Project Technician

Lauren R. Miller

**** ******** ***** ● Nashville, TN ● 330-***-****

Education

Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN

Bachelor of Science, Biology, May 2011

Coursework included: Microbiology, Genetics, Ecology, Physiology, Biological Literature, Organic Chemistry, Invertebrate zoology, Entomology, Parasitology, Statistics, Calculus and Information systems

Summary of Qualifications

Highly motivated and innovative professional with experience in Research and Development prepared to excel in the field and meet organizational goals.

• Participated in undergraduate research on freshwater mussels

• Performed an individual undergraduate research project observing egg predation in the cedar glades of Middle Tennessee

• Experience working in a laboratory setting

• Currently follow Standard Operating Procedures put in place by management

• Knowledge of proper laboratory techniques and equipment operation

• Familiar with statistical tools such as graphs and diagrams

• Knowledge of chemicals and their reaction

• Advanced computer skills used to record data and run statistical tests

• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SigmaStat and SigmaPlot

• Experience preparing slides and operating a microscope

• Familiar with mass spectrometry

Employment History

Vi-Jon, Inc. Smyrna, TN Research and Development, Chemist Technician

September 2011- Present

• Assist in formulating cosmetic products from raw materials

• Accurately weigh materials and prepare batches at the bench

• Record observations and experiments in a lab notebook daily

• Meet demanding project deadlines and still produce a quality product

• Compare and match our products to national brands by completing breakdowns

• Set up stability experiments on finished products to ensure no major fluctuations

• Run tests such as foam height, percent solids, density, pH and viscosity

• Ensure raw materials meet safety standards and are properly labeled

• Prepare samples for customers such as Wal-Mart, Target and CVS to observe before purchasing

• Prepare samples for Antimicrobial Effectiveness testing and Microbial Effectiveness Preservative testing

• Assist in finalizing formulas so product can then be put into production

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