RODNEY DAVIS

Sacramento, CA *****

916-***-****

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PROFILE: Laboratory Assistant

Seeking employment with an organization where I can utilize my experience in the biomedical industry. Consistently displaying a positive, can-do attitude, strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to multitask with exceptional attention to detail. I have excellent verbal and writing skills to effectively communicate and develop good working relationships, yet eager to enhance technical knowledge as part of a project team, and efficiently meet crucial deadlines while maintaining established industry goals. QUALIFICATIONS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Knowledge of and ability to follow appropriate infections control techniques especially during COVID-19

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

● Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, email, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet literature searches

● Active member of CHJP Steering Committee which regularly works with Sac public agencies: SacPD, Mayor’s office, Collaborative Courts, etc.

● Managed academic tutorial sites increasing students grades which for 3-years had the highest profits EDUCATION

B.S. Degree, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, 2014, California State University, Dominguez Hills Relevant Coursework: Clinical Laboratory Procedures which included Phlebotomy training, General Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, General Chemistry, Analytical Chem/Quant, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Mathematics, (e.g. Arithmetic - Calculus, Statistics and Accounting), Human Development: A Life Span, Interpersonal Communication, Communication/Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, VOLUNTEERISM

Emergency Department Volunteer, Mercy General Hospital, Sacramento, CA 12/15 - 04/18

• Distributing medical supplies including needles, syringes, culture bottles, and surgical medical instruments to ER exam and surgical rooms and assisting medical staff care for patients in the emergency department, etc. Replenish dispensaries, removed soiled linen and trash from discharge, exam, and treatment rooms of the ER, as well as trash. Restock supplies for the ER storage area, also, maintained and cleaned this area. Utilized carts for disbursement of cleaning and medical supplies. Delivered stat specimens (blood, urine, synovia, etc.) to the lab for testing

Emergency Room Volunteer Centinela Hospital, Inglewood, CA 12/14 – 04/15

• Assisted medical staff to care for patients even to the extent of helping to perform minor surgery, and all duties as above at Mercy General Hospital were engaged here. WORK EXPERIENCE

Laboratory Assistant, Martin Luther King Hospital Los Angeles, CA 01/12/95 - 10/16/95 & 8/01 - 4/05 Assisted Lab Technologists operate and maintain SMAC machines to run Chem Panel for electrolytes in the Chemistry department. Processed human body fluids in the Central Processing Department, including centrifuging, data entry of test requests and labeling specimens with accession numbers and delivery of specimens to respective departments for testing. Performed venipuncture on patients using aseptic techniques. Released test results to medical personnel. Individually performed assays for cardiac enzymes, glucose tolerance test, and hemoglobin using the electrophoresis test. Inoculated plates, primarily urine specimens, in micro department and maintained inventory stock chemicals and supplies there. Monitored refrigeration units and attenuate them when needed, and so much more.

Biomedical Research Technician UC Irvine Research & Graduate studies Irvine, CA 5/98 - 9/98 Transformed, amplified and expressed (rho 1 gamma-aminobutyrate) receptor from Xenopus oocytes using plasmid constructs. Utilized pMAL protein fusion system, and liquid Nitrogen implemented to lyse cells. Produced SDS and agarose gels, and utilized UV spectroscopy to determine concentrations. Also, performed PCR amplifications, usage of ultracentrifuge, autoclave, pipettes, and roto-water baths. Prepared reagents and buffers.

Meat Clerk, Smart & Final Extra, Sacramento, CA 11/19 - 06/21 Utilized compactor, bailer and standard cleaning products to clean and disinfect woodwork, horizontal surfaces, glass, walls, cooking instruments,and floors. Operate wet/dry vacuum, utility carts, and mops used in prep and restrooms. Inspect for quality of meat according to USDA protocols. Labeled various meat products for sale. Assisted customers with special orders. Conducted monthly product inventory. Routine documentation of cooked product temperature. Storage of pallets, using motorized jacks, of orders into refrigeration, and regular lifting, stacking and storage of several boxes up to 100 pounds each, etc. Seasonal Clerk, Franchise Tax Board, Sacramento, CA 02/22 - 05/22 Followed RDSS extraction unit procedure guidelines. Extract, assemble, sequence & sort contents of envelopes to designated bins. Perform routine review of both remit and non-remit returns. Process remit, and voucher payments, Doc prep non-remit and remit returns, Routing green tags. Backup workloads, such as, statements workloads, envelopes, etc. Worked on sorting machines, and I performed all other seasonal clerk duties. Seasonal Clerk Franchise Tax Board, Sacramento, CA 03/21 - 06/21 Open and extract contents of incoming mail. Lift/move loads averaging 5-60lbs and carts up to 150 lbs. Organize sort, file, staple, remove staples, and stamp ID numbers on documents. Read and write in English. Push carts weighing 45-135 lbs. Use a personal computer.

Site Coordinator, Say Yes to Life, Los Angeles, CA 04/05 – 04/08 Managed several sites to facilitate and enhance student learning. Supervised, trained, and evaluated tutor performance. Allocated subordinate tutorial duties. Developed learning plan (SLP) for students based on their assessment test/evaluation results. Performed administrative, technical, overall operation, and maintenance of site. Initiated contact with parents and provided regular progress updates to them. Process application. Debuted site building and grounds to new parents, their children, and our new students. Maintained accurate records, (e.g student attendance, grades, and their tutorial assignments and improvements.) Provided excellent customer service. Tutored students in math, science, biology, and English Language Arts. Tutorial Technician, We Can Foundation, Inc., Los Angeles, CA 04/08 – 05/12 Tutor students in language arts, math through calculus, biology, chemistry, US History, social studies, and physics.. Register and assess students in language arts and math. Prepare many students using a student learning plan; Enter student attendance, etc.

Also, I have biomedical, chemical, clinical, and biological work experience going back to the 1980s. References

Available upon request.