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Nicolette Norman

San Tan Valley,AZ

Summary

I am a highly skilled and dedicated professional with significant experience in the health care laboratory industries. Proficient in performing DNA sequencing, particularly towards research in COVID-19 and breast cancer. I carry strong experience in analyzing data and percentages using excel, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in the laboratory processes.. I am passionate when it comes to solving issues, troubleshooting analyzers, and partaking in failure analysis. I am highly skilled in verifying the integrity of others' work through peer review, demonstrating commitment to quality assurance in laboratory settings. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences to further enhance expertise in the field.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Laboratory Technician

ARISE Veterinary Center
12.2022 - Current
  • Oversee all Lab Technicians and ensure lab protocols/procedures are being measured at all times.
  • Run in-house laboratory diagnostics for ER/Specialty departments such as hematology, chemistry, blood gas, urinalysis, serology, bacteriology, and microbiology
  • Troubleshoot/perform maintenance and QC on many different kinds of analyzers such as the Nova Biomedical blood gas/chemistry analyzer, and IDEXX catalyst, procyte. sedivue analyzers.
  • Communicate frequently with other specialty labs and universities regarding testing and results for hospital patients.
  • Catalog all work through Excel to ensure tracking of all in-house diagnostics and specialty send-outs.
  • Interpet all results to DVMs, Criticisms, Interest, and surgeons.

Client Service Coordinator and Vet Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
02.2020 - 12.2022
  • Communicate with other vet clinics, pharmacies, insurance companies and 24/7 vet emergency clinics
  • Run routine in-house diagnostics such as hematology, chemistry, urinalysis and serology.
  • Fill medications prescribed by doctors daily
  • Update patients medical notes/charts during their visit
  • Relay patient information to the owner provided by the Veterinarian
  • Handle counting the cash drawer and bank deposit at the end of the day
  • Escort patients in and out of the treatment area
  • Restraining Pets
  • Daily cleaning

Associate Manufacturing Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Performing DNA Sequencing specifically for COVID-19 and cancer treatments
  • Analyzing data/percentages through Excel.
  • Practicing lab safety on a daily basis
  • Properly dispose chemicals/wastes
  • Critical thinking/troubleshooting
  • Working with highly flammable chemicals daily
  • Verifying others work hourly

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
12.2024

CNA

Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ
12.2019

High School Diploma -

Queen Creek High School
Queen Creek
05.2018

Skills

  • Laboratory
  • Troubleshooting
  • Developmental strength coaching
  • Team Leader
  • Proficient in multitasking
  • Failure analysis
  • Efficient in fast paced, dynamic environments
  • Strong knowledge in the Stat Profile pHOx Ultra analyzer by Nova Biomedical
  • Strong knowledge in multiple different analyzers by IDEXX laboratories
  • Excel
  • Customer-oriented
  • Standard Laboratory Practices

Timeline

Lead Laboratory Technician

ARISE Veterinary Center
12.2022 - Current

Associate Manufacturing Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
11.2021 - 04.2022

Client Service Coordinator and Vet Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
02.2020 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Arizona State University

CNA

Pima Medical Institute

High School Diploma -

Queen Creek High School
Nicolette Norman