Heather Fitzgerald
Environmental Science
Carol Stream,IL
Summary
Structured Lab Technician offering 1-year background collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with laboratory protocols and procedures and processing and testing techniques. Expertise in antimicrobial and environmental testing. Quality-focused professional recognized for performing all laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lab Technician
Situ Biosciences
Wheeling, IL
11.2020 - Current
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Identified microorganisms present in customer samples and cultivated strains to perform methods
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to customers.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Annotator
Crowd Al
Online, IL
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed GIS models and mapping solutions for unique requirements.
- Created effective maps, charts and other images based on project-specific requirements.
- Mapped local land boundaries, service points and problem locations.
- Determined location and dimensions of objects.
- Transferred and rescaled information from aerial photographs to complete maps.
Assistant Manager
Pacsun
Norridge, IL
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed and mentored team of 25 employees.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Earth And Environmental Science
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL 01.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Hemocytometers
Sterile technique
Specimen collection
Test data analysis
Time Management
Training and Development
Leadership
Decision Making
Interpersonal Communication
Attention to Detail
Microsoft
Field data collection
Autoclave use
Volunteer experience
New Zealand Conservation Volunteers: (2016) Restoration Technician:
- Planted trees for restoration from several die back diseases from travelers
- Planted and restored areas affected from invasive species
- Assisted in projects to protect and restore Kiwi Bird habitats.
Iceland Seeds Volunteer: (2018):
- Assisted in cleanup of debris from Videy Island’s coasts
- Coastal clean up of plastic waste
- Captured photos for environmental restoration articles
Timeline
Annotator
Crowd Al
02.2021 - 09.2021
Lab Technician
Situ Biosciences
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager
Pacsun
03.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Earth And Environmental Science
University of Illinois At Chicago
01.2016 - 05.2020