LATRECIA STUBBS

* **** **** ** • Little Rock, AR 72210 • 501-***-**** (c) • ad1lav@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER FOCUS: Biology / Environmental

An extremely dedicated, detailed oriented person within her laboratory career. Experience includes: Food Microbiology, Laboratory Chemistry, Nuclear Water Treatment Chemistry, and Pathogenic Microbiology Research. These responsibilities included: Training employees in laboratory, ensuring environmental compliance as well as maintaining inventory and supplies. Possess a comprehensive knowledge of Governmental/Environmental regulations, Safety and some Industrial Chemistry. Outstanding computer presentation (Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point)

EDUCATION

May 8, 2004 Bachelor of Science (Biology), Alcorn State University

Dec. 16, 2000 Associates of the Arts, Meridian Community College

May 20, 1999 Honors High School Diploma, Northeast Lauderdale H S

EMPLOYMENT

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Jefferson, AR 01/2011-present

Arkansas Laboratory (ARKL) – Microbiologist

Responsible for the detection of bacteria and viruses from domestic/imported food and cosmetic products. Bacteria species include the following but not limited to: Salmonella, Listeria, Escherichia and Staphylococcus. Detection is determined by toxin-encoding DNA sequences using real-time PCR, biochemical profiling, hemolysis patterns, microscopic motility, Gram staining, etc. Currently the only Microbiology Analyst at ARKL to complete Drug School. One of three analysts chosen to assist with the implementation of new temperature monitoring system for ARKL. Chosen by management to serve as a representative for ARKL special emphasis group. Completed requirements and training necessary to be added to CDC select agent registration to work with bioterrorism agents. Completed FDA Level 1 Certification for Analysts

Arkansas Department of Health – Little Rock, AR 04/2008 – 12/2010

Food Microbiologist II

Responsible for laboratory analysis of various food samples, utilizing basic FDA BAM cultural methods and rapid methods of analysis. Assist in investigation of food borne illness outbreaks where Salmonella, E. coli 0157:H7, B. cereus, Listeria, etc. may be implicated. Assist with Food Emergency Response Network (FERN) multi-lab validation studies involving bioterrorism microbial agents

Walgreens Pharmacy – Little Rock, AR 01/2008 – 06/2008

Pharmacy Technician

Assist pharmacist in taking and filling prescriptions

Little Rock School District – Little Rock, AR 11/2007 – 04/2008

Long Term Substitute

Responsible for teaching two Physical Science classes to ninth graders

Lab monitor for Nova Net - a computer correspondence course

Latrecia Stubbs Page Two

Entergy Operations, Inc., - Port Gibson, MS 6/2004 - 5/2005; 8/2006 – 8/2007

Graduate Co-op Student (Intern Water Chemistry/Lab Assistant) – Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Station

Responsible for the daily treatment of Plant Service Water (PSW) and Circulating Water (CW) Systems.

This includes injections of Sodium Hypochlorite, Zinc, Phosphate and Surfactant.

• Performed tasks to ensure MS Department of Environmental Quality Compliance.

- Tasks include surface water, air, vegetation sampling, DMR QA, and TLD change outs.

• Train personnel (including permanent employees) on chemical injection system and environmental

analysis.

• Assist instrument specialist in reviewing QC data for water treatment instruments.

• Perform monthly safety inspection and make recommendation to management.

• Perform inventory of lab supplies and chemical to ensure stock are maintained.

• Assist in the development and maintaining Equipment Reliability and Strategy Plan.

• Evaluate environmental and laboratory data to establish proactive diagnostics.

• Assist with the interaction with vendors for systems upgrades and product updates.

• Generate and Revise Procedures, Training Manual and implement Safety Practices.

• Provide weekly feedback to Effluence Supervisor on water treatment status.

Accomplishments and additional responsibilities:

Assisted in reducing environmental impact from failed waste treatment plant.

Responsible for implementing chlorine data into Discharge Monitoring Report.

Commended by management for keeping system of responsibility chlorine discharge concentration to below minimal detectable limit for state of Mississippi DEQ.

Perform target kill of Algae to Circulating Water System without compromising system integrity of environmental compliance.

Assisted in the Revision of the two Chemical Injection and three laboratory procedures.

Certified Nuclear Trainer: Qualified to train and evaluate at Grand Gulf Nuclear Plant.

Univ. of Southern MS – Hattiesburg, MS June 2005 - July 2006

Pathogenic Microbiology Research Associate

Responsible for running routine microbial tests to aid in the development of new treatment for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Organizations

Little Rock Office of Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Citizens Academy Alumni

Junior League of Little Rock

Saint Mark Baptist Church Youth Mentor Volunteer

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

References available upon request

Contact this candidate