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Dawn Matzke

Stewartville,MN

Summary

Reliable and highly accurate [Job Title] focused on quality completion of all lab procedures under tight deadlines. Works well under pressure. Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Leverages [Area of expertise] expertise to manage job functions. Excellent communicator with focus on results. Talented Assistant with excellent interpersonal skills and more than [Number] years of experience. Highly effective and knowledgeable in [Software]. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Compassionate laboratory technician trained to handle issues and remain level-headed at all times. Offering drive to work hard and serve as valued employee. Competent Laboratory Assistant well-versed in equipment calibration, specimen preparation and sample testing. Forward-thinking and hardworking team player with extensive experience working in labs and performing thorough research. Familiar with automated lab equipment laboratory information systems. Organized Lab Assistant with [Number] years of hands-on experience and exceptional skills in recordkeeping and specimen collection. Well-trained and comfortable dealing with complex and sensitive laboratory equipment. Accurate in extracting reliable and valuable results. Hardworking and competent [Job Title] with extensive knowledge in clinical laboratory operations. Punctual and professional, willing to work various shifts and driven to perform successfully in solitary role or as part of team. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task]. Offering [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Assistant

Mayo Clinic
Stewartville, MN
07.1996 - Current
  • Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory
  • Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system
  • Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples
  • Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
  • Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory
  • Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols
  • Worked closely with lab staff on special projects
  • Provided assistance in training new lab personnel on proper techniques, safety guidelines, and protocol adherence for smooth integration into the team environment
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to research findings, methodologies, or patient data when required by regulations or ethical standards
  • Prioritized tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality results in a fast-paced laboratory environment
  • Reduced downtime in the laboratory by troubleshooting issues with equipment and identifying solutions quickly
  • Achieved timeliness in sample processing for optimal preservation of specimen integrity during analyses
  • Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
  • Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results
  • Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices
  • Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations
  • Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff
  • Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols
  • Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.

Education

High School Diploma -

Stewartville Senior High School
06.1996

Skills

  • Laboratory techniques
  • Specimen Processing
  • Lab equipment maintenance
  • Lab Inventory Management
  • Safe specimen handling
  • Lab Safety Protocols
  • Trained in HIPAA compliance
  • File Management
  • Documentation requirements
  • Sample checking
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Hazardous waste disposal
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Documentation compliance
  • Positive Attitude
  • Team Collaboration
  • Laboratory work competency
  • Specimen handling
  • Data Analysis
  • Attention to Detail
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Safety Protocols
  • Document processing
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Sample Logging

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Mayo Clinic
07.1996 - Current

High School Diploma -

Stewartville Senior High School
Dawn Matzke