Cole Richter
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Motivated, collaborative, team-player who is known to be easy-going. Young professional with college degree seeking to continue job experience in the biomedical and health research fields. High-performing worker known to adapt and quickly learn necessary responsibilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Laboratory Technician
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc.
2024.05 - Current
- Provides general laboratory support for sampling of raw material, incoming stability and finished product sample processing, basic physical testing, and inventory administration.
Group Lead Pheresis
CSL Plasma
2023.01 - Current
- Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Managed primary area of production averaging 350 donors per day by addressing issues pertinent to employees or production and implementing timely solutions,
Machine Technician
CSL Plasma
2022.10 - Current
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Responsible for calling manufacturer to order replacement components.
Senior Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
2022.05 - 2023.01
- Continued previous obligations of a phlebotomist but with added responsibilities of basic staff management
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
2021.09 - 2022.05
- Responsible for safe and efficacious collection of whole blood by performing venipuncture.
- Additionally responsible for accurately recording pertinent data while maintaining satisfying levels of donor support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2020
High School Diploma -
Illinois Lutheran High School
Crete, IL04.2016
Skills
- Proficient with LabScribe v4 and related iWorx Systems for measuring physiological recordings
- Inventory Control
- Rapid Judgement and Decision Making
- Staff Management and Meeting Coordination
- Patient Support
- Specimen Collection and Storage
- Proficient with WinCoot for analyzing protein function and structure
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Haemonetics PCS2 Machine Maintenance and Repair
- Certified Phlebotomist
Projects
From the Dinner Pot to Smoking Pot; How a Better Understanding of Cannabidiol Could Alleviate Anxiety and Modulate Hunger
Christopher Timmer, Madison Zielinski, Cole Richter, and Dr. Daniel A. Bergman
Active member of research team, conducting research on the effects of Cannabidiol (CBD) on Orconectes propinquus
crayfish as part of a team working on a graduate-level thesis. Responsible for presenting findings and conclusions of the project to faculty and any other interested parties in 2019 on university grounds. The project was scheduled to present further findings in 2020 before COVID cancellations. The embedded link will lead to a poster summarizing the study's findings
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6zFtVK6319c7ztEIG17o5R7JANUFJDF/view?usp=sharing
References
Judith Sinkler (Assistant Center Manager)
Phone: 616-210-9142
Danielle Bailey (Medical Supervisor)
Phone: 616-250-6012
Timeline
QC Laboratory Technician
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc.
2024.05 - Current
Group Lead Pheresis
CSL Plasma
2023.01 - Current
Machine Technician
CSL Plasma
2022.10 - Current
Senior Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
2022.05 - 2023.01
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
2021.09 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Grand Valley State University
High School Diploma -
Illinois Lutheran High School
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