David Saldana
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Adept Lab Technician with over a decade of experience at Eurofins Air Toxic, specializing in laboratory safety and data analysis. Demonstrated expertise in optimizing lab procedures and enhancing efficiency, complemented by a strong foundation in Microsoft Office and equipment maintenance. Known for a positive attitude and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all testing and analysis activities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician 2
Eurofins Air Toxic
11.2014 - Current
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Optimized standard operating procedures based on regulatory guidelines.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Utilized advanced software tools for data management and analysis purposes.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample collection and processing procedures.
- Documented experimental procedures thoroughly, facilitating effective communication among team members.
- Identified areas for process improvement, implementing changes that increased overall lab performance.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and creates
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining optimal functionality.
- 10 years shipping and receiving experience using fedex and DHL.
- Over 10 years experience in Microsoft outlook, word and excel.
- 10 years experience in order pulling, maintaining and logging in samples into Lab Management systems daily to assign bidship number for tracking purposes and to distribute paperwork to project managers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Twin Palms High School
Blythe, CA06.1998
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sample preparation
- Microscopy techniques
- Lab result interpretation
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Research and documentation
- Chemical handling
- Hazardous materials handling
- Hazardous waste management
- Supply maintenance
- Equipment calibration
- Instrument Calibration
- Gas chromatography
- Laboratory equipment management
- Type testing and analysis
- Laboratory safety
- Positive attitude
- Quality control monitoring
- Quality control procedures
- Quality control
- Data analysis
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Sample logging
- Equipment setup
- Machine maintenance
Timeline
Lab Technician 2
Eurofins Air Toxic
11.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Twin Palms High School
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