CHRIS MILES
Biospecimen Handler
Houston,TX
Summary
With 8 years of experience in business administration and customer service, I offer a strong skill set to contribute to your team. Thriving in fast-paced work environments, I excel under pressure thanks to my creative and diligent personality. I possess expertise in database navigation and general office administration, enabling me to efficiently handle complex tasks. My strong organizational abilities and self-sufficiency guarantee successful project completion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Processing Trainer/Team Lead Assistant
Bio-Reference Laboratories
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Bio-Reference Laboratories | Houston, Texas
- Directed key clinical processing activities on third shift.
- Brought difficult test requests to the attention of technologists for quick action.
- Coordinated with different teams in the lab for seamless functionality.
- Collaborated training new employees in clinical specimen processing procedures with team leads
- Prioritized urgent or stat samples to ensure timely results for clinicians
- Implemented training guides and templates for clinical new employees and senior staff in order to improve workflow
- Assessed and developed solutions to problems using knowledge and technology
- Bio-Reference Laboratories | Houston, Texas
Biomolecular Engineering Lab Assistant
University of Houston
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted graduate students with general lab cleaning and maintenance
- Prepared chemicals and solutions for laboratory experiments
Student Intern
Special Collections - M.D. Anderson Library
Houston, TX
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Singlehandedly selected to begin the initial cleaning process of a privately donated academic collection for the special collections department.
- Performed initial cleaning and preservation procedures to maintain the integrity and longevity of rare and valuable materials.
- Organized and cataloged items for seamless integration into the library's existing collection using archival practices.
- Ensured proper handling and care of delicate materials with attention to detail and safety protocols
Administrative Assistant (Student)
M.D. Anderson Library
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Uploaded monthly expense reports to interdepartmental database in collaboration with financial assistant II.
- Aided in updating purchase and order requests.
- Consistently conducted inventory checks, refilled necessary tools and distributed materials across departments.
- Managed the filing of company vouchers.
- Offered assistance to library personnel.
Education
B.S. - Biotechnology
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2026
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Leadership & mentoring
- Microsoft Windows OS
- Microsoft Office
- Data entry & typing
- Navigating new databases
- Written communication
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Training method development
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Clinical Processing Trainer/Team Lead Assistant
Bio-Reference Laboratories
01.2020 - 11.2024
Biomolecular Engineering Lab Assistant
University of Houston
08.2016 - 06.2017
Student Intern
Special Collections - M.D. Anderson Library
05.2016 - 08.2016
Administrative Assistant (Student)
M.D. Anderson Library
09.2013 - 08.2016
B.S. - Biotechnology
University of Houston
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