KOLIN WALKER
Dodge City
Summary
Efficient and dedicated Lab Technician with multiple years of accumulated skills across various fields of work. Each job performed with a focus on rapid acquisition of required abilities and talents.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
Servitech Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2025
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
Lab Technician
Archer Daniels Midland
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Worked as a lab technician in a high volume QC and QFC lab focused on testing of industrial and food grade sorghum flour.
- Trained in multiple facets of testing quality of food flour including moisture, granulation, and pH levels.
- Trusted to take over gap in management and was responsible for multiple variations of gluten tests on products. This was to insure product was correctly designated gluten free.
- Maintained a 100% error free and constant documentation on all test results as well as a vigilant organization and preservation of documents within the company's procedures.
- Multiple instances of preventing thousands of pounds of out-of-specification products from being sent out through constant communication with peers.
- Made use of more automated equipment to run tests at a more efficient rate.
Grain Elevator Operator
Archer Daniels Midland
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Independently operated and maintained entire 60+ bin sorghum grain elevator.
- Unloaded grain trucks on a daily basis and through peak harvest season.
- Responsible for reducing grain dust hazards around entire property.
- Constant surveillance and reporting of grain temperatures and moistures.
- Trained in inspection and light maintenance of belts, legs, and all other mechanical devices throughout the entire elevator.
- Knowledge of grain turnover, transfer, and distributions procedures.
Utility Worker
Archer Daniels Midland
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Maintenance of grounds and building sights via sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming.
- Trained in the proper cleaning and care of food production equipment.
- Responsible for bagging and loading of food grade flour and industrial flour.
- Showed capability in bagging, sealing, and releasing thousands of pounds of food grade flour to be shipped nationally and internationally.
- Trained in proper eye, ear, and fall protection according to OSHA standards.
Stagehand
Showmasters Production Logistics
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Setting up audio, video, and other technical or physical devices for events/gatherings/conferences/performances.
- Lifting of heavy framework for stages and large electrical equipment over prolonged hours.
- Team based work with strict deadlines.
- Ability to maintain work flow while not getting in the way of patrons of the event.
- Given written and audible instructions and expected to complete these with precision.
- Immediate problem solving when setting up or tearing down equipment.
- Taking proper care of $100,000+ worth of audio, visual, and lighting equipment.
Warehouse Worker
DS Wood Solutions
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared, cut, and cleaned up different wood projects for clients.
- Familiarity with warehouse safety and comfortable in a warehouse environment.
- Use of different hand tools; drills, saws, sanders, pallet jacks, etc...
- Maintaining clean work area.
- Working in pairs and teams for extended periods of time (10+ Hours).
- Able to meet deadlines and quotas of hundreds of cut, sanded, and finished projects by days end.
Contract Employee / Barback
Boot Hill Distillery
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Part/ Full time worker.
- Multiple responsibilities ranging from janitorial duties to construction work.
- Reported progress to managers repeatedly.
- Worked individually for majority of time employed.
- Barback Responsibilities:
- Responsible for general cleaning and upkeep of the bar and seating area.
- Bussed bar area and cleaned glasses by hand whenever there was down time.
- Took inventory of bar's stock of produce, glassware, and producta.
- Kept bar stocked with all necessary items and souvenir items that were also sold there (shirts, hats, glasses, etc.)
- Helped patrons with questions and other problems whenever head bartender was busy.
Tour Guide
Depot Theater Company
05.2015 - 08.2013
- In charge of personalized tours with customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of building and facilities.
- Responsible for opening and closing building.
- Performed sales duties of various items and souvenirs.
Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan05.2018
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Dodge City Community College
Dodge City05.2017
Skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Computer Skills
- Communication
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Multitask
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Chemical identification
- Sample handling
- Instrument Calibration
- Attention to detail
- Chemical reagent preparation
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Preventive Maintenance
- Laboratory testing
- Machine maintenance
- Laboratory information systems
- Data analysis
- Equipment calibration
- Laboratory techniques
- Analytical thinking
- Equipment setup
Timeline
Lab Technician
Servitech Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2025
Lab Technician
Archer Daniels Midland
03.2020 - 09.2021
Grain Elevator Operator
Archer Daniels Midland
11.2019 - 03.2020
Utility Worker
Archer Daniels Midland
09.2019 - 11.2019
Stagehand
Showmasters Production Logistics
01.2019 - 06.2019
Warehouse Worker
DS Wood Solutions
10.2018 - 12.2018
Contract Employee / Barback
Boot Hill Distillery
06.2016 - 09.2018
Tour Guide
Depot Theater Company
05.2015 - 08.2013
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Dodge City Community College
Kansas State University