Julia Peterson
Murphy,NC
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Experienced Laboratory Manager with a focus on continuous improvement. Always seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency, processes, or operations. Prepared to offer many years of industry experience to a new role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Cherokee County Health Department
Murphy, NC
08.2005 - 07.2024
- Documented changes or modifications made to laboratory procedures and instruments.
- Ordered supplies to maintain sufficient inventory levels in the lab.
- Trained new personnel on laboratory procedures and techniques.
- Coordinated external contract services related to laboratory sample analysis.
- Managed and maintained laboratory equipment, including calibrations, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
- Performed routine maintenance on lab equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Developed and implemented laboratory safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Maintained records of all test methods used in the laboratory environment.
- Evaluated test results and determined appropriate corrective action when needed.
- Conducted quality control checks on samples for accuracy and precision.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or performance issues.
- Developed standard operating procedures for safe lab practices.
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the lab, including staffing and scheduling of personnel.
- Maintained compliance with laboratory, company and legal regulations.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Tri-County Community College
Murphy, NCSkills
- Quality controls
- Laboratory Management
- Hazardous waste management
- Equipment management
- Environmental Monitoring
- Research coordination
- Cell Culture
- Equipment Maintenance
- Sample Processing
- Data Interpretation
- Procedure Monitoring
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Employee Supervision
- Lab equipment maintenance
Affiliations
- Experience in bookkeeping for many years with my husbands business
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Cherokee County Health Department
08.2005 - 07.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Tri-County Community College
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