Jakob Carabay
Visalia,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Firefighter position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Land O' Lakes
Tulare, CA
07.2014 - 02.2020
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Implemented inventory management system to maintain optimal levels of supplies, preventing delays in testing processes.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Maintained consumables and glassware inventory by receiving and inventorying incoming shipments.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Provided expert guidance on troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing downtime and disruptions.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Education
Fire Science Certification - Fire Science
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA06.2025
High School Diploma -
Tulare Western High School
Tulare, CA06.2006
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Computer Literate
- Critical Thinking
- Oral and Written Communication
- Leadership
- Knowledge of Small Engines
- Physical Strength & Stamina
- Fire Prevention Education
Hobbies
- Outdoor Activities
- Reading
- Exercise
- Learning Languages
- Art
- Cooking
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Land O' Lakes
07.2014 - 02.2020
Fire Science Certification - Fire Science
College of The Sequoias
High School Diploma -
Tulare Western High School