Darrell Myers Jr
Savannah,GA
Summary
Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive. Insightful Laboratory Technician brings dedication to excellence and calm demeanor. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
SNF Holding
06.2022 - Current
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
Grocery Clerk
Publix, Savannah
10.2016 - 09.2022
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Addressed customer complaints and concerns, providing mutually beneficial solutions.
Delivery Driver
FedEx
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12.2019
High School Diploma -
Johnson High School
Savannah, GA05.2014
Skills
- Spanish Translator(Beginner)
- Microsoft Office
- Learning Strategies
- Experimental Testing
- Specification Analysis
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Charting and Graphing
- Production Standards
- Laboratory Procedures
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Quality Standards
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Quality Assurance and Control
Accomplishments
- Valdosta State University Deans List, Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
- 2018 Provisional Patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Valdosta State University Football Team 2014 -2019
- 2019 Valdosta State University Football Team Team Captain
- 2018 Division II Football National Champions
- 2018-19 Division II Gulf South Conference Champions
- 2018 Gulf South Conference All-Academic 2nd Team
- 2021 National Arena League Champion; Albany Empire
- 2022-Current Brunswick High School Wide Receiver Coach
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
SNF Holding
06.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver
FedEx
08.2021 - 04.2022
Grocery Clerk
Publix, Savannah
10.2016 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Valdosta State University
High School Diploma -
Johnson High School