Brenda Allen

**** *** **** **

Hopewell, VA *****

Phone: 804-***-****

804-***-****

Email: acfxtz@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To secure a challenging opportunity with a good solid organization where I can utilize my skills along with my prior experience to help achieve the companies long term goals.

QUALIFICATIONS: Instruments used: Gas Chromatograph, Auto-Analyzer, HPLC 1100, Refract meter, Acid titrator, Viscometer, Microscope, Analytical and top loading, Balances, HR-73 OV instruments, Filtrona 400 series linear 20-port Smoking Equipment, Bohdan Robotic weigh station. Have knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007 and knowledgeable of several data entry programs to manage data. Organization attention to detail confidentiality, thoroughness in decision-making, independence and analyzing information

EDUCATION:

John Tyler Community College industrial Technology

Chester Virginia

Virginia State University

SPed

Ettrick, Virginia.

Surry County HS

Surry, Virginia

EMPLOYMENT:

Laboratory Corp of America

Richmond VA

Sample Accessioner

Data entry specialist

Oct 2012-Oct 2013

Prepares source data for computer by compiling and sorting info by establishing entry priorities. Process patient records by reviewing,correcting,deleting or reentering data. Purging files to eliminate duplications. Test patients accounts by inputting new data. Maintains patient confidentiality and protects operations by keeping confidentiality. Large contributor to team effort to achieve a common goal. Using document imaging scanner to scan sample documents forms to be used for reference at later date. Hard copies are labeled and packed into boxes to be shipped off site at which time held until being destroyed.

Health Diagnostics Laboratory Richmond VA

Laboratory Assistant

Aug2011- Aug2012

Operating extraction Hamilton extracting patients serum,plasma and blood samples into 1mm vials and storing sample into - 80c refrigeration unit to be used if further testing is needed. Using this system no further blood draws are needed.

Bon Secour Medical Center (St. Francis Hosp) -

Midlothian, VA

Laboratory Assistant

June 2009 -Aug 2013

Prepares laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory Analysis and testing. Unpacks specimens from branches or ports and routes Specimens by type to various staging areas. Prepares all specimens received for testing In designated laboratory departments or locations such as staging of specimens, centrifuge, separate serum, specimen samples for storage and resolves and documents problem specimens. Communicates with medical staff,Drs,nurses,operating room staff. Contact patients of future appointments and concerns communicating any follow up testing that medical staff orders.

DCLS-(State Medical Lab)

Richmond, VA

Laboratory Specialist I

July 2003- November2008

Accession and expediently deliver samples and specimens to the laboratories for testing. Accessioning the more complicated samples; monitor and record quality control and quality assurance data; maintain custody of materials submitted for testing. Monitor equipment perform preventive maintenance; collected and perform analysis of water samples. Performs duties with minimal supervision. Recycle and prepared glassware to be distributed throughout various labs to be used in various testing worked in the media lab preparing media and agar using scientific formulation book

Chemtreat Inc.

Ashland, VA

Water treatment-R&D Laboratory Technician-

April 2001-December 2002 •

Test water treatment products for use in cold and hot water loop systems. Sending out established products and developmental samples to potential customers and sales reps in the field. Blending incoming raw materials that are sent to lab sample area to create new water treatment products to be used in production on larger scales. Testing physical properties of all newly developed products to insure product integrity. Completion of ISO Documentation certification. Creating new MSDS sheets for newly developed products. Responsible for maintaining and updating of all MSDS files stored in binders and (or) Groupwise computer program. Proficient using Windows 7, Microsoft Office. Programs used in company data entry.

Phillip Morris USA

Richmond, VA

Product Testing Laboratory

RD&E Scientific Technician

Aug 2000-December 2000

Test samples utilizing robotic weighing equipment and manual(linear) testing equipment • Calibration, operation, troubleshooting and cleaning of testing equipment. • Utilization of statistical process control methodology(control chart theory) and data analysis methods to ensure process stability; assess equipment performance on a routine basis; to recognize trends in testing process • Prepare samples for analysis. • Maintain documentation for sample tractability

Park 500-

Chester, VA

Laboratory Technician

June 1998-August 2000

Work closely with production and support process control. Operate laboratory equipment to analyze additives; perform various calculations in order to verify test results. Notify supervision when results do no meet specification; work with supervision to identify and remedy errors in the process. Computerized data entry of test results. Work independently and in a team environment to assure process stability and product integrity. Performs pre operation inspection,haccp checks, follow GMP policies COA. 3 yrs experience in manufacturing QC.ruments used: Gas Chromatograph, Auto-Analyzer

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