Cristina Hurtado
Morgan Hill,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional with 17 years of experience in germination laboratory coordination. Accustomed to meeting deadlines and executing tasks promptly. Committed to fostering team collaboration, adapting to dynamic environments, and excelling in problem-solving while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Experienced with laboratory coordination, including maintaining equipment and managing supplies. Utilizes organizational skills to ensure seamless laboratory operations and adherence to safety standards. Knowledge of best practices in lab management and effective team support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Coordinator
Sakata Seed America
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Fully trained new laboratory personnel and provided guidance to the new laboratory staff
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, ensuring availability of necessary materials for experiments and research.
- Supervised a diverse team of technicians, fostering professional growth through mentorship and skill development opportunities.
- Increased collaboration between team members through regular meetings and open communication channels, fostering a positive work environment.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing updated equipment in the new facility.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Assisted in moving the whole lab to the new facility.
Lab Technician
Sakata Seed America
01.2010 - 04.2022
- Expertise in data entry in Axapta and Dax and D365 and data processing
- Proficient in handling, organizing, prioritizing and reviewing samples
- Excellent at writing procedures and providing scheduling of tests to avoid test conflicts
- Evaluated tests and reported test results
- Ability to handle material delicately and appropriately
- Ability to adjust to seasonal work surges
- Assisted in the training of new lab technicians.
- Participated in referrals for research projects.
- Improved lab efficiency by streamlining sample processing and documentation procedures.
Administrative Assistant
Sakata
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Knowledge of record keeping, organization of lab sheets, samples and orders.
- Multitasking and use of critical thinking in appropriate situations
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership.
- Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Education
Diploma -
Live Oak High School
Certificate - Seed Training
Iowa State and UC Davis
Morgan Hill, CA01.2006
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Sample preparation
- Chemical handling
- Staff management
- Quality control procedures
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Task prioritization
- Staff training
- Staff supervision
- Continuous improvement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lab Coordinator
Sakata Seed America
05.2022 - 12.2024
Lab Technician
Sakata Seed America
01.2010 - 04.2022
Administrative Assistant
Sakata
01.2007 - 01.2010
Certificate - Seed Training
Iowa State and UC Davis
Diploma -
Live Oak High School
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