Janessa Butz
Phoenix, AZ 85085
E-mail: *******@*****.***
Phone: 480-***-****
OBJECTIVE
. To find employment that can utilize my current skills while offering
new challenges and opportunities
SKILLS
. Experience with word processing, data entry, Microsoft Office
2000/2003, Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Microsoft
Outlook, SAP
. Working in several high paced environments such as veterinary clinics
has made me proficient in multi-tasking
. Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines reliably as demonstrated
daily as a production chemist
. Over twelve years of experience providing service to the public in
person and over the phone
. Microbiology including preparing media, aseptic technique, plating
samples, counting bacteria, mold, and yeast
. Use of centrifuge, autoclave, autotitrator, manual titrator,
refractometer, scale, pH meter, microscope, spectrometer, glove box,
lasers
. Data collection, classification, recording, and interpretation
WORK HISTORY
November 2006 through June 2010 (Contract position through Kelly Scientific
Services)
Polymicro Technologies, Phoenix, Arizona - Chemist
. Organize, prioritize, and complete customer orders as scheduled
. Coat the inside of capillary tubing using a three day chemical
process and proprietary machinery
. Production of hollow wave guides of various sizes
. Use of lasers to test hollow wave guides; analyze results to insure
that they are within specifications
. Run MegaBACE machines to test DNA arrays
. Train and test employees on how to use newly implemented SAP system
. Train new employees to follow procedures and use lab equipment
. Write procedures for new processes
. Review procedures to identify necessary changes; edit procedures as
needed
. Responsible for lab inventory and ordering supplies
. Maintain laboratory equipment, laboratory clean up, and glass clean
up
. Studying for Six Sigma green belt
. Responsible for organizing team celebrations such as birthdays and
retirements
March 2006 through May 2006 (Temporary position through On Assignment
Staffing Services)
Sunkist, Ontario, California - Quality Control Laboratory Technician
. Plate juice samples in agar using aseptic technique to determine
counts of bacteria, mold, and yeast
. Prepare media for microbiology including agar and sterile dilution
blanks
. Use an autoclave to sterilize agar, dilution blanks, and pipettes
. Swab tanks to determine if they pass sanitation regulations
. Test samples of lemon concentrate, lemon not from concentrate, and
orange concentrate juices to determine if they meet the required
standards
. Test Brix using refractometers, acid content using autotitrators and
manual titrators, oil content using distillation, and pulp content
using a centrifuge
. Determine if the samples have the proper color, taste, and are free
from defects
. Data entry into Ramco
. Complete paperwork for truck drivers including Certificates of
Analysis and Bills of Lading
May 2003 through February 2006 (Full time in the summer, part time while in
university)
Lakewood Animal Hospital, Regina, SK, Canada - Receptionist
May 2002 to May 2003 (Full time in the summer, part time while in
university)
Vic Plaza Animal Clinic, Regina, SK, Canada - Receptionist
April 2001 through April 2002 (Full time term position)
Animal Clinic of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada - Receptionist
. Assist clients in person and over the phone
. Schedule appointments and surgeries for several veterinarians and
veterinary technicians
. Update files and keep an accurate filing system
. Create documents for clinic use and handouts for client education
. Make reminder letters every month for vaccinations
. Maintain inventory, order pet food and supplies
. Care for animals in boarding - feed, water, clean up after them, give
them attention
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada, April 2005
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The Phoenix Zoo - Zoo Keeper Assistant, August 2006 through December
2006