Christian Morales
Hempstead,USA
Summary
Hardworking, reliable, competent, and detail-oriented lab technician with 3 years of experience in microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and pharmaceutical testing. Skilled in PCR, aseptic sample processing, and QA procedures in regulated environments. Motivated individual who is always willing to continue improving and learning. Currently pursuing an M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science at Long Island University. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Technician Aide
FDA Contract Calloway & Associates
Jamaica, NY
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Media and solution preparation: Weigh, mix, adjust the pH, heat various combinations of components in water solutions, transfer these solutions between containers and instrumentation, and label these media solutions in accordance with lab quality program procedures, and autoclave to sterilize the product.
- Sterilization: Sterilize prepared media, dirty containers, and waste materials. This involves placing the items into an autoclave and later removing them for use, for storage, or for disposal as appropriate.
- Sample Preparation: Use aseptic technique to remove the appropriate amount of material from the item being analyzed, and place the samples into containers. These samples may be frozen, refrigerated, or at room temperature.
- Dishwashing: Perform glassware washing, both manually and by using an automatic dishwasher. In both cases, this will involve emptying and hand-scrubbing various-sized containers, and transferring them between locations for washing, drying, use, sterilization, and storage.
- Waste Collection and Disposal: Collect all contaminated, and otherwise dirty, waste materials from collection sites throughout the laboratory, and safely transfer them to the decontamination or disposal areas for further processing.
- Laboratory Custodial Support: Maintain the cleanliness of all laboratory areas.
- Laboratory Safety Support: Complete daily and weekly checks of all laboratory eye-washing and shower stations.
- Temperature Mapping: Perform periodic temperature mapping of equipment or locations by placing temperature sensors in temperature-controlled units, and collecting data for the specified time period, as established by SOP.
- Daily and weekly monitoring checks of the DI water systems.
- Assisting with the monitoring of the DI water system by performing quality assurance checks, including visual checks on the system, such as reading meters, gauges, noting color changes, checking lights, etc.
- Perform pipette calibration via the Artel Pipette Calibration System, in accordance with the laboratory’s SOP, making sure to properly label each pipette.
Lab Technician
Certified Laboratories
Melville, NY
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Conduct microbiological qualitative or quantitative analyses by following all SOP’s and laboratory procedures.
- Perform standard and non-standard laboratory prep procedures according to internal Standard Operating Procedures.
- Aseptically perform microbiology sampling, plating, and testing of samples.
- Record data for media preparation, the autoclaves, and pH in a specific, clear, and concise manner.
- Verify and record calibration of the top load balance used to weigh samples.
- Check and record temperature of all refrigerators, freezers, and water baths in the Microbiology department.
- Identifies and communicates results that require further discussion with Department Manager/Supervisor.
- Being able to run VIDAS automated immunoassay system in order to detect if there is salmonella or listeria present for environmental and food samples. Tests can include Listeria Mono, LPT Listeria, Listeria Species, Salmonella, SPT, TTRV high/low Salmonella, and ECPT E. Coli.
- Maintain monthly cultures and run controls daily. Streak MOX, Hex, and XLD media plates and keep record of all positive presumptive.
- Being able to run PCR Testing via Hygiena BAX System Q7, that can detect pathogens reliably and range from rapid screening to highly specific testing, some of these tests include real-time PCR rapid tests, at the species and genus levels and a wide range of DNA extraction.
- Performing Pharmaceutical Testing for the Pharmaceutical Department, via USP 61and USP 62 while following SOP and FDA methods. Continue with pharmaceutical testing following with batch actions, inoculating with the appropriate media, incubating sample in the appropriate incubator in regards to temperatures required for specific testing. Streaking all incubated samples on to the correct media agar plates in order to see if there is any potential growth. If growth is present report it based on if it’s typical or atypical. All samples that have growth present would then go through a confirmation process.
- Assist with performing Vitek confirmation in order to assist in accurate microbial identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing.
- Assist with equipment autoclave duties, laboratory organization, supply inventory, calibrations, cleaning or sterilizing.
- Perform regular maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Maintain a clean and sterilized laboratory environment.
- Perform media and reagent preparation while also performing quality control.
- Learn new techniques and technologies as appropriate.
Classroom Aide
Kellenberg Memorial High School
Uniondale, NY
09.2020 - 01.2022
- To assist classroom teachers in the instructional process, reinforcing instruction.
- Cover the class when the teacher isn't available.
- Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe educational environment.
- Aid instructional efforts of the teacher.
- Assist students with academic tasks.
- Working with students to ensure that content is understood.
- Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times.
- Ability to operate as a team member and get along with others.
- Assisting students with assignments or difficult concepts.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Long Island University
Brookville, NY06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY06.2020
High School Diploma - High school
Kellenberg Memorial High School
Uniondale, NY06.2016
Skills
- Sample accessioning
- Inventory oversight
- PCR techniques
- Equipment calibration
- Instrument Calibration
- Laboratory safety
- Microbiological analysis
- Sample preparation
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Data recording
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Computer proficiency
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Work ethic
Certification
- B.S. in Biosciences
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- National Honors Society, Achieved by being on Honor Roll all four years of high school.
- Dean's List at Farmingdale State College, Achieving a superb GPA while obtaining a bachelor's.
Timeline
Lab Technician Aide
FDA Contract Calloway & Associates
06.2024 - 05.2025
Lab Technician
Certified Laboratories
05.2022 - 06.2024
Classroom Aide
Kellenberg Memorial High School
09.2020 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience
Farmingdale State College
High School Diploma - High school
Kellenberg Memorial High School
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