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Collin Phillips

Cordele,GA

Summary

Competent Laboratory Assistant well-versed in equipment calibration, specimen preparation and sample testing with proper sanitation protocols. Forward-thinking and hardworking team player with extensive experience working in labs, animal retail locations, and HVAC companies. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Assistant

Dr. MD Nimaul Kabir
Albany, GA
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Performed Food based decontamination experiments using various bacterial species
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations when performing experiments.
  • Documented results accurately in lab notebooks according to scientific standards.
  • Provided technical guidance to junior staff members regarding laboratory procedures and protocols.
  • Recorded data from experiments into a computer database system.
  • Monitored quality control measures for accuracy of test results.
  • Prepared specimens for analysis by conducting sample processing and extraction techniques.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning of instruments.
  • Reviewed literature related to research projects conducted in the lab.
  • Assisted researchers with designing protocols for experiments.
  • Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.

HVAC Assistant

Barnhart Air Conditioning
Albany, GA
04.2019 - 08.2024
  • Worked closely with technicians in order to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
  • Followed safety protocols while working with refrigerants such as Freon.

  • Repaired and replaced defective parts of HVAC systems as needed.
  • Operated tools like drills, saws, safely during installation or repair works.

Sales Associate/ Animal Keeper

Optimum Aquarium
Kennesaw, GA
10.2019 - 05.2020
  • Maintained the health of all fish, reptiles, and amphibians within the store.
  • Maintained animal enclosures and fish tanks.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Albany State University
Albany, GA
07-2024

Skills

  • Animal Care
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Complaint Resolution
  • Work Documentation
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Proficient with power tools
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Specimen handling protocols
  • Test Results Interpretation
  • Excellent lab practices
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Accomplishments

Winner of Albany Sate University's Center for Undergraduate Research symposium poster presentation in 2024.

Certification

Certification for FSPCA Preventative Controls for Human Food

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Dr. MD Nimaul Kabir
08.2023 - 08.2024

Sales Associate/ Animal Keeper

Optimum Aquarium
10.2019 - 05.2020

HVAC Assistant

Barnhart Air Conditioning
04.2019 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Albany State University
Collin Phillips