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Work History

Team Lead Media Prep/Microbial Identification/Environmental Service Technician

Nelson Labs

01.2020 - Current

Verify that all media is appropriately labeled and stored based on all regulatory specifications
Ensure Media preparation is completed in timely manner for prompt delivery
Establish efficient and organized lab practice and maintain safe working environment
Provide support in various departments
Isolated bacterial and fungal cultures for identification
Assembled microbiology laboratory: research and stock all equipment and supplies, write SOPs, and work instructions for test methods
Read, reported, and trended all environmental sampling, including locations and personnel
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment, including but not limited to, Non-Viable Particle Counter (Met One), Surface Air Sampler (RCS Unit), certain types of media used to culture bacteria and molds, Pipet and pH meters, and Vacuum filtration systems
Operated autoclave for sterilization of media, bottles, hoses, liquids, and waste
Performed various lab duties such as incubating plates, pouring plates, reading plates, isolating colonies, gram staining, and calibrating lab equipment
Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Supervised team of 8 to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
Developed monthly and daily production output plans to deliver on customer service and financial metrics.
Trained 20 new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations..
Edited and proofread technical documents for accuracy and consistency.

Lab Technician Haircare

International Specialty Products

01.2010 - 01.2015

Formation of batches
Stability Testing on products
Prepare products for release for International Countries
Maintained lab notebook
Performed lab safety techniques and maintained QC
Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
Trained and supervised 4 junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.

QA/QC Lab Technician

Jacobs Labs

01.2010 - 07.2011

Preformed stability testing on samples
Performed water testing in Manufacturing kitchen
Performed package testing and reporting of products.
Developed and implemented procedures to meet product quality standards.
Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.

Level Three Lab Technician

Avon Research and Development Avon

01.2007 - 01.2010

Managed daily operation of product release in Europe, China and Brazil
Prepared documents for Government approval of products for distribution
Maintain stability of formulation of products
Stability Testing on products
Prepare products for release for International Countries
Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.

Lab Technician

Berdan Institute

01.2007 - 01.2008

Prepared stock solution of all lab experiments for the school
Setup and maintained all lab supply inventory
Prepared and assisted class in laboratory experiments
Properly disposed of waste according to OSHA guidelines (pH balance chemicals)
Setup and maintained lab experiments
Prepared and inoculated media (plate/broth)
Prepared solutions, dilutions/serial dilutions
Performed lab safety techniques and maintained QC

Summary

Overview

Work History

Team Lead Media Prep/Microbial Identification/Environmental Service Technician

Lab Technician Haircare

QA/QC Lab Technician

Level Three Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Education

Associate of Science - Natural Science

Certificate - Biotechnology

Skills

Timeline

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