Kylie Smith
Lansing
Summary
Experienced with laboratory protocols, equipment maintenance, and safety regulations. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of quality assurance to improve lab performance. Strong understanding of team dynamics and training, ensuring optimal workflow and compliance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Supervisor
Viridis Laboratories
04.2024 - Current
- Interviewing and hiring new laboratory staff
- Coordinating with field team and IT staff with the sample intake process
- Prepared employee schedules according to individual needs and skills, as well as coverage requirements.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients by addressing inquiries promptly, providing accurate test results, and offering expert guidance on interpreting findings when necessary.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by optimizing workflows and laboratory procedures.
- Worked closely with quality assurance teams to address and resolve any discrepancies or concerns related to laboratory processes, data, or results.
Lead Lab Technician
Viridis Laboratories
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Delegation of daily operational tasks to staff as needed
- Assist scientists with daily sample preparation
- Training new staff on sample preparation and analysis
- Coordinating with field team and IT staff with the sample intake process
- Managing monthly general lab supply inventory
- Assist walk-in customers with sample drop off and testing questions
Lead Grower
Zenith Ventures
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Led a team in a grow facility containing over 2000 cannabis plants
- Oversaw the feeding schedule of plants in various growth stages
- Performed environmental monitoring of grow rooms
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science and International Studies
Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH01-2020
Skills
- Workflow optimization
- Inventory management
- Sample preparation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- PCR techniques
- Chromatography techniques
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Team building
Lab Experience
- Microbiology Testing: qPCR, Gene-Up, PathogenDX, 3M Plating, Tempo Plating
- Chemical Testing: ICP-MS, HPLC, LC-MS
Activities
Worked with the National Center for Water Quality Research, Collecting water samples, Analyzing macroinvertebrates, Testing water quality
Timeline
Laboratory Supervisor
Viridis Laboratories
04.2024 - Current
Lead Lab Technician
Viridis Laboratories
06.2021 - 04.2024
Lead Grower
Zenith Ventures
02.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science and International Studies
Heidelberg University
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