Benjamin Blackman
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Motivated Biological Technician focused on precise scientific tests and experiments. Communicates findings and documents thoroughly and accurately. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Allocation Specialist
Faircloth Machine Shop
05.2023 - Current
- Exhibited strong attention to detail when setting up machines, making adjustments, and inspecting final product outcomes.
- Managed receiving, allocation, and cutting operations for 50-60 work orders across 15 different machines while adhering to 5S standards
- Helped increase OTD by 20% for critical aerospace and heavy machinery components
- Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies in operations and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Trained new employees to properly operate sawing machines and comply with safety protocols.
Senior Logistics Associate
Harbor Freight Tools
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Greeting customers, aiding them in finding merchandise, cashing out, and loading or unloading merchandise
- Supervising part-time associates in staying on script with emphasis on name and email collection, role-playing to increase ITC and ESP transactions at POS, and directing fellow associates during truck unloading processes
- Met or exceeded sales objectives on consistent basis to drive company growth
- Led sales team to exceed quarterly sales goals
Lab Intern
Harvard Institute of Medicine
04.2012 - 12.2014
- Support research conducted in the Renal Department by culturing cells, staining tissue samples, organizing laboratory samples, and analyzing tissue samples using various wet lab techniques
- Prepared and validated buffers and in-house reagents, calibrators and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders
- Prepared and examined specimens using variety of instruments, histologic and molecular diagnostic techniques
- Conducted and reported on microbiological, serological and chemical analysis on clinical and environmental samples
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NCHigh School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Franklin, MASkills
- Extensive experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access in both Mac and PC platforms
- Knowledge of current good manufacturing practices related to microbiology
- USP 61 and 62 testing experience
- Sterilization techniques
- PCR and DNA Analysis
- Immunohistochemistry assay knowledge
- Microbial Identification
Additional Information
- Awards and Activities: Fall 2017 National Honors Society Certificate of Recognition, 2013 Tri-M Music Honors Society Certificate of Achievement, 2012, 2013
Timeline
Material Allocation Specialist
Faircloth Machine Shop
05.2023 - Current
Senior Logistics Associate
Harbor Freight Tools
09.2020 - 05.2023
Lab Intern
Harvard Institute of Medicine
04.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wake Forest University
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
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