Amanda Cardenas
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Educated Microbiology laboratory technician with proven experience improving the scientific community by aiding and assisting in accurate research while complying with laboratory safety protocol and standards. Outstanding data management and report development skills contributing to research funding efforts. Previous experience in preparing and stocking laboratory supplies, data entry utilizing extensive software programs, and running laboratory equipments to support successful research and help the team obtain reliable results.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Virginia Commonwealth University
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Inspected and calibrated pH meters, spectrophotometers and centrifuges.
- Helped scientific and engineering teams improve research by sharing knowledge.
- Documented experiment progress and observations, compiled data and organized findings for analysis.
- Improved data accuracy by maintaining meticulous records of experiments, observations, and results.
- Optimized laboratory workflow by troubleshooting equipment issues and performing routine maintenance tasks.
- Exceeded expectations as a diligent Microbiologist Technician who consistently demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development within the field.
- Advanced microbial studies with thorough knowledge of microscopy, molecular biology, and microbiological techniques.
- Reduced contamination risks by implementing rigorous sterilization and aseptic techniques.
- Ensured regulatory compliance through strict adherence to safety protocols and documentation standards.
- Boosted team efficiency by organizing, restocking and maintaining laboratory environments and equipment.
- Improved research accuracy through meticulous record-keeping and diligent attention to detail.
- Assisted with laboratory research projects to advance knowledge and discovery in healthcare.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Assisted with research into Cardiovascular and Renal research by conducting required experiments.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Carried out tests using scientific techniques and processes.
- Enhanced the accuracy of DNA sample collection by utilizing proper techniques and adhering to strict protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05.2010
Skills
- Lab equipment
- Lab management
- Analysis
- Immunohistochemistry assay knowledge
- Documentation and reporting
- Presentation skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Specimen handling
- Molecular Biology Techniques
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Self Motivation
- Professional Demeanor
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Inventory Control
- Professionalism
- Analytical Skills
- Laboratory Testing
- Chemical Handling
- Chemical identification
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- File and RecordKeeping
- Supply Maintenance
- Thermal analysis techniques
- Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
- DNA Extraction
- Specimen Preparation
- Sample Preparation
- Lab result interpretation
- Cell Culture
- Chemical Reagent Preparation
- Biochemical Assays
- Microbiology Techniques
- Protein Purification
- Instrument Calibration
- Culture Maintenance
- Sterile technique
- Titration Techniques
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Gas chromatography
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Virginia Commonwealth University
02.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
Longwood University