Lydia Richard

*** ***** **** ****, *** C, Springdale, Arkansas 72762

Cell: 479-***-****: acwlcq@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I am a passionate and detail-oriented quick learner with experience in laboratory research, teaching Chemistry and Biology, and experience in Inorganic, Organic, Analytical, and Physical-Colloid Chemistry, Organic and Inorganic Chemical Technology seeking an entry-level position in a chemistry-related field.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques:

Liquid Chromatography (LC), Reagent Preparations, Standardization and Calibration of pH meters and Osmometers, Manual and Automatic Pipette, Osmolarity and Conductivity Testing, Synthesis of Organic and Inorganic Compounds, Density Testing, Titration of the Solutions, Preparing Buffer Solutions, Laboratory Safety, Calorimetric Analysis, Photoelectrocalorimetric Analysis

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Access.

Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally (English and Russian)

Professional Experience

Instructor of Chemistry and Biology – Medical University of Semey, Kazakhstan

September, 1999 to December, 2003

●Taught Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical, Colloid Chemistry and Biology.

●Maintained daily lesson plans.

●Drafted and translated examination papers, tests, lectures, syllabi.

●Conducted and graded students’ exams.

●Provided homework and assignments for students.

●Facilitated class discussions to provide quality learning experiences.

●Maintained student attendance and progress records.

●Ensured that students followed university rules.

●Conducted chemical experiments in laboratory.

Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics Department Lab Assistant, University of Arkansas Fort Smith

January, 2004 to June, 2006

●Calculated concentrations and prepared multiple compounds for use in laboratory situations.

●Was responsible for maintaining the laboratory, chemicals, apparatus and equipment effectively and in ready-to-use manner.

●Made certain the laboratory equipment, tools and apparatus were fit to use and safe to handle.

●Set up the apparatus and provided the necessary guidance while conducting experiments using chromatography, spectroscopy and chemical and physical separation techniques.

●Maintained high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within laboratory.

●Was accountable for efficient date management of the laboratory experiment.

Oscar Stilley’s Law Firm Secretary, Fort Smith, Arkansas

July, 2006 to May, 2007

●Filed legal documentation and collected records.

●Answered telephone calls of potential clients.

●Interacted extensively with clients from point of referral.

●Processed a range of standard legal documents including contracts, appeals, warrants and subpoenas.

Surgical Technologist at Mercy Hospital, Fort Smith, AR

March, 2011 to December, 2013

●Assisted surgeons in the surgeries.

●Planed and anticipated the needs of the surgeon during the surgery.

●Provided patient care before, during and after surgery.

Certified Surgical Technologist at Ennen Eye Clinic, Fort Smith, AR

December, 2013 to September, 2014

Assisted in cataract, plastic, podiatry, and neuro surgery.

Was responsible for inventory and processing of surgical instruments.

Surgical Services at Sparks Regional Hospital, Sterile Room Technician Ambulatory Surgery and Main Operating Room, Fort Smith, AR

March 2015 – July 2016

Clean and debride soiled instruments after surgeries, assemble instrument sets, and autoclave instruments following regulations of sterilization.

Prepare surgery cases for the following days, daily communications with sales representatives about the upcoming cases, make sure all the instruments are ready for the following day cases, and get instruments from or to the Main Operating Room during the surgery as needed.

Check the expiration dates on the instrument pans and packages.

Assist during the cases in a scrub or first assistant role for Ambulatory Surgery Center and Main Operating Room for ENT, OBGYN, and General surgery when help is needed.

Transport instruments and equipment between MOR and ACS if needed during the surgery.

Scrub in the Main Operating Room for Orthopedic, General surgeries when needed.

Clean, debride and assemble instruments in the Main Operating Room when help is needed.

Assist with many other tasks.

Education

State University of Semipalatinsk, Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan

BS Chemistry, 1998

Minor: Ecology

Courses Taken:

Chemistry:

Chemical Composition; Chemical Technology with lab; Inorganic Chemistry I, II with lab; Organic Chemistry I, II with lab; Chemical Analysis; Biogeochemistry; Physical Chemistry with lab; Colloid Chemistry with lab; Analytical Chemistry I, II with labs; Inorganic Synthesis with lab; Organic Synthesis with lab; Biochemistry with lab

Biology:

Ecology; Anatomy and Physiology I, II with labs 8 credit hours; Microbiology with lab 4 credit hours; Meteorology 2 credit hours

University of Arkansas Fort Smith – Fort Smith, AR

Associate Degree of Science, Surgical Technology, 2011

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