Dynamic Lab/Microbiology Lab Assistant at Overlake Hospital Medical Center, adept at enhancing lab productivity and safety. Expert in aseptic techniques and contamination control, I mentored junior staff while optimizing processes. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards, I ensured precise sample collection and effective chemical preparation, contributing to superior research outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab/Microbiology Lab Assistant
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
07.2006 - 02.2016
Accelerated project timelines by efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising precision or quality control standards.
Reduced contamination risks by maintaining a clean and sterile lab environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
Mentored junior laboratory assistants in best practices for microbiology research methodologies, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Increased lab productivity by maintaining well-organized inventories of chemicals, reagents, and supplies.
Enhanced laboratory safety culture by participating in regular training sessions and staying up-to-date on industry best practices for microbiology lab environments.
Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
Removed samples of materials following good practices to achieve accurate test results.
Used correct formulas and procedures to prepare solutions and reagents for testing needs.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
02-2005
Skills
Sample collection
Aseptic techniques
Equipment sterilization
Chemical preparation
Lab safety protocols
Contamination control
Gram staining
Sterilization techniques
PCR analysis
Timeline
Lab/Microbiology Lab Assistant
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
07.2006 - 02.2016
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Bellevue College
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