Laboratory Technician Colony
Resume:
Nicole Allen
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Summary
Experienced quality control technician with 8+ years of experience in food and beverage testing environments. Systematic and driven professional who is proficient on a range of laboratory equipment including gas chromatography, PCR, ROKA, VIDAS, high-performance liquid chromatography, and FIA. Excellent problem solver and multitasker who is eager to expand laboratory knowledge and experience.
Skills
• Laboratory experience
•Experience with powerpoint presentations
•Critical thinking proficiency
•Sample processing and preparation experience
• PPE use
•Friendly, positive attitude
•Problem resolution skills
Experience
10/2017 - Current
Quality Laboratory Technician 2, E&J Gallo Winery, Modesto, CA
•Aseptically plate wine samples.
•Identify plate growth as yeast by viewing colony under microscope.
•Identify plate growth as non lactic or malolactic bacteria with oxidase test and gram stain.
•Perform various analytical testing on wine samples.
•Use LIMS to log samples in and track results.
•Communicate with bottling lines to keep samples within specifications to minimize holds.
•Assist with updating work instructions.
•Work on special projects to further improve the lab.
•Participate in internal and external audits to maintain ISO 17025 certification.
•Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
11/2013 - 10/2017
Microbiologist, MÉRIEUX NUTRISCIENCES, Modesto, CA
•Aseptically weighed out and enriched samples for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
•Batched samples using LIMS.
•Prepared quantitative samples for plating.
•Conducted sample testing on VIDAS, ROKA and/or PCR.
•Confirmed bacterial growth in sample by streaking plates.
•Coordinated and completed industrial performance projects with other labs to standardize and improve quality of testing
•Participated audits to maintain ISO 17025 certification
•Performed daily and weekly cleaning to maintain laboratory cleanliness
Education And Training
Expected in 11/2022
Bachelor Of Science, Computer Science
Colorado Technical University
2012
Bachelor Of Science, Biology
CSU Stanislaus, Turlock, CA
•Minor in Chemistry
2008
High School Diploma
Grace M. Davis High School, Modesto, CA
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