. Phyllis D. Byrd
***********@*****.***
**** *********** **. ***** **********,SC 29420
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position with a growing company that
offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement where
education, experience and proven skills are valued.
EDUCATION: Associate Degree, Medical Assistant, May 2003, Gwinnett College
of Business, Lilburn, GA
EXPERIENCE:
Lab Technician,Giant Cement Company, Harleyville,SC March 2010-
Present Responsible for a variety of lab and clerical duties
. Prepare samples and reagents used for analyses
. Perform analyses on samples extractions, and environmental, water,
wastewater testing.
. Document analytical results in lab notebook
. Enter analytical data into electronic data entry system
. Operate Various GC and GCMS, ICP Software (Agilent/HP and Perkin
Elmer)
Organic Chemist, GEL Corporation, Charleston, SC April 2006- May 2008
. Working knowledge of both inorganic and organic analysis of water and
wastewater.
. Process environmental samples such as wastewater, soils, sludge, and
hazardous waste
. Analyzed herbicides, PCB, and Pesticides
. Analyzed multiple gasoline/diesel range organics.
. Preparation of standards and solutions.
. Experienced use of general wet chemistry techniques, including the
extraction and preparation of environmental samples for analysis.
Lab Technician, Apptec Inc., Marietta, GA July 2005-March 2006
. Analyzed subject matter to determine the number and type of
microorganisms present
. Assessed subject of incoming materials and identify indicators of
manufacturing conditions
. Support sterilization validations
. Prepared and analyzed samples
. Perform data entry
. Responsible for laboratory clean up
Lab Assistant, Quest Diagnostics, Tucker, GA June 2001-July 2005
. Data entry
. Contributed to order processing
. Answered telephones
. Report/result distribution
. Specimen collection
. Specimen processing and specimen testing
. Participated in performance evaluation and progressive discipline
process
. Collaborated with others and contributing toward our mission and
values
SKILLS:
Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Good interpersonal skills
suitable for interacting with various departments, system personnel, and
all levels of management. Strong medical front and back office skills;
basic chemistry and microbiology.