Mirna Zukanovic
St Louis,MO
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Microbiology Lab Technician
BioMerieux
10.2022 - Current
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures (SOPs) to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Performed final product inspection to ensure product surpasses quality standards
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment
- Performed daily testing on Vitek 2 XL and Vitek 2 compact
- Maintained 5s standards and ensured laboratory inventory organization
- Aseptically made bacterial serial solutions used in product testing
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
Lab Associate II
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Assist with investigation of COVID-19 positive cases and potential exposures
- Performed onsite COVID-19 and Strep tests
- Maintained proper aseptic technique and patient care
- Protected patient information by following HIPPA guidelines
- Awareness of required proper PPE and Biohazard exposure
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Lab Associate
I | Missouri Baptist Medical Center
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Collected blood samples per written specifications and established protocols
- Protected members and patients with proper aseptic, biohazard, and disposal techniques
- Verified matching tube, patient, and test information to ensure all details are accurate
- Secured patient information by following HIPAA guidelines
- Completed accurate labels, paperwork, and system record updates with patients’ sample information and personal details
Staffing Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to inspire team efforts and day to day operations
- Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output, and rewarding positive contributions
- Successfully hit monthly sales goals by implementing personal connections made prior to
- Cross trained new hires within their specific job responsibilities
- Set and managed schedules to give proper coverage and meet, demands
- Maintained daily duties and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions, Drove sales through genuine customer engagement, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge
Customer Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Drove sales through genuine customer engagement, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge.
- Operating cash registers, managing financial transactions, and balancing drawers
- Maintained positive business relationships to ensure future sales
- Improved product engagement by discovering what customers were looking for while providing excellent customer service
- Collaborated with sales team to ensure proper assistance was available for customers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO05.2022
High School Diploma -
Lindbergh High School
Saint Louis, MO05.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Clinical Research Experience
- High attention to detail and efficiency
- Laboratory professional
- CGMP, Aseptic technique, Sterilization
- Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proficient in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Accomplishments
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- HIPPA Certified
- Real Estate Investing
Timeline
QC Microbiology Lab Technician
BioMerieux
10.2022 - Current
Lab Associate II
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
Lab Associate
I | Missouri Baptist Medical Center
02.2020 - 10.2020
Staffing Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
12.2018 - 10.2019
Customer Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters
08.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Maryville University of Saint Louis
High School Diploma -
Lindbergh High School