Erick Aguirre
Tucson
Summary
Seeking a full-time position where my skills and experience align with my aspiration to think customer and deliver quality service.
Experience with material and equipment handling procedures and documentation. Proficient with computers and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Well organized and highly skilled in a priority setting. Work well independently and with other team members. Dedicated to learning new skills. Punctual, reliable. Ability to analyze problems and create solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Core Technician
TPG/ASARCO Grupo Mexico Mining
2026.01 - Current
- Core Handling: Unstacking, organizing, logging, and storing diamond drill core boxes.
- Sampling: Cutting drill core samples using a rock saw, tagging, and bagging samples for laboratory analysis.
- Data Management: Entering sample data, recording core measurements, and maintaining database records.
- Safety & Maintenance: Following all site safety regulations, operating pallet jacks, and maintaining equipment/facilities.
Lab Assistant II
Ventana Medical Systems
2022.08 - 2025.01
- Performs daily, monthly and quarterly instrument and equipment maintenance on Benchmark Ultras and XTs instruments.
- Monitors and maintains usage logs for all equipment and instruments in paper and digital form.
- Monitors, schedules, delivers portable equipment for calibration, and maintains necessary paperwork.
- Troubleshoots minor equipment malfunctions by performing operational tests.
- Monitors and prepares bulk reagents daily.
- Maintains stock room and monitors and/or orders lab supplies inventory.
- Schedules internal equipment repairs and preventative maintenance as necessary.
- Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on Cobas e411 and e601 analyzers.
Biosample Assistant
Ventana Medical Systems
2020.01 - 2022.08
- Inputs clinical trial sample data into the Clinical Information Management System (CIMS) database.
- Reviews QC of samples that have been accessioned.
- Assembles sample collection kits for clients used in enrolling patients into clinical trials.
- Transfers materials, such as blocks and stained/unstained slides to clients.
- Scans slides before sending them out to a pathologist or client.
- Scribes scores for pathologists into CIMS database and performs QC of database entries.
- Notifies relevant stakeholders of samples' discrepancies and other pertinent information.
- Images stained slides on Aperio and I-scan in a timely manner.
Clinical Laboratory Technician I
Ventana Medical Systems
2017.08 - 2020.01
- Performs sample-accessioning, assists in sample processing, testing, and validation activities under direction in CDx CAP/CLIA laboratory.
- Follows standard procedures in performing the tasks, knowledgeable with CAP, CLIA and other accrediting and regulatory agency requirements in laboratory practice.
- Utilizes good documentation practices and follows laboratory safety policies.
- Communicates with project managers and histotech's to ensure the project timelines are met.
- Files blocks, stained and unstained slides in proper location according to their labeling and location in Lab Vantage system.
- Ful fills internal request orders, and orders to have samples shipped out to other sites while maintaining a proper chain of custody.
Biosample Assistant
Ventana Medical Systems
2015.11 - 2017.08
- Inputs clinical trial sample data into the Clinical Information Management System (CIMS) database.
- Reviews QC of samples that have been accessioned.
- Assembles sample collection kits for clients used in enrolling patients into clinical trials.
- Transfers materials, such as blocks and stained/unstained slides to clients.
- Scans slides before sending them out to a pathologist or client.
- Scribes scores for pathologists into CIMS database and performs QC of database entries.
- Notifies relevant stakeholders of samples' discrepancies and other pertinent information.
- Images stained slides on Aperio and I-scan in a timely manner.
Material Handler
Supply One
2013.08 - 2015.11
- Receive, deliver, document and track the movement of 200-250 packages internally per day in a timely and accurate manner using SAP and Excel spreadsheet.
- Plan and coordinate own work; monitor and evaluate the delivery and usability of packaging by employees.
- Maintain appropriate equipment and racking to ensure the safe transport and storage of all packages.
- Maintained package pick up and inventory records.
Education
Diploma -
Ace High School
Tucson, AZ06.2009
Diploma -
Ace High School
Tucson, AZ06.2009
Skills
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self-driven and motivated
- Task prioritization
- Computer skills
- Critical thinking
- Equipment preparation
- Clinical documentation
- Recordkeeping and documentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Core Technician
TPG/ASARCO Grupo Mexico Mining
2026.01 - Current
Lab Assistant II
Ventana Medical Systems
2022.08 - 2025.01
Biosample Assistant
Ventana Medical Systems
2020.01 - 2022.08
Clinical Laboratory Technician I
Ventana Medical Systems
2017.08 - 2020.01
Biosample Assistant
Ventana Medical Systems
2015.11 - 2017.08
Material Handler
Supply One
2013.08 - 2015.11
Diploma -
Ace High School
Diploma -
Ace High School