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Michael Starbuck

Cypress,Texas
“If you want one thing too much it’s likely to be a disappointment. The healthy way is to learn to like the everyday things, like soft beds and cornbread."
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Michael Starbuck

Summary

Skilled Laboratory Technician with a proven track record at POLARIS Laboratories, adept in operating and calibrating advanced lab equipment and enhancing team proficiency through training. Demonstrates exceptional diagnostic skills and a commitment to safety compliance, alongside strong interpersonal communication. Achieved significant improvements in lab operations and quality control, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in test results.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

POLARIS Laboratories

Laboratory Technician Level 3
01.2017 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, hotplate, etc. and more advanced equipment such as titrators, viscometers, and mass spectrometers.
  • Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
  • Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
  • Trained junior technicians on laboratory techniques and safety protocols, enhancing overall team proficiency.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the ongoing optimization of lab operations.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Technician
07.2012 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
  • Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
  • Inspected computer servers and components for quality control purposes.

Education

Texas State University
San Marcos

Some College (No Degree)
08.2007 - 05.2010

Skills

  • Lab Equipment Maintenance
  • Sample Preparation
  • Lab Result Interpretation
  • Laboratory Safety Protocols
  • Chemical Handling
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Quality Control
  • Team Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Positive Attitude

Hobbies

  • Avid Reader
  • Athletics
  • Target Shooting (bow and arrow and firearms)
  • Foreign Languages and Music (German, French, and Spanish mainly)
  • Trumpet

Timeline

Laboratory Technician Level 3

POLARIS Laboratories
01.2017 - 08.2024

Technician

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
07.2012 - 07.2016

Texas State University

Some College (No Degree)
08.2007 - 05.2010

Accomplishments

Awarded Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year for my valuable work ethic and positive attitude.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

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Languages

German
Elementary

Interests

Reading

Music

Athletics

Foreign Languages

History

Texas

Target Shooting

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