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Andy Glass
Laboratory Analyst
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Skilled Laboratory Analyst proficient in testing water from internal and external sources using instrumental analysis and wet chemistry methods. Exhibits strong analytical skills to excel in laboratory settings. Routinely performs laboratory procedures requiring advanced technical skills and sound judgment in chemistry and microbiology.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Analyst
Lakehaven Water And Sewer District
Federal Way, WA
09.2012 - Current
- Operated and troubleshot equipment, instruments and associated software and routinely performed quality control on instrumentation to comply with established specifications.
- Prepared samples and assisted laboratory personnel in performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical instruments, techniques and methods.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Verified normal and abnormal definitive results, correlated abnormal test results with other data and sought consultation when necessary.
- Analyzed liquid samples by performing routine and special laboratory tests and followed department protocols to review results.
- Ordered laboratory supplies and necessities to maintain appropriate level of inventory.
- Cleaned and removed biohazard waste and inventory within laboratory to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Recorded, reported and posted test results using [Software].
- Prepared samples for shipping in proper containers using proper preservation techniques.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
- Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Ecology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 09.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
Specimen handling
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Certification
Wastewater Operator III License
Timeline
Wastewater Operator III License
03-2017
Laboratory Analyst
Lakehaven Water And Sewer District
09.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal Ecology
Iowa State University
09.2002 - 05.2006
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