Sabreena Ashlee Sickels

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Sunnyvale, CA 94089

408-***-****

adxata@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I am looking to obtain a full-time position in a medical/biomedical setting that challenges and further expands my knowledge of science, health and/or the medical device industry.

Profile

I have 10+ years of laboratory experience exercising basic chemistry lab skills like pipetting, chemical titration, weighing solutions, volumetric techniques, and analyzing blood samples using mid-infrared spectroscopy equipment. I have experience practicing Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP and cGMP), quality control and coordinating calibration for laboratory equipment,

Professional Experience

Bioscience Technician

August 2022 – Current, VosBio San Jose, CA

Operate real-time PCR instruments and associated laboratory equipment

Prepared RNA for isolation and extraction, prior to measurement.

Analyze data, interpret results, and perform calculations.

Perform serial dilutions and liquid handling procedures

Develop Standard Operating Procedures for specimen sample handling and ensure compliance with corporate procedures for health and safety.

Organize and prioritize work to ensure on-time delivery of results.

Performed RT-PCR, RT-LAMP, and qPCR testing detecting RNA from deactivated SARS Cov-2

Lab Technician II

April 2021 – August 2022, Cor Nueon, Inc., Menlo Park, CA

Whole blood sample preparation for daily testing on startup medical device(s) and reference instruments.

Daily QC on all reference instruments to ensure reference data is absolutely accurate.

Process, organize, and summarize data, report results using a variety of scientific, word process, and spreadsheet software applications

Inventory

Cross-referenced data entry.

Verified and monitored data entry.

Laboratory Assistant

July 2017 – January 2021, Specific Technologies, Mountain View, CA

Isolate and manufacture custom-made antibodies for external customers.

Biotinylate proteins for R&D and production purposes

Document experiments and procedures.

Present experimental data within internal meetings.

Troubleshoot assays and equipment for which QC materials fail to perform adequately.

Lab Technician

2016 August – June 2017, Micropoint Bioscience, Santa Clara, CA

Formulate buffers

Biotinylate proteins for R&D and production purposes

Prepare supplies and check inventory

Handle biohazardous materials such as human serum

Write and revise documents

Assist in R&D projects

Collect, process, organize, and summarize data, report results using a variety of scientific, word process, and spreadsheet software applications

Experience in purification of proteins.

Chemical Lab Technician

2015 November – January 2016, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Fremont, CA

Good Lab Practice certified.

Performed experiments involving solution preparation, use of pH meters, cellular fraction by centrifugation, spectrophotometry, chromatography, microscopy and electrophoresis.

Experience in biochemistry and bio separation, column chromatography.

Experience with standard biochemical characterization methods, including, electrophoresis, and UV/Vis spectroscopy

Experience with purification of proteins.

Lab Technician

2011 October – December 2012, Sanmina – SCI, San Jose, CA

Perform chemical analysis titration on incoming copper used for manufacturing circuit boards.

Retrieve samples from every new Lot, or group of circuit boards and run various lab tests to ensure the accuracy of measurements, according to military specifications.

Inactivated any equipment that is found out of calibration or reject incomplete calibration or preventative maintenance documentation.

Calibration Coordinator I

2011 March – October, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Fremont, CA

Responsible for file maintenance of calibration and preventive maintenance records.

Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled calibration requests with designated external calibration suppliers.

Conducted weekly audits on various departments’ equipment & their records.

Inactivated any equipment that is found out of calibration or reject incomplete calibration or preventative maintenance documentation.

Research & Development Lab Tech / QA

2008 April – 2011 January, OptiScan Biomedical Corporation, Hayward, CA

Assisted with blood sample preparation and measurements

Designed & implemented a process for incoming/outgoing laboratory equipment in/out for calibration

Maintained and controlled the inventory of samples, chemicals, and laboratory materials

Entered, monitored, and verified data entry

Performed daily QC, ran samples, & any necessary troubleshooting on analytical equipment such as YSI biochemical analyzer, Perkin Elmer’s FTIR, & the ABL800 Flex Radiometer.

Education

Associates Degree in General Education.

Ohlone College,

2008 - 2010

Fremont, CA

Bachelors Degree Computer Information & Science

Post University

2014 - Current

Waterbury, CT

Computer Certification & Skills

CompTIA A+ Network Certification

Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Data Access, PowerPoint, Azure, etc.

MATLAB

Written many WIS, SOPS, & Lab Reports for various experiments.

Membership / Affiliations

Pall Preferred Member since 2009.

Medical Device Networkers group since 2009.

Professionals in Pharmaceutical Industry & Biotech Industry since 2009.

References

Available upon request.

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