Hi, I’m
LaTrice Sykes
Laboratory Technician
Clarksdale,MS
Summary
Insightful Laboratory Technician brings dedication to excellence and calm demeanor. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Clarksdale Wastewater Treatment Plant
Laboratory Technician/ Certified Class II Operator
2018.07 - Current (6 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Collects and test wastewater daily that enters the plant through residential, commercial, and industrial areas so that the facilities can remain in compliance with DEQ and EPA
- Calibrate laboratory machinery for everyday use before testing the wastewater
- Perform test needed for analysis and report the data, date, and time
- Practice safety laboratory uses while working in the lab, to prevent cross contamination
- Maintain a daily work log
- Attend classes and maintain CEU through Mississippi Rural water to obtain Operator Licenses
- Teach Safety Classes once every week
- Review payroll to ensure employee is paid correctly
- Requisition and Receive items ordered through companies that are needed for the job
- Keep an inventory on items, loads and employee absentee.
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
7TH Grade Instructor
2017.01 - 2017.05 (4 months)
Job overview
- Taught science subject to 115 students in accordance with school district procedures and state laws, maintained accurate student records such as progress, attendance, parent contact and assessment reports, developed lesson plans, maintained classroom behavior/discipline per district guidelines, and participated in faculty meetings
- Facilitated 8th grade science Workshop improving scoring on science state test
- Developed innovative instructional materials improving academic skills/growth
- Identified individual learning problems and provided additional support as needed
- Created interactive classroom techniques which help to improve test taking and social skills.
ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY
Work Study Assistant
2014.08 - 2015.05 (9 months)
Job overview
- Reviewed/scanned documents, corrected duplication/grammatical errors, filed reports, printed department forms, answered high volume multi-line phone, and managed internal/external correspondence
- 100% success rate of answering calls and delivery per individual in department
- Created document capturing curriculum reports, notifications, and deadlines of assessments
- Successfully categorized files, forms, and confidential documents
Education
ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY , LORMAN, MS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from BIOLOGY
12.2016
COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE , Clarksdale, MS
ASSOCIATE ARTS DEGREE from GENERAL BIOLOGY
05.2013
CLARKSDALE HIGH SCHOOL , Clarksdale, MS
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
05.2011
Skills
- Operator10 Program
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint)
- Typing- 40 wpm
- Sundial WEB Connect (Payroll)
- Trac Data (student tracking system)
- SAMS (attendance/grading software)
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sample Preparation
- Microscopy techniques
- Lab result interpretation
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Microbiology Techniques
- Research and documentation
- Chemical Handling
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Hazardous waste management
- Supply Maintenance
- Equipment Calibration
- Instrument Calibration
- Scientific Writing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Materials Testing
- Titration Techniques
- Spectrophotometry
- Attention to Detail
- Laboratory techniques
- Positive Attitude
- Test Reporting
- Safety Protocols
- Inventory Control
- Workflow Coordination
Clubs Affiliations
- Environmental Club, Alcorn State University, 2013, 2016, Demonstrated to students the importance of recycling, by using water samples from polluted water and purifying to make it clean., Held an Earth Day workshop, with fun and educational games for the youth., Investigated aqua based animals and tested bacteria.
- Basketball Cheerleader, Coahoma Community College, 2012
- Clarksdale High School Pioneer Band, Clarksdale High School, 2008, 2011, Saxophone Section Leader, 2008-2009, Drum Major, 2010-2011
- People to People Student Ambassador, Summer -2008, Program that offered educational traveling opportunities to students, athletes, educators, and professionals., Summer Travel Experience included: Paris, London, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, and Amsterdam
Certification
- Certified Operator Class II, Clarksdale POTW - 3YEARS
Timeline
Laboratory Technician/ Certified Class II Operator
Clarksdale Wastewater Treatment Plant
2018.07 - Current (6 years & 2 months)
7TH Grade Instructor
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2017.01 - 2017.05 (4 months)
Work Study Assistant
ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY
2014.08 - 2015.05 (9 months)
ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from BIOLOGY
COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE ARTS DEGREE from GENERAL BIOLOGY
CLARKSDALE HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
- Certified Operator Class II, Clarksdale POTW - 3YEARS
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