Octavia Alford
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CAREER PROFILE
Dedicated professional with enthusiasm to learn and effectively execute
strong laboratory skills using scientific knowledge. Through extensive
training and experience has developed an impressive amount of skills in
the laboratory. Goal oriented when it relates to the profession of
choice and is evident through the exceptional amount of knowledge
obtained and the execution of such in the work force.
Education
Bachelor of Science- Biological Sciences- May 2010
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
( Minor: Psychology
( LIFE Scholarship 2006-2010
( Dean's List: 2006-2008
Skills
( Laboratory: performed experiments in general biology, cell and
molecular biology, ecology, human and plant physiology, general
chemistry and organic chemistry laboratories
( Computer: Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, NBCS, Surround
Experience
Laboratory Technician II/Functional Supervisor, American Red Cross
January 2011- present
. Supervised staff to ensure work is completed according to SOPs and FDA
regulations
. Assign tasks to staff
. Report shift progress to other supervisors and lab manager
. Manufacture, store and distribute blood products/samples.
. Maintain manual and computer records associated with testing.
. Comply with safety policies and procedures in the work area and use
applicable protective equipment at all times to prevent exposure to
potentially infectious blood and body fluids.
. Comply with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments(CLIA) where
required.
. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard
operating procedures, Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP),
regulations outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other
applicable Federal, state and local regulations.
. Operate, maintain and perform quality control checks on equipment.
. Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with
component production, labeling, storage, and shipping while
maintaining accurate, legible and complete manufacturing department
records.
. Perform the quarantine and disposition of unacceptable
products/samples
. Operate, maintain and perform quality control checks on equipment.
Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies
Optometric Tech, America's Best Contacts and Eyeglass, Columbia SC
March 2009- March 2011
( Pretest patients and perform patient work up before transferring
to doctors' examination room
( Administer Contact Lens Insertion and Removal class
( Professionally dispense and adjust eyeglasses and contacts
References Available Upon Request