Nicole Ahern
Hugo,MN
Summary
Diligent Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various materials. Familiar with laboratory protocols, testing procedures and necessary documentation. Comfortable meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician R&D
Aveda
08.2021 - Current
- Assists on making routine hair color batches following defined protocols
- Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
- Routinely analyzes stability batches, compare to defined specifications
- Laboratory experience includes; titrations, product batching, general product testing, formulation and
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, IR and distillation system.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
Laboratory Analyst
Aveda
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Analytical testing on raw materials, mass and post filled company products to set specifications and compliance
- Laboratory experience includes; pH analysis, specific gravity/density determination, hair and product color analysis, viscosity determination, titrations, ect.
- Adherence to all lab safety procedures and testing SOPs -Efficient, organized and time oriented while working in a fast paced environment
- Experience with Microsoft Office, SAP, LIMS, Cornerstone/RDS and general data entry
- Follow company EHS policies, OSHA rules, and environmental/sustainability copany initiatives
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
Laboratory Analyst
Dyne Fire Protection Lab
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Internal auditor to the ISO 90001:2015 standard
- Aid in maintenance of company's QMS
- Quality test fire fighting foam to manufacture specifications (pH, refractive index, viscosity determination, density, surface tension, ect.)
- Follow all testing policies and procedures
- Analyze sample reports for determination of standard requirements
- Perform calibrations on laboratory equipment
- Cleaned and removed biohazard waste and inventory within laboratory to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Optician
America's Best
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Schedule appointments and update patient accounts
- Educated clients about how to adapt to, wear, and care for eyeglasses.
- Adjusted and repaired new and previously purchased frames to satisfy customer demands.
- Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.
- Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
- Educated patients on proper use, care and maintenance of eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Optician
Target Optical
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Maintained safe, clean and organized environment to increase patient comfort.
- Gained fundamental knowledge needed to work in any optical setting.
- Verified and updated patient records promptly to guarantee accurate prescription information.
- Contacted patients when eyeglasses or contact lenses arrived in store and assisted with final fitting.
- Operated lensometers to orient and mark uncut lenses for eyeglasses.
- Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
Cashier/Photo Technician
Walgreens
03.2015 - 11.2015
Student Worker
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
09.2013 - 06.2015
Hostess
Donatelli's
01.2013 - 11.2013
Hostess
Freight House Restaurant & Nightclub
04.2012 - 08.2012
Office Assistant
Kingwood Management
08.2010 - 08.2012
Custodian
Kingwood Management
08.2008 - 08.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF)
05.2017
Skills
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Analytical Laboratory Procedures
- Research and Documentation
- Instrument Calibration
Timeline
Laboratory Technician R&D
Aveda
08.2021 - Current
Laboratory Analyst
Aveda
05.2019 - 08.2021
Laboratory Analyst
Dyne Fire Protection Lab
08.2017 - 05.2019
Optician
America's Best
07.2016 - 08.2018
Optician
Target Optical
11.2015 - 07.2016
Cashier/Photo Technician
Walgreens
03.2015 - 11.2015
Student Worker
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
09.2013 - 06.2015
Hostess
Donatelli's
01.2013 - 11.2013
Hostess
Freight House Restaurant & Nightclub
04.2012 - 08.2012
Office Assistant
Kingwood Management
08.2010 - 08.2012
Custodian
Kingwood Management
08.2008 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF)
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