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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Laura Schacker

River Falls,WI

Summary

Associate Scientist at Eurofins Biodiagnostics with a strong track record in innovation, team mentorship, and flexibility in the workplace. Proficient in laboratory operations and documentation, consistently delivering innovative solutions that enhance research quality and collaboration. Experienced in managing complex research projects across various scientific fields, demonstrating exceptional analytical skills in data collection and interpretation. Proven ability to improve research methodologies and efficiency, contributing to superior project outcomes and scientific advancements.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Scientist

Eurofins Biodiagnostic
River Falls, Wisconsin
09.2023 - Current
  • Performed sample preparation activities such as centrifugation, filtration, and aliquoting.
  • Executed experiments according to established protocols with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on lab instruments to ensure optimal performance levels.
  • Mentor on processes and procedures relevant to tasks at hand for newly hired employees.
  • Develop reports and recommendations regarding research outcomes.
  • Apply knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology to support research and experiments.

East Coast Area Coordinator

World Heritage International
Laguna Beach, CA
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Supervised and trained a team of 20 to 30 area representatives.
  • Helped select new staff by conducting interviews.
  • Evaluated employees to assess and provide performance feedback.
  • Responded to all issues by working closely with area representatives, students, families, and schools to address and resolve.
  • Offered academic and personal support to residential students by mentoring.
  • Created and published monthly newsletters for my team to address questions, build morale, and track season progress.
  • Assisted in developing marketing strategies for increasing customer base in the local area.

Homeschool Educator

Self-employeed
Menomonie, WI
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Engineered the simultaneous needs of three children with organized schedules in three grade levels.
  • Developed lesson plans based on student strengths and weaknesses.
  • Designed and implemented assistive technologies for struggling learners.
  • Encouraged students to explore academic interests and pursue extracurricular activities to promote ongoing academic success.
  • Planned hands-on activities such as experiments, simulations, projects, and presentations to engage students in the learning process.
  • Encouraged the development of life skills such as independence, responsibility, and self-motivation.
  • Created stimulating activities to reinforce the instruction of core curriculum topics such as math, science and language arts.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Paramedic

Northwood Technical College
New Richmond, WI

EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technology

HCMC
Minneapolis, MN
2007

High School Diploma -

Mounds Park Academy
St. Paul, MN
2007

Skills

  • Herbicide bioassay testing
  • Qualitative and quantitative ELISA testing
  • Instructional materials creation
  • Student motivation and engagement
  • Routine laboratory operations
  • Laboratory sample prep
  • Scheduled management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Problem solving
  • Creative and resourceful
  • Social development
  • Data interpretation
  • Standard operating procedure development

Accomplishments

  • Process Improvement and Innovation award for development of new SOP to process ELISA samples.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate Scientist

Eurofins Biodiagnostic
09.2023 - Current

Homeschool Educator

Self-employeed
03.2020 - 09.2022

East Coast Area Coordinator

World Heritage International
10.2019 - 09.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Paramedic

Northwood Technical College

EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technology

HCMC

High School Diploma -

Mounds Park Academy