Candace Straits
Summary
Compassionate Laboratory Technician trained to handle issues and remain level-headed. Reliable and hardworking with great interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
PIC International
Adrian
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted routine laboratory tests, ensuring compliance with established protocols and safety guidelines to support accurate results.
- Operated laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration and maintenance procedures.
- Prepared samples for analysis, adhering to strict contamination prevention standards.
- Followed strict safety protocols while handling hazardous materials in the laboratory environment.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot technical issues during testing processes.
- Implemented standard operating procedures to streamline lab workflows, reducing turnaround time for test results.
- Analyzed results of tests using statistical methods to determine accuracy of results.
Circuit Broad Programmer
Davco Technology
Saline
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with teams to design user-friendly interfaces that improved user engagement.
- Coded, tested and debugged programs in accordance with established standards.
- Conducted code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.
- Troubleshot software issues and provided timely resolutions to technical problems.
- Coordinated with project managers regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
HHA
Arcadia Home Health
Kalamazoo
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored client health and reported significant changes to healthcare professionals to ensure timely interventions.
- Organized medication timing and provided medications to clients.
- Created a hygienic and secure environment to support client comfort.
- Documented client progress and provided meaningful updates to family members to keep them informed and engaged.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote client well-being.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care plans effectively.
Barefoot Grill
Server/Manager
Coldwater
03.2014 - 09.2018
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Resolved customer issues with knowledgeable and friendly service, promoting high satisfaction.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Education
GED
Hillsdale , MISkills
- Laboratory testing
- Sample preparation
- Sample analysis
- Equipment calibration
- Quality control
- Standard operating procedures
- Safety compliance
- Data analysis
- Record keeping
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Lab Technician
PIC International
05.2024 - Current
Circuit Broad Programmer
Davco Technology
11.2021 - 10.2023
HHA
Arcadia Home Health
02.2020 - 11.2021
Barefoot Grill
Server/Manager
03.2014 - 09.2018
GED