Alex Atherton
Urbandale
Summary
Resourceful and experienced technician with 12 years of experience in laboratory settings, including roles as a lead technician and supervisor. Skilled in laboratory techniques, SOP development, and data analysis. Proven ability to manage schedules, train new hires, and maintain laboratory cleanliness. Possesses strong leadership and supervising skills, with experience in managing teams of 20-30 people. Proficient in various laboratory instruments and techniques, including mass spectrometry and microscopy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant
Urbandale
02.2020 - Current
- At the beginning of the pandemic, I left Aqua-Tech so that I was able to stay home and social distance with my daughter. During that time, I homeschooled her for 2 years.
- I also obtained positions as a personal assistant for multiple high powered women. I helped with their businesses, as well as their daily lives and schedules.
- I trained my replacements before moving from Texas to Iowa this summer.
Lead Technician/Supervisor
Aqua-Tech Laboratories, Inc.
Bryan
06.2017 - 02.2020
- Trained new hires and proper laboratory techniques and SOPs
- Helped to develop and proofread SOPs
- Responsible for running analyses and maintaining laboratory cleanliness
- Reviewed data and sent analysis reports to state agencies (TCEQ)
- Managed schedule and oversaw completion of projects done by technicians
- Ran mercury analyzer and mass spectrometers for heavy metal detection
- Set up incubation and media for microbial testing
- Point of contact for many audits to continue state accreditation. Spoke with auditors and ensured all documentation was correct and in order.
Stay at Home Mom
N/A
College Station
10.2015 - 08.2017
- I took a few years off of work after moving across Texas. My daughter was not in school yet, and I used those years to grow my bond with her, as well as teaching her to read and write.
Team Lead
Ameritox Medication Monitoring Solutions
Midland
04.2008 - 09.2015
- Managed shift of 20-30 people
- Reagent Manager- ordered supplies for reagents and standards. Ran QAQC to ensure uniformity and quality.
- Trained on TECAN
- Team lead during system conversion and during CAP accreditation for military contract
- Responsibilities included- maintaining COC, running assays, aliquoting, and extraction for GC-MS and LC-MS
Education
Dental Assisting - Vocational Education and Training
Southeastern Career Center
Midland, TXCollege -
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NMHigh school diploma or GED -
Permian High School
Odessa, TXSkills
- Microscopy
- Supervising Experience
- Laboratory information management systems
- Project Management
- Customer service
- Mass spectrometry
- Research & development
- Microbiology
- Data analysis
- Mercury analysis
- SOP development
- Microbial testing
- Quality assurance
- Equipment calibration
- Audit compliance
- Gas chromatography
- Specimen processing
- Chromatography techniques
- Chemical handling
Timeline
Personal Assistant
02.2020 - Current
Lead Technician/Supervisor
Aqua-Tech Laboratories, Inc.
06.2017 - 02.2020
Stay at Home Mom
N/A
10.2015 - 08.2017
Team Lead
Ameritox Medication Monitoring Solutions
04.2008 - 09.2015
Dental Assisting - Vocational Education and Training
Southeastern Career Center
College -
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
High school diploma or GED -
Permian High School