Laura Carcone
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a diverse background, including analytical roles at Gel Laboratories LLC, where I honed skills in laboratory safety and environmental radiochemistry. Excelled in multitasking and fast learning across various settings, from field studies to customer service. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and team collaboration, showcasing a strong blend of analytical chemistry expertise and exceptional organizational abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
DSQUARED
Seattle, WA
10.2024 - Current
- Worked with kitchen staff to ensure adequate levels of food supplies were available during buffet-style events.
- Arranged tables, chairs, place settings, and bar to prepare for incoming guests.
- Served food and beverages to event guests.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of event spaces before, during, and after events.
Analyst 1
Gel Laboratories LLC
Charleston, SC
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Handled, prepared, and analyzed samples (which can be radioactive or hazardous), for example soils, dead animals, water, and filters to be sent to other labs
- Created laboratory and batch control samples, including spiking deionized water, and ran them through a GC-MS
- Communicated with PMs and data validators regarding client data or batch issues
- Utilized company based LIMS to manage workload
- Added acids of various quantities to digest filters and clean resin
- Maintained laboratory equipment
- Adhered to companies SOPs and GLPs
- Trained new hires on company SOPs
Intern
Bird Center of Michigan
Saline, MI
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Took care of wild songbirds (native and invasive species), and ducks of all life stages
- Made sure they were fed on time with the proper diets, administered medicine (including subcutaneous), and set up enclosures similar to their needed habitat
- Assessed birds on intake and during their stay to make sure they received proper care
- Educated rescuers about the rehabilitation of the wildlife as well as accepted donations from them
Referral Intake Representative
Gift of Life Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Took referral calls from hospital and medical examiners for potential tissue donors
- Developed an understanding of medical terminology
Warehouse Selector
Gordon Food Service
Brighton, MI
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Fulfilled bulk food orders for restaurants
- Lifted products up to 60lbs
24.7 Dispatcher
Coyote Logistics
Detroit, MI
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Tracked shipments and assisted truck drivers over the phone about the loads they were running
- Updated customers or shippers/receivers about questions they had involving loads
- Took detailed notes of any issues that arose during the call
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Ecology
Eastern Michigan University
08.2022
Skills
- Self-sufficient
- Multitasker
- Fast learner
- Field Work Studies
- Laboratory Studies
- Team player
- LIMS
- Wild-One
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- GIS
- Restoration Studies
- Laboratory safety
- Analytical Chemistry
- Detail-oriented
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- pH testing
- Organization and time management
- Environmental radiochemistry
- PPE compliance
Volunteer Experience
- Creature Conservancy, Ann Arbor, MI, Fed various animals, from muntjacs to turkeys as examples, and cleaned enclosures., Alerted any changes in the animals to staff members.
- Organization for Bat Conservation – Bat Zone, Pontiac, MI, Fed the bats, owls, sloth, and skunks, and cleaned their enclosures., Cleaned the building and washed/sanitized dishes.
Courses
- Analytical Chemistry
- Natural History of Vertebrates
- Plant Communities
- Community Ecology
- Intro to GIS
- The Dynamic Earth System
Timeline
Server
DSQUARED
10.2024 - Current
Analyst 1
Gel Laboratories LLC
10.2022 - 08.2024
Intern
Bird Center of Michigan
05.2022 - 08.2022
Referral Intake Representative
Gift of Life Michigan
04.2021 - 04.2022
Warehouse Selector
Gordon Food Service
12.2020 - 02.2021
24.7 Dispatcher
Coyote Logistics
08.2017 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Ecology
Eastern Michigan University
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