CONNIE SCHLUETER
Chickamauga
Summary
Experienced science professional with a strong background in education, research, quality, and clinical laboratories. Proficient in cGMP, SOPs, statistical methods, and scientific procedures. Excellent management, communication, and organizational skills. Seeking a full-time role in a technical environment to apply expertise and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Science Teacher
Walker County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Planned, organized and implemented activities designed to assist student comprehension of chemistry, environmental science and forensic science
FSQR Laboratory Technician
Cargill
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Contract position at Cargill in Dayton, OH from 10/2020 to 04/2021 then direct hire in Lewisburg
- Food safety and quality analysis of corn mill and feed products
- Mycotoxin and NIR testing on feed ingredients
- HPLC, elemental analysis, and qualitative analysis of food ingredients
Research Analyst
University of Kentucky
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Performed ELISA assays, experiments with and maintained cell culture lines
- Assisted with lab/ supplies management and small animal tissue collection
Research Assistant IV
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained rodent colony
- Helped set up a new HPLC
Secondary Science Teacher
Christian County Public Schools
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Planned, organized and implemented activities designed to assist student comprehension of biology and advanced placement biology
Laboratory Technician
Breathitt Veterinary Center
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Performed diagnostic tests in pathology laboratory on various animal specimens
- Hematology analyzer, chemistry analyzer, fecal flotation, stone analysis
Research Technologist II
University of Louisville
09.2007 - 02.2017
- Responsible for managing laboratory organization and maintaining supplies for laboratory
- Analyzed statistical data from experimental testing
- Managed hazardous waste collection and disposal
- Maintained SDS and SOPs
- Prepared and maintained standard test reagents
- Completed small animal testing from start to tissue harvest
Secondary Science Teacher
Delphi Community School Corporation
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Assessed student understanding and need for additional instruction in the subjects of biology, chemistry and physics by creating and implementing detailed lesson plans for instruction
Education
Certificate in Accounting - Business and Accounting
01.2015
Completed 39 hours Business and Accounting.
Certificate in Secondary Education - Secondary Education
01.1992
Completed 31 hours of coursework to receive state certification in secondary education.
Bachelor of Arts - Biology & Physical Sciences
01.1984
Coursework in Biology, Chemistry and Physical Sciences
Skills
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- Advanced MS Office Skills
- Molecular Biology Techniques
- Laboratory Operations Management
- Cell Line Maintenance
- Tissue Analysis
- Workplace Safety Management
- HPLC
- FSQR
- Product Design
- ELISA
Awards
Lean Six Sigma, White Belt, 01/2022
Timeline
Secondary Science Teacher - Walker County Schools
08.2022 - Current
FSQR Laboratory Technician - Cargill
10.2020 - 04.2022
Research Analyst - University of Kentucky
02.2020 - 05.2020
Research Assistant IV - Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2020
Secondary Science Teacher - Christian County Public Schools
02.2018 - 09.2019
Laboratory Technician - Breathitt Veterinary Center
11.2017 - 02.2018
Research Technologist II - University of Louisville
09.2007 - 02.2017
Secondary Science Teacher - Delphi Community School Corporation
08.2005 - 06.2007
Xavier University - Certificate in Secondary Education, Secondary Education
Mississippi University for Women - Bachelor of Arts, Biology & Physical Sciences
University of Louisville - Certificate in Accounting, Business and Accounting