Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Associate
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
Southaven, Mississippi
06.2024 - 02.2026
Processed hospital laboratory specimens to ensure timely and accurate testing for patient care.
Verified patient identifiers and specimen labels to guarantee accuracy in laboratory results.
Prepared samples for chemistry, hematology, and microbiology analysis.
Maintained and operated laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, centrifuges, autoclaves, and pipettes.
Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment including cleaning, sterilization, calibration, troubleshooting malfunctions.
Trained new staff on specimen handling and lab workflows.
Followed Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto safety and infection control procedures.
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
American Yeast Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
03.2016 - 05.2024
Monitored incubators, autoclaves, and microscopes during daily microbiology workflows.
Collected production samples from fermentation and processing areas.
Prepared sterile media, reagents, and culture plates for routine laboratory analysis.
Recorded test results in laboratory logs and batch documentation.
Maintained aseptic technique across yeast handling and contamination checks.
Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
Performed microbiological testing on yeast samples for American Yeast Corporation quality control.
Maintained accurate records of laboratory activities and results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
LeMoyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN
05-2013
Skills
Specimen processing
Laboratory instrumentation
Microscopy analysis
Aseptic technique
Quality control
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Time management
Adaptability
Reliability
Interpersonal and written communication
Analytical and critical thinking
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of Clofibric Acid and PPAR-Research in Aqueous Solutions.
Earned recognition in peer-reviewed publications like Electronic Journal of Biology.