Resume Summary: Reliable **** graduate and lab technician looking to apply my microbiology experience in a challenging position to a reputable organization. I aim to grow my knowledge base and apply my skills to a scientific team with strong work ethics and values.
CAREER SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
GC-FID Agilent RCRA S30 Haz Waste Quick Learner
ICP-AES on JY Ultima 2000 MSDS Coordinator for Site Persistent Problem Solver
Hydra AA Mercury Analyzer HACCP Self-Motivated
Wet Chem Lab Techniques Power Industrial Vehicle Critical Thinker
Phlebotomy Technician Safety Committee Chairperson Strong Leadership Skills
CAREER HISTORY
WuXi AppTec, Inc. Marietta, GA, October 2022 – April 2023
Assistant Laboratory Technician
Responsible for testing client samples via various methods, including, but not limited to
oMembrane filtration
oPour plate
Perform plate counting and calculations
Prepare and package samples for sterilizer
Perform environmental monitoring
Perform QA/QC checklist
Contract Review and Data Entry
Contribute to overall operations and to achievement of departmental goals
Exercise thorough understanding of GLPs and GMPs
Work well with minimal and detailed instructions on new assignments
Uber, Inc., Marietta, GA., May 2017 – October 2022
Driver
Serve Uber and its' riders with a customer satisfaction rating of 4.98/5.00
Cargill, Inc., Gainesville, GA., December 2010 - March 2012
Quality Assurance & Food Safety Administrator
Pioneered Food Safety Program for soy crush plant in Gainesville, GA
Created and developed a food safety team
Implemented integrated pest control program for the plant
Led team and plant facility from 51 to 85 after only six months of employment for corporate food safety audit
Authored HACCP plan for the crush mill along with step-by-step flow chart analysis for audits as requested and ensured quality product to all customers
Calibrated and utilized instruments: Foss and Dickey John to ensure quality at all points in the process
Cargill, Inc., Kansas City, MO., January 2008 - December 2010
Biodiesel Lab Analyst
Hired from temp to full time in less than 6 weeks
Built lab from ground up for new kosher biodiesel plant
Instrumentation experience: ICP-AES, GC-FID, HSGC, Karl Fishers for moisture and acid value, various wet chemistry techniques including pH, peroxide values, assays, and titrations
Successfully developed method to accurately test for hexane residual in feed oil from crush plant
Trained biodiesel technicians on how to use laboratory equipment and analyze biodiesel fuel and USP glycerin
MSDS coordinator for facility; RCRA S30 Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management certified
Analytical Management Laboratories, Inc., Olathe, KS. August 2007 – January 2008
Wet Chemistry Analyst / Mercury Analyst
Achieved proficiency testing in flash point aiding in re-certification of the laboratory by the industry
Started as Lab Technician in Wet Chem Lab, quickly promoted to Mercury Analyst position
Instrumentation experience: Hydra AA Mercury Analyzer
Adecco, Ames, IA. May 2007 – August 2007.
Field Technician
Assignment with BASF in agricultural sciences. Sequestered and pollinated genetically modified corn.
EDUCATION
Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS A.A. Biology December 2010
Georgia State University Atlanta, GA B.S. Biology August 2022
GPA 3.6
Georgia School of Phlebotomy Sandy Springs, GA NHA CPT Exam: July 8, 2023
(Currently in process)