Kristen Grassini
Coventry,RI
Summary
Detail-oriented Lab Supervisor with a strong background in data analysis and inventory management. Skilled in problem-solving and team training, successfully coordinated lab operations to maintain safety and efficiency while driving quality improvements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Manager
DCL Corporation
Warwick, RI
2024.06 - Current
- Managed daily lab operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and maintaining safety compliance.
- Supervised laboratory staff, delivering training on procedures and protocols to improve team competency.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring proper function and timely repairs when needed.
- Coordinated sample collection and preparation for various testing processes.
- Assisted in regulatory compliance audits, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support project initiatives and research goals.
- Created training materials for new employees regarding proper usage of lab instruments and safety guidelines.
- Reviewed data from completed experiments for accuracy before submitting them for publication.
- Conducted quality control tests and monitored results for accuracy.
- Reviewed employee performance, offering feedback and coaching to foster continuous improvement.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Lab Supervisor
DCL Corporation
Warwick, Rhode Island
2021.03 - 2024.05
- Supervised daily lab operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained new staff on laboratory procedures and equipment usage.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies and materials to ensure availability and compliance with operational needs.
- Performed inspections of laboratory environment to identify and mitigate potential risks or hazards.
- Trained new employees in the use of specialized equipment, software, and procedures.
- Assisted in troubleshooting techniques when errors occurred during experiments.
- Performed quality control tests on samples to ensure accuracy of results.
- Analyzed data from experiments and wrote reports on findings.
- Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.
- Collected and organized data to perform data analysis and prepare technical reports.
- Recorded and reported test results accurately, ensuring detailed documentation aligned with laboratory protocols.
Lab Technician
DCL Corporation
Warwick, Rhode Island
2019.09 - 2021.02
- Conducted tests on samples, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Operated laboratory equipment, delivering precise measurements and reliable results.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace following safety protocols.
- Followed standard operating procedures for handling hazardous materials.
- Provided support during equipment calibration and maintenance tasks.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment, including spectrophotometers, centrifuges, and pH meters to ensure accurate results.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of chemicals, supporting compliance and efficient lab operations.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
DCL Corporation
Warwick, RI
2012.01 - 2019.08
- Oversaw daily shipping and receiving operations for efficient workflow management.
- Coordinated inventory control processes, ensuring accurate stock levels to support operational efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for packaging and labeling shipments.
- Monitored equipment maintenance to ensure optimal performance in shipping areas.
- Managed documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments for compliance purposes.
- Performed daily shipping and receiving duties, including verifying items received against invoices or packing slips.
- Identified and implemented improvements in shipping and receiving processes, enhancing overall workflow.
- Created detailed reports on inventory levels and shipment tracking, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Scheduled pick-ups and deliveries with carriers in a timely manner.
Crew Member
Dunkin
East/West Greenwich, RI
2005.11 - 2011.11
- Assisted customers with orders and provided excellent service in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated cash register and processed payments, ensuring accurate and efficient customer transactions.
- Prepared coffee and food items, ensuring adherence to Dunkin's recipes and standards for quality.
- Maintained cleanliness of equipment and work areas, supporting safety and hygiene protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coventry High School
Coventry, RI2008-06
Skills
- Laboratory management
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Data analysis
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
Timeline
Lab Manager
DCL Corporation
2024.06 - Current
Lab Supervisor
DCL Corporation
2021.03 - 2024.05
Lab Technician
DCL Corporation
2019.09 - 2021.02
Shipping and Receiving Lead
DCL Corporation
2012.01 - 2019.08
Crew Member
Dunkin
2005.11 - 2011.11
High School Diploma -
Coventry High School