Kirkley Shana
Cottondale
Summary
Results-driven Lab Technician with extensive experience at Hunt Refining, specializing in quality control and sample preparation. Demonstrated expertise in instrument calibration and a keen attention to detail, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proven ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high-quality output and fostering a positive laboratory environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician 2
Hunt Refining
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted in sample preparation and analysis to support laboratory experiments.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety protocols.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime.
- Prepared samples for analysis, adhering to established procedures and quality standards.
- Recorded and analyzed test results, documenting findings in lab information management systems.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Chemist
TTL, Inc
09.2012 - 04.2021
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analyses using chromatography and spectrophotometry techniques.
- Developed and validated analytical methods to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Documented findings in technical reports, maintaining accuracy and clarity for regulatory submissions.
- Monitored inventory levels of chemicals and reagents, ensuring availability for ongoing projects.
- Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
- Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints while maintaining high-quality output standards.
- Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
- Established quality control measures for instrumentation and monitored data quality to operate instrument with control limits.
- Conducted comprehensive chemical analyses for quality control, ensuring adherence to industry and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Alabama
ALSkills
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude
- Sample preparation
- Laboratory techniques
- Chemical handling
- Instrument Calibration
- Laboratory testing
- Documentation and reporting
- Quality control procedures
- Equipment setup
- Equipment calibration
Timeline
Lab Technician 2
Hunt Refining
05.2021 - Current
Chemist
TTL, Inc
09.2012 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Alabama
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