Candrese Tucker-Williams
Westland,Mi
Summary
Results-driven laboratory scientist passionate about cooking, seeking full-time position. Extensive experience in data collection and interpretation, consistently meeting stringent compliance standards. Committed to creating innovative culinary creations by leveraging attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Goal is to excel in scientific and culinary settings through a blend of precision and creativity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Hygiene Officer/Science Technician
Wayne County Community College District
01.2014 - Current
- Develop and oversee the Chemical Hygiene Plan for all district science laboratories to ensure safety and compliance.
- Manage and prioritize purchase requests for science equipment, materials, and supplies across all campuses.
- Order and track science equipment and materials, ensuring timely delivery and accurate inventory management.
- Receive, inspect, and process orders, handling returns and ensuring all shipments are directed to the correct locations.
- Supervise the disposal of contaminated waste, adhering to regulatory standards and safety protocols.
- Train and oversee lab technicians, providing guidance and support to ensure proper laboratory procedures.
- Coordinate equipment repair and maintenance with vendors to ensure optimal functionality and minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with vendors for the purchase and disposal of laboratory materials and equipment.
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of science materials, supplies, and equipment, ensuring efficient resource management.
Wayne County Community College District
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Maintain accurate inventory records for all science equipment and supplies, ensuring up-to-date information.
- Repair or coordinate repairs for laboratory equipment, ensuring functionality and minimizing downtime.
- Receive, log, and assess incoming science equipment and supplies, verifying their condition upon arrival.
- Keep detailed records of all ordered supplies and equipment, managing an active file for reference.
- Train and supervise College Work Study students, providing guidance and oversight in laboratory tasks.
- Create and update laboratory guides and procedures, ensuring all practices are current and effective.
- Assist in auditing laboratory procedures and policies across all campuses to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Monitor safety conditions and equipment, ensuring a safe working environment in the laboratories.
- Maintain an updated Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) log and adhere to safety standards.
- Keep an accurate Laboratory Safety System Audit Checklist, tracking compliance with safety protocols.
- Ensure up-to-date knowledge of (MI) OSHA requirements, incorporating these into laboratory practices.
- Regularly review and update safety procedures and apparatus to ensure ongoing safety and compliance.
- Document incoming and outgoing chemicals and manage personal safety apparatus for laboratory use.
- Prepare all media and maintain viable microbial cultures, ensuring the readiness of materials for experiments.
- Maintain an inventory of stock cultures, performing periodic sub-culturing as required.
- Autoclave microbes upon completion of lab exercises to ensure proper sterilization.
- Oversee the proper disposal of contaminated waste, adhering to safety and environmental regulations.
- Maintain and update inventory of biological stains and reagents, ensuring proper storage and compliance with (MI) OSHA regulations.
- Coordinate repair and maintenance of equipment with appropriate vendors, managing service and repair processes.
- Work with vendors to purchase and dispose of laboratory materials and equipment, ensuring efficient operations.
- Keep the lab open for student use, providing assistance with equipment and supplies as needed.
- Construct and assemble teaching aids, such as displays and models, to support effective laboratory instruction.
- Receive, verify, and manage all incoming laboratory science shipments, ensuring accuracy and handling returns if necessary.
Education
BS - Culinary Management
Henry Ford College
01.2020
AAS - Computer Information Systems, Website Designer
Wayne County Community College
01.2013
BS - Biochemistry
University of Detroit
01.2009
AS - Associates in Science
Wayne County Community College
01.2005
Skills
- Adobe
- Photoshop
- Microsoft Office
- Microscopes repair
- Scale calibrations
- Negotiation-Labor and relation
- Managerial Servsafe Certification
- Specimen Preparation
- Specimen Processing
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Safety Compliance
- Hazardous waste management
- Reagent Preparation
- Specimen Collection
- Electrophoresis
- Chemical Handling
- Instrument Calibration
- Research and documentation
Communityservices
- Part-time Bargaining Negotiation Representative Committee Member, UAW-1796, 2010-01-01, 2015-01-01
- Part-time Bargaining Negotiation Representative Committee Member, UAW-1796, 2015-01-01, 2017-01-01
- Full-time Bargaining Negotiation Representative Committee Member, UAW-1796, 2017-01-01, 2020-01-01
- Full-time Steward, Local UAW-1796, 2020-01-01, present
Certification
- Managerial Servsafe Certification
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Chemical Hygiene Officer/Science Technician
Wayne County Community College District
01.2014 - Current
Wayne County Community College District
01.2005 - 01.2014
BS - Culinary Management
Henry Ford College
AAS - Computer Information Systems, Website Designer
Wayne County Community College
BS - Biochemistry
University of Detroit
AS - Associates in Science
Wayne County Community College
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