Scientist 1, Biosafety Officer Resume Example Tetracore

SCIENTIST 1, BIOSAFETY OFFICER

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented, with extensive knowledge of genetics, microbiology, immunology and hematology. Familiar with preparing cultures, staining specimens, analyzing and reporting data and calibrating equipment.

Also skilled in performing, conducting and analyzing laboratory assays and resolving complex clinical and instrument problems, isolating bacteria and processing and handling clinical specimens as well as environmental samples.

Performed duties as the Health and Safety Officer and Biosafety Officer. These duties included training of staff in manipulating dangerous pathogens at the BSL3 level. Coordinated vaccine program with the Occupational health office. Conducted training and testing for the staff on an annual basis on good laboratory techniques.

Licenses

Certificate received as a Laser Safety officer from the LIA of America.

Skill Highlights

Serology knowledge
Laboratory diagnostic equipment
Advanced word processing
Sample checking
Test results interpretation
MRSA cultures proficiency
Excellent lab practices
Rapid tests (Strep A, Influenza, and RSV)
Quality control procedures
Fungal cultures specialist
Clinical assays proficiency
Lab equipment calibration
Excellent lab practices

Excellent lab practices
Molecular lab background
Knowledge of molecular techniques
Optical mapping sequencing

Professional Experience

TetracoreOctober 2005 to January 2013Scientist 1, Biosafety Officer
Rockville, Maryland

Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
Performed highly complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes.
Closely followed trends and techniques in medical laboratory testing.
Demonstrated testing procedures and equipment to new laboratory personnel.
Developed and maintained positive customer relationships through effective communication.
Routinely performed medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments and analyses to provide data for clinical research studies.
Created detailed reports summarizing data collected in the laboratory for the research and development, regulatory affairs and marketing teams.
Correctly prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, process or quality control.
Isolated, identified, typed and grouped bacteria and fungi present in environmental samples.
Designed assays, scheduled and coordinated laboratory work and executed research tasks.
Performed various administrative duties, including data entry and document preparation.
Scheduled lab technicians to maintain efficient work flow.

DCLSSeptember 1992 to October 2005Microbiologist
Richmond, VA

Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
Performed highly complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes.
Recorded known control values from technical instruments to ensure reliability and accuracy in test results reporting.
Referred quality control data to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist Coordinator.
Closely followed trends and techniques in medical laboratory testing.
Demonstrated testing procedures and equipment to new laboratory personnel.
Expertly procured and processed an average of >1500 specimens per month.
Developed and maintained positive customer relationships through effective communication.
Routinely performed medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments and analyses to provide data for clinical research studies.
Correctly prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, process or quality control.
Isolated, identified, typed and grouped bacteria and fungi present in bodily fluids, autopsies, skin scrapings and surgical specimens.
Examined fecal samples to properly identify parasites and ova.
Neatly and accurately completed all required SMP, SOP and BHR documentation in accordance with set guidelines.
Performed various administrative duties, including data entry and document preparation.
Promptly and efficiently distributed specimens to different facilities and labs.

March 1986 to August 1991Laboratory Technican

US Civilian Service Hours per weekSupervisor

Began work in West Germany, training as a Lab technician in Nuremburg, Germany.
Performed phlebotomy, chemistry testing using a Kodak DT 60, complete blood counts, and microscopic and macroscopic urinalysis.
Performed KOH wet preps, and pregnancy tests.
Prepared samples for transport to the main hospital.
Continued work at William Beaumont Medical Center in Ft.
Bliss, Texas.
Primary duties was centrifuging samples for chemistry testing on a part time basis for 6 months.
Continued to Ft.
Bragg a Womack Army Hospital working at the physical exam lab performing urinalysis and blood draws.
Prepared samples for transport.
Developed an inventory system for lab results for persons coming into the lab for service.

Education and Training

Fayetteville State UniversityBachelors Degree: BiologyFayetteville, NC.

October 30,2011American Biological Safety Association- March 1-5 2010 Laser Institute of America- January 31, 2012 BSL3 Operations and Maintenance- October 28, 2011 Responding to Regulatory Inspections/Audits

Community Service

Work in a local church in the music department. 2005- present

Additional Information

Volunteer work through local church involving community activities:

Donating clothing
Singing at nursing homes in the community

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Tetracore
DCLS
US Civilian Service Hours per week

School Attended

Fayetteville State University

Job Titles Held:

Scientist 1, Biosafety Officer
Microbiologist
Laboratory Technican
Supervisor

Degrees

Bachelors Degree : Biology
American Biological Safety Association- March 1-5 2010 Laser Institute of America- January 31, 2012 BSL3 Operations and Maintenance- October 28, 2011 Responding to Regulatory Inspections/Audits

Scientist 1, Biosafety Officer Resume Example

Resume Score: 70%

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