Robin Steele Lasher
Montrose,Colorado
Summary
Skilled Laboratory Analyst proficient in testing wastewater samples using instrumental analysis and wet chemistry methods. Routinely performs laboratory procedures requiring advanced technical skills and sound judgment in chemistry and microbiology. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces. All to seek and maintain a full-time laboratory technician position at the Lisbon Valley Mining Company.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Analyst
City Of Montrose
Montrose, CO
09.2006 - Current
- Operated and troubleshot equipment, instruments and associated software and routinely performed quality control on instrumentation to comply with established specifications.
- Prepared samples and performed qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical instruments, techniques and methods.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Tracked samples by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Complied with health and safety regulations.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Prepared samples for shipping to out side labs for analysis.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Cortez Sanitation District
Cortez, CO
06.1999 - 06.2006
- Maintained lab and field equipment in safe, clean and efficient condition.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Conducted routine sampling of wastewater following standard operating procedures.
- Built and executed formulas and generated charts in excel spreadsheet applications.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM05.1998
Skills
- Consistent Procedure and Protocol Use
- Test Results Interpretation
- Safety Compliance
- Laboratory Equipment Calibration
- Chemical Handling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Standardized Testing Methodology
- Quality Control Data Compilation
- Quality SOPs Development
- Regulator Submission Support
- Database Maintenance
- Remote Video Conferencing
- Independent Decision Making
- Spectrophotometer Operation
- Data Entry
- Outside Testing Coordination
Certification
- Certified Laboratory Analyst, Rocky Mountain Water Quality Analysts Association - 2006 until present
- Class A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Colorado Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certification Board
- FEMA IS-00100
- FEMA IS-00700
- First Aid CPR AED Training, American Heart Association, Expires 07/2023
Timeline
Laboratory Analyst
City Of Montrose
09.2006 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Cortez Sanitation District
06.1999 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Eastern New Mexico University