Elena Caruso
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Coral Reef Labs
05.2023 - Current
- Trained staff, scheduled work hours and assigned projects for 15-person work group.
- Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate COAs
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize profitability.
- Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Analytical Chemist
Coral Reef Labs
09.2022 - Current
- Carried out laboratory tests and experiments to analyze, identify and isolate chemical compounds.
- Troubleshot equipment adjustments to meet and maintain safety, output and quality expectations.
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory spectrometers and chromatographs.
- Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results.
- Collaborated with supervisors, engineering and other personnel on quality and performance improvements.
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems
Laboratory Technician
Green Analytics LLC.
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Analyzed and input data into LIMS
- Principal and trainer of heavy metals department
- Cataloged and prepared CCVs and calibration curves for ICP-MS
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments
- Performed quality inspection of paper data and instrument batch files
Apparel Department Trainer
Target
09.2015 - 12.2021
- Managed inventory by assisting co-workers with stocking, pricing items, and product placement
- Implemented new floor designs, merchandise displays and sales advertisements
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service
- Opened and closed store independently when needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA06.2020
High School Diploma -
Cumberland Valley High School
Mechanicsburg, PA06.2016
Skills
- Analytical Chemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking
- Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS, ICP-MS, LC-MS)
- Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Quantitative PCR
Volunteer Experience
- Foster parent with Castaway Critters
- Volunteer for Special Olympics
- Volunteer for West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Work Camps Inc.
- Volunteer for Youth Services Opportunities Project
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Coral Reef Labs
05.2023 - Current
Analytical Chemist
Coral Reef Labs
09.2022 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Green Analytics LLC.
03.2021 - 09.2022
Apparel Department Trainer
Target
09.2015 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Temple University
High School Diploma -
Cumberland Valley High School
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