Mark Gardiner
Miami Gardens,Florida
Summary
Hardworking,reliable and results-focused Laboratory Technician with strong collaboration ability. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Comprehensive hands-on experience in analyzing water and waste water analyses. Well versed in all aspects of laboratory operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Public Utilities Department
Hollywood, FL
07.2004 - Current
- Prepares chemical and bacteriological media, reagents, and test solutions routinely used in the laboratory.
- Performs chemical and bacteriological analyses of samples collected and calculates results. Performs testing as described in laboratory Quality Manual, following Standard Operating Procedures with adherence to requirements of NELAC accreditation.
- Performs proficiency tests required for laboratory accreditation.
- Maintains complete and accurate records of tests, maintenance records, and equipment checks.
- Prepares microbiological reports and takes the lead in receiving and performing projects coming to the laboratory.
- Cleans glassware, laboratory, and equipment according to testing requirements.
- Calibrates, repairs, and maintains laboratory equipment.
- Inventories supplies and equipment for laboratory.
- Ensures that appropriate corrective actions are taken based on quality indicators from the analyses conducted.
- Performs data entry into the laboratory information management system.
- Communicates regularly with the Chief Chemist-QA/QC Officer on technical issues or problems.
- Trains Laboratory Technicians on analytical procedures and laboratory practices and provides input on their performance.
- Coordinates with vendors/contract laboratories to complete required sample analyses.
- Places orders, purchases, and maintains the laboratory and ensures an adequate stock of supplies and equipment.
- Prepares or completes various forms, reports, charts, data sheets, chain-of-custody forms, test result reports, quality assurance reports, or other documents.
- Communicates with supervisor, employees, other divisions, other departments, the public, outside laboratories, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
- Maintains current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
- Assists Chief Chemist with laboratory audits and other functions to maintain NELAC certification.
- Collects water and wastewater samples as required.
- Effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
- Establishes and maintains effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
- Performs related work as required for this position description only.
Education
Master of Science - Int'l Intercultural Education / Focus On En
Florida International University
Miami, FL08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of The West Indies
Kingston Jamaica08.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Technology
University of Technology
Kingston Jamaica07.1992
Skills
- Quality Control
- Sample Preparation and Analysis
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Chemical Reagent Preparation
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Outlook
Certification
- USAID- Coastal Environmental Monitoring- Workshops in Sampling, Analysis & Impact Assessment Training. (1995- 1996)
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Public Utilities Department
07.2004 - Current
Master of Science - Int'l Intercultural Education / Focus On En
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of The West Indies
Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Technology
University of Technology
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