Kevin Vanegas
Chelsea,ME
Summary
Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Technician
Advanced Food Labs
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Receiving and cataloging sample by matrix, temperature, analysis
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Maintaining and updating records of work and lab equipment
- Manual dexterity to operate lab equipment
- Effective leadership skills enabling efficient and good relations with all aspects of the business
- Utilizing computer systems to ensure application of data in an accurate and timely manner
- 15% of company's overstock eliminated with inventory control
- Biohazard and waste training
- Standard lab practices
- Devising and updating SOP's
- Experience with protein purification and extraction
- Experience with gel electrophoresis, PCR, bacterial cultures
- Attention to detail and able to focus at task
- Effective communicator
- Able to effectively complete tasks without supervision.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
Lumber Associate
The Home Depot
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Forklift and sitting reach machine experience
- Operated various machinery with expertise including rotating saw machine
- Clean, organized, efficient, and oriented work ethic
- In charge of receiving and unpacking heavy material with zero supervision required
- Disposal of raw material.
Grocery Clerk
Roche Bros Supermarkets
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Broad understanding of how to manage, order, and stock shelves
- Macro managed a portion of the grocery department (dairy)
- Helped meet quarter and yearly sales.
Customer Service
Spinellis
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed opening and closing times for the company
- Worked as a team member performing cashier duties, product assistance and cleaning
- Served as the company's only bilingual Spanish/English customer service representative
- Carried out catering services specifically for major graduation, government, and wedding ceremonies.
Education
A.S Biotechnology -
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA06.2026
High School Diploma -
Boston Latin Academy
Dorchester, MA06.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Microsoft Word (10 years)
- Microsoft Excel (2 years)
- Multilingual
- Organized and efficient
- Retail/Sales
- Communication Skills: soft skills
- POS experience
- Forklift License
- Reach Truck License
- Warehouse experience
- Retail Management
- Pricing
- Pallet Jack
- Order Picking
- PCR
- GMP/GLP
- Gel electrophoresis
- QC/QA analysis
- Stock/ Inventory control
- Cell Culture
- Materials Handling
- Time Management skills
- Driving 3 years (Class D)
- Customer service
- Positive Attitude
- Quality Control
- Attention to Detail
- Laboratory techniques
- Analytical Thinking
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Instrument Calibration
- Safety Protocols
- Inventory Oversight
Certification
- Driver's License, 03/01/23, 11/01/24
- Food Safety Certification, Present
- DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation, 09/01/23, Present
Additional Information
Able to adapt and perform in various jobs and environments. Individual that strives to better self and those around me.
Hiking, Reading, Deep Social Connections, Traveling, DIY Projects
My passion is to be a well rounded individual with intriguing passions to help those around me and possibly, one day, my community. I enjoy being outdoors in nature, connecting with the peace and tranquility the world has to offer. I hope to explore all the national parks in the country and one day be able to open up a health business with all the wisdom and knowledge I have acquired from the books and traveling I have done. My community, whether it be church or my family, is a big priority to me. On my spare time, I like to create and it is one of the biggest assets that I will cultivate for the rest of my life.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Lab Technician
Advanced Food Labs
04.2022 - 06.2024
Lumber Associate
The Home Depot
03.2020 - 09.2020
Grocery Clerk
Roche Bros Supermarkets
02.2017 - 10.2019
Customer Service
Spinellis
03.2014 - 04.2015
A.S Biotechnology -
Bunker Hill Community College
High School Diploma -
Boston Latin Academy
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