Derek J. Larberg

***** **** ****** **. #*** North Royalton, Ohio 44133

Phone: 419-***-****

E-Mail: ac3lvi@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

ROYAL CHEMICAL, Macedonia, OH

Quality Control Technician, Mar 2014 – Present

Performed wet chemistry to ensure cleaning compounds meet specifications

Made batches in the lab as precursors to products

Entered test results and other ticket information into the system

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, Bedford, OH

Quality Control Technician, Oct 2013 – Dec 2013

Conducted tests on aerosol products measuring their weight, pressure, can integrity, etc

Color matched paints to meet company specifications

Performed gas chromatography on various products to measure percent activity

Tested incoming raws (solvents and gases) to make sure they could be used

Inputted general data entry of testing results

BEN VENUE LABORATORIES, Bedford, OH

Pharmaceutical Technician, Feb 2013 – Jul 2013

Sterilized equipment and prepared components for use in drug filling

Studied SOP’s and gained knowledge of GMP and cGMP’s

Sterilized workspace areas to ensure adequate cleanliness for drug loading

BIONIX, Toledo, OH

Intern, May 2008 – Jan 2009

Researched new distributors for Bionix medical devices both domestically and internationally

Attended product demonstrations of new respiratory therapy products

Observed product development process of respiratory therapy products

UT MEDICAL CENTER SURG, Toledo, OH

Undergraduate Research Program, Jun 2007 – Aug 2007

Assisted orthopedic surgeon with clinical patients

Observed sports injury surgeries

Attended medical seminars

Interacted with medical professions and patients in a hospital setting

EDUCATION

Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

Masters of Science in Clinical Genetics, Expected May 2017

Eligible for Molecular Biology certification upon completion of degree and six months in a molecular lab

John Carroll University, University Heights, OH

Bachelor of Science in Biology, May 2009 GPA 3.53

Member of Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-Medical Honor Society)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Technical skills in general microbiology (sterile transfer, straining, ect), restriction mapping, DNA cloning, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Various forms of PCR, microarray, Sanger sequencing, NGS, plasmid DNA solution, and Microsoft Excel. Solid scientific background including: Microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, gross anatomy and immunology, all enhanced by knowledge of, laboratory practices, medical terminology, and medical exam. Possess strong work ethic, good oral and written communication skills and a strong desire to excel in a laboratory setting.

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