Melanie Griffin
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Insightful Laboratory Technician brings dedication to excellence and calm demeanor. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Anderson Engineering Consultants, Inc.
04.2016 - Current
- Dispatched engineering technicians to job sites
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Generated and distributed reports for clients.
- Assisted in the laboratory(construction materials testing)
- Ordered and maintained lab and office supplies
Lab Technician
Arkansas State University
01.2011 - 09.2015
- Performed quarterly whole effluent toxicity(WET) tests.
- Maintained organisms used in water/soil testing.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Guided student tours of the laboratory.
- Trained student workers in the testing procedures and good lab practices.
Lab Analyst
American Interplex
06.2006 - 12.2009
- Improved lab efficiency by streamlining sample processing and data analysis procedures.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to safety guidelines and promoting best practices among colleagues.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex issues by conducting root cause analysis and identifying areas for improvement or corrective action.
- Trained new team members on laboratory techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols to maintain a high level of productivity.
- Maintenance of organisms used for water/soil testing.
Histotechnician
Pathology Services Laboratory
08.2001 - 03.2006
- Stayed current on industry advancements and best practices, incorporating new techniques into daily work processes as appropriate.
- Collaborated with pathologists to ensure accurate diagnoses, assisting in the examination of tissue samples.
- Ensured high-quality patient care through precise execution of histotechnician duties and attention to detail, this includes recreating slides for the pathologist's review, gross anatomy, etc.
- Conducted periodic audits of laboratory practices to identify areas for improvement, leading to increased overall performance rates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geology
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, ARAssociate of Science - Medical Assistant
Arkansas Tech University
Skills
- Quality Control
- Instrument Calibration
- Laboratory Testing
- Documentation And Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Sample Preparation
- Quality control monitoring
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory techniques
- Chemical Handling
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Office Manager
Anderson Engineering Consultants, Inc.
04.2016 - Current
Lab Technician
Arkansas State University
01.2011 - 09.2015
Lab Analyst
American Interplex
06.2006 - 12.2009
Histotechnician
Pathology Services Laboratory
08.2001 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geology
Arkansas Tech University
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Arkansas Tech University
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