Keita S. Faulkner

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SUMMARY

Success driven team player who brings experience in achieving business goals and expectations

Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, verbal, written communication and organizational skills

Ability to work both independently and in a team setting

Self starter, with the ability to prioritize and work proactively

Extensive experience in handling multiple responsibilities in a demanding work environment

EDUCATION

01/1993 High School Diploma, Concentration: Public Health, Bronx Regional High School, Bronx, New York

04/1993 Phlebotomy Certification, Big Apple Training Institute, Manhattan, New York

SKILLS

Computer: Microsoft Office, Windows

Biology: Cryostat Sections, Microtome Sections, Microscopy, Venipuncture and Microcollection Techniques

Aseptic Technique: Decontamination, Sterilization, Cleaning, Assembling and Package of instruments and materials

Certified in general laboratory animal use and care

Specimen barcoding and labeling

Specimen Collection and processing

Maintain and order stock inventory

EXPERIENCE

06/2003-Present Duke University Medical Center, Research Technician I, Department of Anesthesiology

Perform immunohistological procedures on brain, kidney and spinal cord for microscopic examinations

Operate and maintain instruments, materials and apparatus to perform histological examinations

Perform physical, chemical and biological experiments and data collection

Compile and document procedures and results

Prepare chemicals, reagents, and solutions

Perform general laboratory maintenance, order inventory and supplies

Create and follow SOP and GLP

Maintain documentation and records

Train and orient all new employees and visiting professors/staff

Organize the laboratory

Image using microscopy

Maintain records on projects

Maintain drug inventory and records

Provide services to other laboratories in the department

Keita S. Faulkner

496 Hugh Blalock Road, Roxboro, NC 27574 ·Cellular: 336-***-****· adbsbv@r.postjobfree.com

10/2001-06/2003 Durham Regional and Duke University Health Systems, Histology Technician, Core Laboratory

Performed routine histopathological tests

Processed, embedded, mounted and resection tissues using microtome

Performed frozen cryostat sectioning and staining

Prepared stained slides for microscopic, pathological examination and diagnosis

Maintained equipment, instruments and apparatus for the laboratory

Supervised other employees to ensure specified laboratory standard

05/2000-10/2001 Durham Regional Hospital, Clinical AP Prep Technologist, Histology Laboratory

Performed routine and special staining techniques

Loaded processor for processing, embedding and microtome cutting and mounting of tissue

Performed special staining techniques and frozen cryostat sectioning

Provided stained slides for microscopic, pathological examination and diagnosis

Maintained equipment, instruments and apparatus for the laboratory

Supervised other employees to ensure specified standards

11/1999-05/2001 Durham Regional Hospital, Clinical Support Technician, Clinical Laboratory

Performed a variety of technical procedures involving procurement, processing and delivering of supplies

Evaluated patient specimens for diagnosis and treatment

Taught and performed routine technical procedures including specimen collection

Organized, prepared and processed clinical specimen for analysis and dispatch

Performed a variety of complex blood drawing procedure

Sterilized and maintained equipment, instruments and tools

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