Amanda Giaquinto

** ************ **** ( Montville, NJ 07045

973-***-**** ? acbxcq@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Achievement-driven, enthusiastic team player looking to obtain a lab tech

position utilizing my quantitative and qualitative data-reporting skills to

enhance productivity and service in a lab.

EDUCATION

Fortis Institute

Wayne, NJ

Certificate: Lab Technician / Biotechnician

December 2013

LAB SKILLS

. Setup and maintain scientific notebook

. Perform lab safety techniques and maintain QC

. Prepare/dilute solutions and buffers

. Perform volume and mass measurements, pipetting/micropipette

. Prepare, inoculate and monitor cell cultures (plate and broth)

. Sterile technique-Laminar Flow Hood, Autoclave

. Microbiology: Gram staining, microscopy etc

. Perform ELISAs

. Perform Column Chromatography

. QC tests: pH, purity testing, melting point, etc

. Perform PCR

. Electrophoresis: (DNA) and SDS-PAGE

LAB EQUIPMENT PROFICIENCIES

Proficient with UV/VI spectrophotometer, Horizontal and vertical gel boxes

(electrophoresis), pH meter, Analytical and tabletop balances, UV

Transluminator, Thermocycler (PCR), UV Cross linker (Electro blotting),

Shaking water bath, Incubator, Vortex mixer, Microscope

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

November 2013 - December 2013 Lab Express

Fairfield, NJ

Lab Technician/Internship

. Performed sensory testing of raw materials

. Quality Control (QC)-pH testing, Melting Point, degree Brix test

. Purity testing/ QA Analysis

. Prepare solutions, total dissolved dilution and buffers

. Performed Titrations

. Assistant of Manufacturing (Production)

. USP test Methods, Execute the method validation Protocol

WORK EXPERIENCE

2012-Present Pub 611

Wayne, NJ

Bartender/Cocktail Waitress

. Certified Bartender/ T.I.P.S. Certified.

. Provide superior customer-oriented service.

. Prepare drinks and take food orders.

. Operate cash register to charge out customer receipts.

. Maintain a sanitary work environment.

2010-2011 Edible Arrangements Wayne, NJ

Manager

. Ordered, received, displayed and maintained stock for store.

. Provided customer service and assisted customers with orders.

. Processed employee payroll and scheduling.

. Responsible for training employees on brand.

2009-2010 Alexander Holdings Amityville, NY

Construction/Painter

. Renovated Starbucks on East Coast.

. Reviewed construction plans to determine guidelines.

. Worked with project manager to finish location remodel within

deadlines.

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS

. CPR-certified (2013) ? Microsoft: Word, PowerPoint.

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