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Laboratory Technician / Acting Supervisor

Location:
Prairieville, LA
Posted:
June 24, 2015

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Kristen Hanna

***** ***** **

Maurepas, LA. *****

(C)225-***-****

(H)225-***-****

**************@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a challenging and rewarding position in a laboratory where I can utilize my diverse knowledge in both chemistry and biology.

Employment History

Laboratory Technician – acting Laboratory Supervisor

AmSpec Services, LLC. May 12, 2014 - Present

Responsible for analysis and reporting of various products, such as Crude Oil, Fuel Oils, Middle Distillates, Petroleum and Petrochemicals, LPG and LNG gases, etc.

Responsible for conducting laboratory analysis.

Responsible for making standards.

Responsible for Data Entry.

Understand and keep current with all laboratory safety and reporting techniques.

Complete all laboratory reports as applicable.

Understand and keep current with all laboratory analysis methods.

Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.

Attended various PerkinElmer workshops.

Responsible for calibrating and verifying laboratory equipment.

GC/MS Volatiles Lab Analyst Level 1 December 16, 2013 - May 9, 2014

Gulf Coast Analytical Laboratories, LLC.

Prepare samples and standards for analysis.

Responsible for conducting GC/MS analysis of water, soil, and organic samples by EPA methodologies 8260 and 624.

Perform data processing using Target.

Perform data review using Target.

LIMS familiarity.

Operational knowledge of SOLATEK.

Operational knowledge of CHEMSTATION.

Calibration of laboratory equipment.

Student Worker May 2011 – December 2013

Forensic Entomology Research Lab, Southeastern Louisiana University

Responsible for collecting specimens and samples for research being conducted in the lab and independent studies.

Responsible for daily maintenance of specimens in the lab.

Responsible for identifying and separating specimens collected in field work.

Responsible for making proteolytic and lipolytic media for plate counts.

Organized data tables and plate counts for the various tests.

Education

Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA. December 14, 2013

Bachelor of Science

Integrative Biology

20+ hours of Chemistry

Volunteer Experience

Regional Science Fair judge at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Skills & Abilities

Biology

Gained an understanding of living organisms, of how organisms interact with their environment, and of the process of biological investigation.

Developed a range of practical and technical skills from laboratory sessions and how to use specialist techniques and technical equipment.

Presented independent research studies of the carrion community and the effect of this species on wildlife management.

Chemistry

Excellent skills in qualitative analysis.

Solve problems competently by identifying the essential parts of a problem and formulating a strategy for solving the problem.

Estimate the solution to a problem, apply appropriate techniques to arrive at a solution, test the correctness of the solution, and interpret their results.

Computer Science

Upon taking computer programming classes offered, I have gained a basic understanding of computers and various software programs.

Use computers in data acquisition and processing and use available software as a tool in data analysis.

Employ modern library search tools to locate and retrieve scientific information about a topic.

Communication skills

Report writing and making presentations.

Teamwork skills

Developed through group projects and seminars.

Other miscellaneous skills

Organizational skills, problem-solving skills, project and time management skills, self-reliance, initiative and strong interpersonal skills.

References

Christina Romer

Laboratory Supervisor (May 2014 – January 2015)

AmSpec Services LLC.

Phone: 440-***-****

Email: *********.*****@***********.***

Dr. Erin Watson-Horzelski

Ph.D., Louisiana State University (2004)

Biological Sciences

Phone: 985-***-****

Email: ****.******-*@****.***

Dr. Linda Munchausen

PH.D., University of Arkansas

Department of Chemistry & Physics

Email: ***********@****.***

Dr. Debra Dolliver

Ph.D., University of North Texas (2001)

Department of Chemistry & Physics

Phone: 985-***-****

Email: *********@****.***



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