WILLIAM FIGUEROA
** ***** ******* * Malden, MA. *2148 * *********@*****.****
OBJECTIVE
A HARDWORKING INDIVIDUAL WITH PROVEN EXPERTISE IN A LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT SEEKING A POSITION WITH MIT THAT PROVIDES AMPLE OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH AND ADVANCEMENT.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Recognized by my superiors and co-workers alike for my leadership skills; consistently assigned to train new lab aides.
Gained expert-level customer service skills while helping students and co-workers in the biology lab
EXPERIENCE
LABORATORY ASSOCIATE (BIOLOGY)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
June 2007- March 2019
Monitored disinfection of instruments prior to sterilization and change disinfectants according to a Quality approved rotation schedule
Monitored all maintenance to autoclaves and perform PQ to ensure equipment standards are met.
Maintained safety and cleanliness of the laboratory for ease of use to lab users.
Prepared media and instruments needed for the use of researcher in the lab
Maintained Lab equipment including glassware and plastics
Performed daily maintenance of lab equipment
Thoroughly cleaned all lab equipment and stocked necessary lab supplies
EXPERIENCE
SHUTTLE DRIVER (LABORATORY FOR NUCLEAR SCIENCES)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
January 2000 – May 2007
Provided excellent customer service by safely transporting customers and students to Bates laboratory from MIT Campus.
Effectively worked as a team member with other drivers to ensure a successful transportation schedule
Maintained vehicles in excellent condition by re-fueling and cleaning. Carried out regular checks on the shuttle vehicle before and after each day's run
EDUCATION
RIDGE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, CAMBRIDGE MA.
GED 1977