Technician Medical
Resume:
Kimberly M. Madara
Reading, PA 19606
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Summary: Bachelors level biologist with 4.5 years experience in food microbiology testing.
Industry Experience
(Present) Silliker Laboratories, Allentown, PA
Senior Microbiologist, Sample Preparation Department
Responsible for attending to 15 plus technicians
Monitoring over-time and schedule changes
Inter-departmental communication
Integrating USP testing with sample preparation department
(2/13 to 9/13) Silliker Laboratories, Allentown, PA
Lead Technician, Sample Preparation Department
Lead technician in the sample preparation department
Testing of client specific methods
Multi-tasking within departments
Making sure all technicians are performing at peak efficiency
Training of new technicians on SOP’s
Regulating sample flow
Effectively communicating areas of improvement within the department
Prioritizing work dropped off by courier or mail within department
(1/11 to 2013) Microbiologist
Kimberly M. Madara
17-4 Cranberry Ridge
Reading, PA 19606
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Testing of food samples using various microbiological analyses
Prepare samples for processing
Maintain documentation of process to facilitate analysis procedures
Daily calibration of scales
Set-up and run samples for E. coli O157:H7 using the Genetic detection system
Temperature recordings taken daily
Training of newer technicians
Aseptic technique
Client samples preparation
Secondary enrichment and transferring client samples for Salmonella sp. and Listeria sp.
Lead the closing shift for the sample preparation department
(7/09-1/11) Microbiology Technician
Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending.
Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and
temperature
Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required.
Sterilize materials needed for analysis.
Autoclave plates before discarding
Perform food poisoning, pH and other analysis tests on sample when requested by the
client
Ensure that media and materials are prepared for the next testing sequence
(4/12-10/12) Teleflex Medical Vascular Division, Reading, PA
Lab Technician, Materials Test Lab
Kimberly M. Madara
17-4 Cranberry Ridge
Reading, PA 19606
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Physical testing of medical products and devices
Set-up and monitoring of simulated use testing on medical products
Maintain traceability on in process testing in accordance with FDA and ISO
requirements
Technical Skills
aseptic technique, adherence to SOP’s and Good Laboratory Practices
Computer: Microsoft-Excel, Word and PowerPoint, LIMS
Ability to multi-task
Effective communication
Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA
Bachelor of Science: Molecular/ Microbiology, 2008
Professional References
Jeremy Mock
1506 Orchard View Road
Reading, PA 19606
Jamie Kintz
326 Market Street
Kimberly M. Madara
17-4 Cranberry Ridge
Reading, PA 19606
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Tamaqua, PA 18252
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