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Octavia Wood

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Detail-oriented and self motivated professional with a strong background in laboratory analysis and healthcare settings, seeking to transition into clinical research. Proficient in data collection, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance with a focus on ethics, safety, and patient care. Able to manage multiple deadlines and collaborating across interdisciplinary teams. Motivated to contribute to innovative clinical trials and advance healthcare outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control Technician

Arcadium Lithium
Bessemer City, NC
10.2023 - Current
  • Conduct analytical testing of products to ensure compliance with industry quality and safety standards.
  • Prepare detailed reports, and maintain documentation for quality assurance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues.
  • Manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines in a regulated environment.

Enviromental Monitoring Analyst

Actalent
Rocky Mount, NC
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Conducted routine sampling and analysis via MODA systems, Labware LIMS, and Oracle to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Maintained and troubleshot equipment and instrumentation issues.
  • Ensured laboratory safety, compliance, and documentation.
  • Performed viable (SAS) and non-viable (CLIMENT) testing, with aseptic techniques for membrane filtration testing, growth promotion testing (GPT), and microbial identification.

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
Raleigh , NC
11.2020 - 05.2023
  • Calculated dosages quickly and accurately, dispensed drugs, prepared drug labels, and filled prescriptions for pharmacist approval.
  • Accessed prescription records using Walgreens software, including the patients, prescriber details, medication availability, and insurance billing.
  • Assisted patients by answering questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication inquiries.
  • Conducted COVID rapid tests for patients, billed COVID tests and vaccinations to insurance companies, and made compound medications with the supervision of a pharmacist.

Pharmacy Technician

Duke Raleigh Hospital
Raleigh , NC
07.2021 - 01.2023
  • Delivered and filled medications to automated dispensing cabinets and/or patient floors in a timely manner.
  • Checked the accuracy of patient medication orders and answered queries in consultation with a pharmacist.
  • Prepared and fulfilled prescriptions for medications (oral, topical, etc.). Under the direction of a pharmacist.
  • Received, stored, and entered data for medicines and supplies received from suppliers.
  • Utilized aseptic technique while preparing IV medications to ensure proper sterilization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Biology

William Peace University
Raleigh, NC
05-2023

Skills

  • Data collection and analysis
  • Laboratory testing (HPLC, GC-MS, wet chemistry)
  • Patient interaction and clinical workflow knowledge
  • Regulatory compliance and documentation
  • Time management and multitasking
  • Proficient in Microsoft Software and Software applications
  • Proficient verbal and written communication

Certification

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy issued Jan 2020

Timeline

Quality Control Technician

Arcadium Lithium
10.2023 - Current

Enviromental Monitoring Analyst

Actalent
05.2023 - 10.2023

Pharmacy Technician

Duke Raleigh Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2023

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
11.2020 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - General Biology

William Peace University
Octavia Wood