Marissa Gries
Spanaway,WA
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at Eurofins Environment Testing, specializing in laboratory documentation and critical thinking. Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments while upholding safety and quality standards. Recognized for effective communication and teamwork, driving successful project outcomes and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Counter Help
Panda Express
Spanaway, USA
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered exemplary customer service by warmly greeting guests
- Accurately processed customer orders
- Upheld strict food safety and sanitation procedures
- Collaborated effectively with team members to support operations
- Packaged and presented food according to company quality standards
Lab Technician
Eurofins Environment Testing
Fife, USA
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Handled and properly disposed of hazardous waste
- Calibrated and operated laboratory equipment, including micropipettes and analytical balances
- Safely handled corrosive materials and foreign soil samples
- Tested water and soil samples for metal concentrations
- Utilized TALS for accurate and efficient data entry
Crew Member
Papa Murphy's
Spanaway, USA
06.2021 - 09.2024
- Managed incoming calls and provided responsive customer support
- Efficiently handled cash and electronic payments
- Prepared a variety of food products by following established instructions and procedures
- Safely operated kitchen and service equipment
- Welcomed and assisted customers to ensure a positive experience
- Guided and supported new crew members during training and daily operations
Education
Associate - Biology
Pierce College
Puyallup03.2024
High School Diploma -
Spanaway Lake High School
Location06.2019
Skills
- Dissection and compound microscopy
- Aseptic technique
- Micropipette operation
- Laboratory documentation
- Data recording and presentation
- TALS proficiency
- Fast-paced adaptability
- Multitasking ability
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Certification
National Phlebotomy Certification, National Registry of Allied Health Professionals, 03/05/25
Projects
Survey for Phytophthora in Clark's Creek, an undergrad research project through Pierce College in partnership with University of Washington evaluating the water of Clark's Creek for the presence of phytophthora. Our class collected samples at site, cultured sample in an agar petri dish, created a subculture, extracted DNA, did PCR, and used PCR product for both gel electrophoresis and DNA sequencing.
Timeline
Counter Help
Panda Express
02.2025 - Current
Lab Technician
Eurofins Environment Testing
09.2024 - 11.2024
Crew Member
Papa Murphy's
06.2021 - 09.2024
Associate - Biology
Pierce College
High School Diploma -
Spanaway Lake High School