Assistant Lab Technician

Corina A. Lupse

Lawrenceville, GA ***** • 770-***-**** • *********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/corina-lupse-88238213b

Experienced Laboratory Chemist

Solutions-oriented and highly motivated with the ability to leverage strong training and experience while excelling in a Chemical Technician role.

Lab Technician offers extensive experience in the scientific collection, testing, analysis, and quality control of production samples.

Strong knowledge and comfort using instrumentation such as TXRF, XRF, AAS, GS; able to interpret data generated from various instrumentation.

Adept in detecting, diagnosing, and contributing to the resolution of flaws and impediments in the production of chemical products.

Consistently adhere to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) as well as safety protocols, producing results that are accurate, safe, and compliant with regulatory standards.

Talent for quickly learning new technologies, procedures, and policies.

Core Skills

Instruments & Methodologies:

Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Gas Chromatography (GS), Box Compression Test (BCT), Board Analysis, Edge Crust Test (ECT), Caliper, Dynamic Stiffness Testing (DST), Ring Crush Test (RCT), and Short-Span Compression Testing (SCT)

Software:

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Docs

Language:

English (Fluent), Romanian (Native), Spanish (Basic)

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (2018)

University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA

Associate Degree in Pre-Pharmacy (2015)

University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA

Experience Highlights

Georgia Pacific Innovation Institute, Norcross, GA

Lab Technician, 5/2018 – 8/2018

Technical scope: Box Compression Test (BCT), Board Analysis, Edge Crust Test (ECT), Caliper, Dynamic Stiffness Testing (DST), Ring Crush Test (RCT), and Short-Span Compression Testing (SCT)

Collect, test, and analyze paper and corrugated boxes for the manufacturing company specializing in pulp and paper. Spearhead a wide range of scientific-lab activities on paper and boxes to test resistance under certain compression. Prepare sample based on dimension requirements of the tests.

Displayed acumen in lab-testing protocols through the setup and execution of numerous laboratory testing and experiments on product-sample.

Adhered to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.

University of North Georgia, Dahlonega & Gainesville, GA

Teacher Laboratory Assistant, 8/2014 – 4/ 2018

Supervise students in the absence of the professor. Contribute to the development of appropriate teaching materials. Participate in the assessment process using a variety of methods and techniques and provide timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning. Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation and prepare lab reports. Adhere to policy and procedures to ensure the safe operation of the lab. Guide students on general lab safety issues and guided them in applying analytical instruments like TXRF, XRF, AAS, and GS.

Upheld quality standards that helped to maintain a secure, safe, clean, and healthy work environment.

Investigated and offered viable solutions for problem batches, leveraging analytical strengths to facilitate timely resolution.

CVS, Cumming, GA

Pharmacy Tech, 5/2017 – 8/2017

Interfaced with wide range of customers to answer and address service issues. Provided technical support in filling patient prescriptions in a prompt, safe, and accurate manner, while providing outstanding customer services. Worked closely with doctor’s offices and hospitals to clarity prescription information. Used the pharmacy’s computer system to access prescription information including patient and prescriber data, drug selection, prescription interpretation and insurance billing.

Demonstrated accuracy in data entering and prescription filling process.

University of North Georgia, Gainesville, GA

Chemistry Tutor, 5/2016 – 8/2016

Offered academic tutoring, instructional support, and homework assistant in chemistry. Customized tutoring and instructional approaches to meet the needs of diverse student. Guided students in test-taking strategies, notetaking, and prioritizing assignments.

Enhanced students’ understanding and performance in chemistry.

Research Highlights

1.“Determining metal content in abandoned mine soils” at the American Chemical Society National Meeting in San Francisco, CA. (2017)

a.Received award for the poster at the meeting.

2.“A Comparison of X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Total X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF) for Analysis of Metals in Soils” at the Southeastern Undergraduate Research Conference in Columbia, SC. (2017)

3.“Development of Calibration Standards for Use in Determination of Lead in Soils by X-Ray Fluorescence” at the University of North Georgia’s (21st) Annual Research Conference in Gainesville, GA. (2016)

4.“Comparison of Metal Partition Coefficients for Soils Determined by X-Ray Fluorescence and Atomic Absorption” at the American Chemical Society Reginal Meeting in Covington, KY. (2016)

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