Merle Morton
Grenville,SC
Summary
Adept Laboratory Technician with a proven track record at Greenville Water. Elevated lab accuracy and safety through meticulous quality control and effective training of junior staff. Specialized in water quality testing and lab equipment maintenance, significantly enhancing team proficiency and operational standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician III
Greenville Water
09.1996 - Current
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer and autoclave.
- Operated laboratory equipment such as Ion Chromatograph, ICP-OES and Flow Imaging Microscope.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Supported regulatory compliance efforts through adherence to guidelines and thorough record-keeping practices.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite and LIMS system.
- Maintained and trouble shot online water quality analyzers in the field.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
12-1995
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Microscopy techniques
- Lab result interpretation
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Lab equipment maintenance
- ICP-OES
- Ion chromatography
- Microbiolgy
- Chemistry
- Instrument Calibration
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Water quality testing
- Online Water Quality Analyzer
- Environmental testing
Accomplishments
Water Environment Association of South Carolina Laboratory Analyst of the year 2007.
Timeline
Laboratory Technician III - Greenville Water
09.1996 - Current
College of Charleston - Bachelor of Science, Biology
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