Ian Hastings
N. Sioux City,SD
Summary
Skilled Laboratory Technician with experience in a wide array of laboratory assays, as well as maintaining strict quality control standards. Possesses a strong understanding of laboratory equipment operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Demonstrates the ability to maintain compliance with safety procedures, contributing to the successful completion of projects. Showcases exceptional teamwork skills, often assisting colleagues in getting work completed in a safe and timely manner.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
ACS Laboratories
Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
04.2024 - Current
- Performed chemical analysis of wastewater samples to verify compliance for client certification.
- Performed microbiological assay of drinking water.
- Familiarized with sampling wastewater from sampling ports in industrial settings.
- Proficient in LIMs software for sample management in a laboratory setting.
- Trained in laboratory equipment standard in labs that are EPA certified.
Laboratory Technician
SGS Inc
N. Sioux City, SD
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Aseptic preparation of samples for downstream microbiological processing.
- Knowledge of microbiological procedures for assaying contagions in food products.
- Preparing media for use in plates for microbiological testing.
- Ensured cleanliness of operational spaces to eliminate cross-contamination.
Operator Technician
Poet Biorefining
Chancellor, SD
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Proficient in software for managing machinery across multiple areas of interest.
- Accustomed to 12-hour shifts in a production environment.
- Ensured the quality of product before sale to consumers and vendors.
- Competent in mechanical diagnostics to assess and correct faults in processes and mechanical failures.
- Maintenance of large-scale machinery.
- Familiar with bioprocessing and the management of rate-limiting factors in making a product by way of microbiology.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Biotechnology
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-2022
Skills
- Chemical analysis
- Microbiological testing
- Aseptic techniques
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Equipment calibration
- Safety compliance
- Molecular biology techniques
- Titration techniques
- Scientific writing
- Specimen collection
- Microscopy techniques
- Lab equipment maintenance
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
ACS Laboratories
04.2024 - Current
Laboratory Technician
SGS Inc
03.2023 - 02.2024
Operator Technician
Poet Biorefining
03.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Biotechnology
South Dakota State University
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