Celeste Gallardo
Kingsport,TN
Summary
Dedicated professional with a history of meeting outlined goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best influence the positive outcome of the project.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Eastman Chemical Company
05.2021 - Current
- Formulated powder coating paints based on resin chemistry.
- Responsible for making the coatings and completing fitness for use testing.
- Documented test sets and presented data to platform scientists and potential customers.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Created in depth shipping log protocol to prevent lost customer samples.
- Maintained safe working environment by regularly inspecting equipment, chemicals, and laboratory space.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
East Tennessee State University
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Taught Biology 2 labs that focused on organismal and plant biology.
- Created quizzes, checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
Specimen Accesioner
LabCorp
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepped biological samples for testing (centrifuging, pipetting, and aliquoting).
- Utilized healthcare storage databases for fast sample entry.
- Worked directly with patients, nurses, and doctors to finalize results quickly.
Laboratory Technician
Gray Fossil Site
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Performed routine lab maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Worked with binocular scopes to sort microfossils into corresponding animal groups.
- Excavated and cleaned fossils, and assisted researchers during field season.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2018
Skills
- Research
- Critical Thinking Proficiency
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Organizational Expertise
- Tracking Metrics
- Operational Improvements/Efficiency
Accomplishments
- Nominated safety lead for Industrial AD and Technical Services groups
- Co-lead of B230 Technician Networking Team
- Nominated safety mentor for new personnel in Industrial AD
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Eastman Chemical Company
05.2021 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
East Tennessee State University
01.2019 - 05.2021
Specimen Accesioner
LabCorp
06.2018 - 01.2019
Laboratory Technician
Gray Fossil Site
08.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Biology
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Tennessee State University
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