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McKayla Walcott

Microbiologist
Newark,OH
McKayla  Walcott

Summary

Accomplished Microbiologist with a proven track record at Voyant Beauty seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges and interpersonal development. With experience in enhancing team performance, ensuring compliance and operational excellence, and performing accurate research while complying with laboratory safety protocol and standards, I am confident that I am a great addition to a functional laboratory environment seeking detail-oriented team players.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Voyant Beauty

Microbiologist
04.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Ample experience involving stability testing, AET/PET, formulation validations, growth promotion testing, and environmental monitoring protocols.
  • Experience with internal and external audits of the laboratory.
  • Conducts laboratory investigations and prepares deviation reports.
  • Tests raw materials and finished goods for microbial contamination.
  • Writes work instructions (SOPs) and validates microbiological procedures within the laboratory.
  • Supports and trains technical staff members.
  • Orders laboratory equipment and supplies.
  • Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports.

Mount Carmel Health System

Phlebotomist
04.2020 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures to assist physicians in diagnosis.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Packaged, labeled, and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Handled insurance verification tasks using EPIC systems to validate patient insurance information.

Noodles & Company

Shift Manager
01.2017 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
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Education

Ohio University
Athens, OH

Bachelor of Science from Biological Sciences
05.2021

University Overview

  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude
  • Ohio MENTOR Program Founder

Skills

    cGMP and QC proficiency

    Gram staining and organism identification (API)

    Bacterial stock culture maintenance

    MSDS knowledge, Safety Committee member

Timeline

Microbiologist

Voyant Beauty
04.2021 - Current

Phlebotomist

Mount Carmel Health System
04.2020 - 04.2021

Shift Manager

Noodles & Company
01.2017 - 04.2020

Ohio University

Bachelor of Science from Biological Sciences
McKayla WalcottMicrobiologist