Colin Shimp
Wyomissing,PA
Summary
Hardworking and competent professional with extensive knowledge in clinical laboratory operations. Punctual and professional, willing to work various shifts and driven to perform successfully in a solitary role or as part of a team.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Dairy Farmers of America
06.2026 - Current
- Conducted routine tests on dairy products for quality assurance.
- Recorded and analyzed test results to ensure compliance with industry standards, supporting quality assurance efforts.
- Operated laboratory equipment and maintained proper calibration procedures.
- Prepared samples for analysis following safety and operational protocols.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Trained new staff on laboratory procedures and safety guidelines.
- Monitored stock inventory levels to maintain availability of lab supplies. of supplies and ordered replacements as needed.
- Contributed to development of standard operating procedures for lab processes, enhancing consistency and reliability.
Server
Coastal Grille
Wyomissing, PA
12.2020 - 06.2026
- Deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment, managing multiple tables and orders efficiently
- Collaborated with team members to enhance operational efficiency and ensure guest satisfaction.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and food pairings effectively.
- Trained new employees on customer service standards and safety protocols to maintain high service quality.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and food pairings to enhance dining experience.
- Processed cash transactions for customer purchases and electronic transactions with accuracy and attention to detail
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on service standards on customer service standards and safety protocols
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
James Madison University
VirginiaHigh School Diploma - Honor Society -
Wyomissing High School
Wyomissing, PA 09.2018 - 01.2021
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Laboratory techniques
- Data Analysis - Can process many different forms of spetcra such as GC, NMR, FT-IR, ect
- Standard operating procedures
- Laboratory workflow coordination
- Laboratory report writing
- Sample accessioning
- Safety protocols
- Laboratory supply management
- Thermal analysis techniques
- Waste management
- Problem solving
- Analytical problem-solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Flexible teamwork
PROJECTS
- Machine Learning Project In this project we used AI models to Identifying Carbonyl Stretches in IR Spectra
- Thermal Expansion Coefficient of MgO Through Powder X-Ray Diffraction - Used Powder X-Ray Diffraction (PXRD) to find the thermal expansion coefficient of materials.
- NMR to predict the thermodynamics of enol-keto Tautomerization
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Dairy Farmers of America
06.2026 - Current
Server
Coastal Grille
12.2020 - 06.2026
High School Diploma - Honor Society -
Wyomissing High School
09.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
James Madison University