Blair Henderson
Laboratory Assistant
Chicago,IL
Summary
Reliable and highly accurate operations specialist with a penchant for healthcare and a passion for data analysis.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Assistant I- Returns
Tempus
Chicago, IL
10.2021 - Current
- Performed returns and quality assurance for up to one hundred FFPE samples daily.
- Reviewed medical records for specialized shipping information
- Created log for out-of stock kit orders in order to hold team accountable.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
Cell Lab Tech
PPD
Middleton, WI
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Formulated media and aliquots in bulk on tight deadlines in GMP laboratory
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Assisted scientists through data review, trending, and submission of audits
- Tracked down certificates of analysis and other documents from clients and uploaded them to appropriate databases.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
Office Assistant
Empire Photography
Madison, WI
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for database management
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Delivered exceptional customer service with parents and clients via email and telephone
- Verified accuracy of business records by consistently updating customer information.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Coded customer interactions in a detailed log for trending
- Sorted mail and made deliveries to clients using company vehicles.
Manager
WBCR
Beloit, WI
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Trained and led a team of over 50 volunteers in operations of community radio station
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Troubleshooted and repaired malfunctioning broadcasting equipment
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts, secured $10,000 grant for new station transmitter
- Drafted advertising copy, maintained strict regulation of FCC guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Beloit College
Beloit, WI 08.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
LIMS ExperienceDatabase Management
Data and statistical analysis
HIPAA compliance
Life science industry background
Certification
Google Certificate of Data Analytics
Timeline
Google Certificate of Data Analytics
08-2022
Lab Assistant I- Returns
Tempus
10.2021 - Current
Cell Lab Tech
PPD
07.2020 - 06.2021
Office Assistant
Empire Photography
08.2019 - 07.2020
Manager
WBCR
08.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Beloit College
08.2015 - 05.2019