Adriana Cervantes
Montclair,CA
Summary
Highly motivated science graduate with experience in water quality testing and laboratory operations. Skilled in sample management, laboratory maintenance, and aseptic techniques. Proven ability to maintain lab equipment, prepare solutions, and ensure quality control, contributing to smooth laboratory workflow with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technologist I
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Perform water quality wet chemistry testing ensuring compliance with strict aseptic techniques to prevent contamination while following all laboratory safety precautions and quality control requirements
- Update and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Update calibration protocols to ensure accuracy and precision of quantitative results
- Perform Initial Demonstration of Capability (IDC) Tests and MDL studies
- Operation and maintenance of lab equipment
- Calibration and troubleshooting of instruments
- Performed data entry and managed sample records via Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Participated in Intra-Laboratory Quality Assurance (ILQA) programs to improve the reliability and accuracy of quantitative results
- Participated in regular QC measures, such as instrument calibration, reagent quality control, and blank sample analysis, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of qualitative results
- Successfully underwent a TNI (The NELAC Institute) audit for water quality.
- Received positive feedback for maintaining high standards of water quality and thorough documentation.
Compliance Officer/Administrator
GA Technical Services, Inc.
04.2015 - 03.2023
- Coordinate and record weekly safety trainings for new and current employees which increased productivity
- Ensure compliance with prevailing wage labor laws and regulations for all projects
- Reconcile bank statements and monitor financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Order office supplies and manage inventory to ensure adequate supply levels for the team
- Manage state ordered audits
Chemistry Co-Op Intern
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Assist the chemistry compliance team under the guidance of professional chemists
- Water quality testing while following all laboratory safety precautions and quality control requirements
- Data entry and recordkeeping via Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Present Safety Presentation for all Metropolitan Water District Staff
- Present Technical Presentation for Chemistry Compliance Team
Education
B.S. Chemistry -
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
01.2022
Skills
- Excellent communication skills, organized, detail-oriented, laboratory record keeping
- Experience utilizing Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Knowledge of laboratory safety precautions, measurement and aseptic techniques, and solution and reagent preparation
- Experience utilizing Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Strong knowledge of logistics and inventory management
- Knowledge of sterilization procedures
Timeline
Laboratory Technologist I
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
03.2023 - 09.2024
Chemistry Co-Op Intern
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
06.2021 - 06.2022
Compliance Officer/Administrator
GA Technical Services, Inc.
04.2015 - 03.2023
B.S. Chemistry -
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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