Alexis Minyard
Locust Fork
Summary
Lab Technician with leadership experience at Sonic Healthcare USA, specializing in process optimization and compliance assurance. Expertise in laboratory procedures and analytical problem-solving, consistently delivering high-quality results. Strong communicator, fostering collaboration within teams to enhance efficiency. Adaptable and dedicated, excelling in fast-paced environments while driving accuracy in all tasks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
Sonic Healthcare USA Anatomic Pathology (Histology Section)
01.2023 - Current
- Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills within the team.
- Operate a processor.
- Embed specimens.
- Accession specimens and operate Laboratory Information System.
- Effectively execute tasks.
- Handle hazardous waste.
- Replace chemicals within the processor.
- Provide high quality cleanliness and accuracy within a lab setting.
- Obtain test send out specimens from a filing system.
- Knowledge on grossing.
Server, Manager
Jefferson’s of Oxford
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Act as a team leader, effectively communicate tasks and lead by example.
- Provide proper paperwork, handle deposits and streamline processes for an effective work environment.
Cashier
Jack’s
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills within the team.
- Take orders and provide excellent customer service.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Investigation, Chemistry
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL04-2023
High School -
Locust Fork High School
Locust Fork, Alabama01.2019
Skills
- Streamlining processes
- Leadership
- Compliance
- Networking
- Forensic science
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Organization skills
- Dedicated
- Driven
- Adaptable
- Laboratory procedures
- Strong work ethic
- Forward thinking
- Research methodologies
Activities Programs Special Interests
AOII – Standards Committee Member, 08/2021, 05/2022, American Chemical Society Member, 08/2021, 05/2023, One on one research with professor examining lead and arsenic pollution in water samples using atomic absorption spectroscopy., The Reproducibility of Counting Sperm Cells Removed from Cotton, Foam, and Polyester Swabs in a Differential Extraction Process, Forensic Toxicology, Pathology, Drug Chemistry
Special Classes
- Macro Molecular Modeling
- Pharmacology
- Biochemistry
- Quantitative Analysis
- Instrumental Analysis
- Advanced Criminalistics
- Forensic Investigation
- Organic Chemistry Sequence
- Drug Chemistry
- Forensic Toxicology
- Biological Methods in Forensic Science
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lab Technician
Sonic Healthcare USA Anatomic Pathology (Histology Section)
01.2023 - Current
Server, Manager
Jefferson’s of Oxford
01.2021 - 01.2023
Cashier
Jack’s
01.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Forensic Science
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Investigation, Chemistry
Jacksonville State University
High School -
Locust Fork High School
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