Yvonne Ochieng
**** *. ***** **. ** State College, P.A 16803
Phone: 717-***-**** E-Mail: ********@*****.***
Objective
Seeking an entry-level position where my qualifications in the field of Biochemistry can contribute towards the development of the organization.
Experience
Manufacturing Technician: Salimetrics, LLC June 2010-Present
• Prepares controls, standards, and bulk solution samples.
• QC reagents using salivary cortisol (EIA) plates.
• Assists with maintenance of laboratory requirements, including reagents and supplies.
• Maintains records, files, and logs according to SOPs and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintains proper documentation to comply with ISO 13485 regulations.
• Writes, reviews, and edits SOPs and BPRs
• Input data into inventory accounting system and monitor raw material inventory
• Observe machine processing for proper functioning
• Maintain equipment and calibrate instruments.
• Participates in product improvement activities
Anatomical Pathology Lab Technician: WellSpan Health June 2008- August 2008
• Received, separated, and labeled tubes and specimen containers
• Performed routine technical and clerical functions.
• Operated simple lab equipment under supervision
• Processed anatomic pathology and cytology specimens
• Utilized, maintained, and cleaned laboratory equipment.
Independent Study: Lock Haven University September 2009- December 2009
• Performed Research on Gold Nanoparticle dyes.
• Synthesized Nanoparticles
• Analyzed the interaction of Nanoparticles with different fabrics using UV/Vis and FTIR
Education
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania September 2005 – December 2009
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Lock Haven PA 17745
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry
Coursework Includes: General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Quantitative Analysis, Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology
School laboratory projects: Identified Unknown compounds in (Organic chemistry and Advanced Inorganic Chemistry); Identified Unknown Bacterium in Microbiology
Skills
• Microsoft (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Gas Chromatography, Column Chromatography, Gel Exclusion Column Chromatography, IR Spectroscopy, FT-IR, Vacuum Filtration, Simple Distillation, pH sampling, Cell Culturing, Microscope, Western Blot, PCR, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Pipetting, Single and Multichannel Electronic and Manual Pipettors Liquid Handling System. Biotek 96 Well Plate Reader and Washer, Tecan 96 Well Plate Washer and Reader, Centrifuge, Bilingual.