KIARA JOHNSON
Mobile,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented laboratory technician with hands-on experience in biological, chemical, and environmental laboratory techniques. Strong background in wet lab procedures, data collection, sample preparation, and safety compliance. Seeking a lab technician role in hospital, chemical manufacturing, or industrial laboratory settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Oakwood center for the living
Brewton, Alabama
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Healthcare Facility — Alabama
- Followed strict infection control, PPE, and safety protocols in clinical settings.
- Accurately documented patient information while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
- Assisted with specimen-related tasks and safe handling of biological materials.
- Worked efficiently in fast-paced, regulated environments requiring precision and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to support patient care operations.
Undergraduate Laboratory Experience
University of South Alabama
Mobile, USA
- Performed protein analysis using SDS-PAGE and Western blotting
- Conducted pigment extraction and quantification experiments
- Prepared chemical solutions, buffers, and reagents
- Collected, recorded, and analyzed experimental data
- Used spectrophotometry for absorbance measurements
- Maintained accurate lab notebooks and documentation
- Followed strict laboratory safety and contamination prevention procedures
Microbiology Laboratory Experience
Coastal Alabama Community College
- Cultured and analyzed microbial samples
- Practiced aseptic technique and contamination control
- Prepared media and performed microscopy observations
- Recorded microbial growth and experimental outcomes
Environmental & Geological Lab Experience
University of South Alabama
Mobile, USA
- Conducted soil and environmental sample analysis
- Performed lab-based environmental testing
- Interpreted data related to environmental systems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Alabama
Mobile, ALSkills
- Sample preparation & handling
- Wet lab techniques
- Solution preparation & dilution
- Microscopy & biological staining
- SDS-PAGE & protein analysis
- Western blotting
- Spectrophotometric analysis
- Pigment quantification
- Environmental & soil analysis
- Microbiology culturing techniques
- General Chemistry I & II
- Organic Chemistry I
- Titrations
- PH measurement
- Buffer prep
- Chemical safety & MSDS interpretation
- Laboratory calculations & data analysis
- Microscopes
- Centrifuges
- Spectrophotometers
- Gel electrophoresis equipment
- Pipettes & analytical balances
- Lab safety protocols
- PPE compliance
- Proper waste disposal
- OSHA & GLP familiarity
- HIPAA compliance
- Physical stamina
Additional Experience And Strengths
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience working independently and in team lab settings
- Excellent documentation and data organization skills
- Comfortable following SOPs and quality standards
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused
Websites
Laboratory Experience
- Undergraduate Laboratory Experience, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, Performed protein analysis using SDS-PAGE and Western blotting, Conducted pigment extraction and quantification experiments, Prepared chemical solutions, buffers, and reagents, Collected, recorded, and analyzed experimental data, Used spectrophotometry for absorbance measurements, Maintained accurate lab notebooks and documentation, Followed strict laboratory safety and contamination-prevention procedures
- Microbiology Laboratory Experience, Coastal Alabama Community College, Cultured and analyzed microbial samples, Practiced aseptic technique and contamination control, Prepared media and performed microscopy observations, Recorded microbial growth and experimental outcomes
- Environmental & Geological Lab Experience, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, Conducted soil and environmental sample analysis, Performed lab-based environmental testing, Interpreted data related to environmental systems
Technical Skills
Sample preparation & handling, Wet lab techniques, Solution preparation & dilution, Microscopy & biological staining, SDS-PAGE & protein analysis, Western blotting, Spectrophotometric analysis, Pigment quantification, Environmental & soil analysis, Microbiology culturing techniques, General Chemistry I & II (lecture + lab), Organic Chemistry I (lecture + lab experience), Titrations, pH measurement, buffer prep, Chemical safety & MSDS interpretation, Laboratory calculations & data analysis, Microscopes, Centrifuges, Spectrophotometers, Gel electrophoresis equipment, Pipettes & analytical balances, Lab safety protocols, PPE compliance, Proper waste disposal, OSHA & GLP familiarity
Timeline
CNA
Oakwood center for the living
01.2021 - 01.2022
Undergraduate Laboratory Experience
University of South Alabama
Microbiology Laboratory Experience
Coastal Alabama Community College
Environmental & Geological Lab Experience
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Alabama