Mandesa Powell
Lancaster,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented lab technician with expertise in microbiology techniques and equipment calibration. Skilled in sample preparation and lab result interpretation, committed to maintaining high standards of laboratory safety and quality assurance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA/Dairy Lab Tech
Steuben Foods
Elma, NY
06.2017 - Current
- NYS licensed for DMCC/DMSCC, Sulfa and SL3 drug testing for raw milk.
- Use of Charm Rosa Reader to test incoming raw milk tankers for possible positive drug residue.
- Operated laboratory equipment, including microscope, pH meter, cryoscope, FTIR lactoscope, CEM, luminometer, acidity titration, centrifuge, fixed and variable pipettors.
- Collection and testing of raw and finished products from silos and production lines.
- Petrifilm and Petri dish plating of raw, blended and finished product.
- Environmental and Allergen collection/ testing with the use of swabs and Lateral Flow Device.
- Reject products or blends that do no meet specifications.
- Cleaning, stocking and upkeep of lab.
- Training incoming technicians on responsibilities, following SOP,FDA, GMP and PPE rules and regulations.
Teacher's Assistant
Autism Services Inc
Amherst, NY
11.2004 - 06.2017
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and educators to support understanding of needs.
- Trained new staff on behavioral interventions and classroom management techniques specific to autism education.
- Attended professional development seminars to stay current on the latest teachings to improve effectiveness as an educator.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum that aligned with state standards and educational objectives.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing teaching methods that incorporated visual aids and communication devices in lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Utica College
Utica, NY05-2004
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sample preparation
- Microscopy techniques
- Lab result interpretation
- Microbiology techniques
- Equipment calibration
- Chemical handling
Certification
Test Methods License
Direct Microscopic Somatic Cell Count
Direct Microscopic Cell Count
Charm3 SL3
Charm Rosa Sulfa Test
Milk Receiver
Milk Receiver Lab Worker
Timeline
QA/Dairy Lab Tech
Steuben Foods
06.2017 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Autism Services Inc
11.2004 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Utica College