concerns such as arthritis and fractures, to better understand reasons for treatment.
  • Observed surgeries for fractures, a foot amputation and hernia.
  • Utilized facilities to examine medical cadavers.
Education and Training
Master of Science : Microbiology, 2015 Wagner College － Staten Island, NY, US Wagner College, Staten Island, NY Master of Science in Microbiology, 2015 GPA: 3.8
Bachelor of Science : Biology, Chemistry & Lab Sciences, 2010 Fairleigh Dickinson University － Madison, NJ, US Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2010 Minor: Chemistry & Lab Sciences GPA: 3.4 Relevant Courses: Molecular Biotechnology Applied Food & Industrial Microbiology Electron Microscopy Advanced Microbial Physiology Microbiology Medical/Public Health Microbiology General Physiology Comparative Anatomy General Physics І, И Biological Sciences І, И Biochemistry Organic Chemistry І, И Bio-Medical Ethics General Chemistry І, И Cell Biology Neuroscience Ecology Genetics Awards and Recognition: Tri Beta Biological Honor Society, Chi Alpha Epsilon National Academic Honor Society,
Professional Affiliations
Awards and Recognition: Tri Beta Biological Honor Society, Chi Alpha Epsilon National Academic Honor Society
Skills
Instrumentation, Lab Technician, Sterility, Microbiology, Antimicrobial, Collection, Documentation, Frozen Culture, Gxp, Inventory, Laboratory, Maintenance, Microbiology Laboratory, Product Development, Prototype, Prototypes, Stockroom, Transmissions, Waste Management, Mentor, Aseptic, Aseptic Technique, Hazardous Waste, Quality Control, Staining, Vitek, Bacterial, Chromatography, Electrophoresis, Elisa, Excel, Laser, Laser Scanning, Pcr, Plating, Problem Solving, Scanning, Titrations, Word, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Electron Microscopy, General Chemistry, Industrial Microbiology, Neuroscience, Organic Chemistry, Public Health
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Kelly Services - Johnson & Johnson
  • Delta Scientific - Unilever
  • NJ Seeds, Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

School Attended

  • Wagner College
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University

Job Titles Held:

  • Microbiology Lab Technician
  • Lab Technician
  • JerseyCares Tutor and Mentor Volunteer
  • Intern

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Microbiology , 2015
    Bachelor of Science : Biology, Chemistry & Lab Sciences , 2010

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