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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Junica Taylor

Lafayette,LA

Summary

Insightful Laboratory Technician brings dedication to excellence and calm demeanor. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces. Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive. Structured Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Expertise in urinalysis and blood typing. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience. Diligent Laboratory testing focused on timely, quality completion of lab procedures. Works well under pressure within high-volume testing environments. Always ready to help personnel with testing process.

Associate degree, preferably in chemistry or miiumum 17 years equivalent experience in production or lab environment.

Computer skills in MS Word and Excel. Experience with SAP would be a plus.

Basic understanding of statistics. Ability to maintain accurate and timely plant analytical data files.

Sound judgment skills ot evaluate the testing results and respond in an appropriate manner to ensure product quality .

Sufficient independence to fulfill these activities with a ninumum of supervision.

Must be flexible to work on call.

Must be able to lift 50lbs sometimes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Technician

Evonik Corporation
10.2006 - Current
  • Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
  • Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
  • Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
  • Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
  • Interpreted and documented results of test into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
  • Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments in research and development of new and improved products.

Perform quality control analytical testing on raw material, in process, finished product samples types.

QA and Laboratory Manager Assistant

Porocel
10.2007 - 10.2017
  • Resolved issues with product development from inception through post-commercialization processes.
  • Setting up and keep up to date the analytical schedule.
  • Ensuring that the laboratory instrumentation is well maintained and is appropriate to meet the needs of production.
  • Insuring compliance for safety and environment related to all laboratory activities
  • Managing the laboratory spending budget
  • Assuring that all relevant OSHA requirements are met, promoting the HSE.
  • Provide leadership to the lab staff.
  • Provide direction, coaching and technical support to the lab team in order to develop their technical and social skills.
  • Implementation of the development program for lab staff.
  • Implementing, training, documenting and fostering the Quality Control (QC) and Assurance (QA) requirements in the the laboratory.
  • Monitoring the fulfillment of the Quality Assurance and Management System requirements for site.
  • Optimizing the Quality Assurance organization of the lab in the framework of a team work environment.
  • Connect with the lab supervisors in the other sister plants.
  • Connect the the Little Rock plant for the Research and development.
  • Foster continuous improvement of analytical services by leading the development of new analytical methods, in close cooperation with the R&D Department as well as sister plants.



Medical Laboratory Technician

Iberia Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
  • Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
  • Assessed new protocols and equipment for relevance and helped implement chosen updates.
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
  • Specialized in conducting Microbiology, Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis and blood banking tests with accuracy and precision.

Marketing Manager

West Corporation
01.1999 - 02.2003
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Spearheaded trade show participation, showcasing products effectively while networking with potential partners or clients.
  • Negotiated contracts skillfully, achieving favorable terms that contributed to bottom-line results.
  • Excelled with positive outlooks, motivation, discipline empathy, creativity, transparency, adaptability, and goal-driven mindsets.
  • Key skills include analytics, leadership, coaching, communication, and strategic thinking to meet sales goals.

Education

Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Southwest Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA
2005

Skills

Additional skills and abilities required for this position

  • Specimen handling testing and reporting COA
  • Effective Leadership skills
  • excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 management systems audits and requirements
  • Quality Control
  • Procedure follow and updates
  • Research and Development
  • Lab equipment such as SAP, Leco analyzer, Tiger XRF metals analyzer, Dillon Crush machine, Compact bulk density, Soxcelett Extractions,
  • Shipped and packed final product to customer satisfaction
  • Hazardous certified
  • Respiratory fit tested
  • Prejob analysis to see if requirements or met prior to acceptance of material
  • Prepared reports and data on a daily basic to insure product meets customers expectations
  • Unique working conditions: Outline specific physical, environmental, or unique conditions associated with the position
  • Laboratory and Plant environmental handling hazardous and toxic material

Certification

  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • Hazmat certified

Timeline

QA and Laboratory Manager Assistant

Porocel
10.2007 - 10.2017

Laboratory Technician

Evonik Corporation
10.2006 - Current

Medical Laboratory Technician

Iberia Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2006

Marketing Manager

West Corporation
01.1999 - 02.2003

Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Southwest Louisiana Community College
Junica Taylor