Motivated and Detail-oriented individual with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Seeking a technical position to apply theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in an applied industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Glassware Technician
Lexamed
10.2024 - Current
Maintained a safe and sterile work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools in accordance to good laboratory practices (GLPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Operated autoclaves for sterilization of glassware, laboratory instruments and cleanroom gowns.
Sustain ascetic technique when culturing biological indicators for regular autoclave monitoring.
Metals Laboratory Technician
Jones and Henry Laboratories
07.2024 - 08.2024
Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, turbidity meters, zero headspace extractors and vacuum filters.
Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Supported regulatory compliance efforts through adherence to guidelines, SOPs and Good Laboratory Practices.
Extraction technician
Fluresh
10.2023 - 06.2024
Responsibilities included care and operation the Falling Film Evaporator (FFE), Centrifuge Utility Platform (CUP), Direct Chiller and filter skid for the production of THC crude oil for the production of high-potency distillate both for medical and adult use.
Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for extraction techniques, ensuring consistent results across the team.
Responsibilities also include packing CUP socks, assisting the harvest and flower teams when staffing was needed, deep cleaning the equipment in the department and performing preventative maintenance when needed.
Undergraduate research assistant
Adrian College
01.2022 - 04.2023
Spring Semester 2022 had completed an independent study regarding the hydrochorus interactions of Gymnocladus dioicus in the River Raisin, which involved setting buoyant seed traps along a tributary in the River Raisin, but also ran a germination study to test germination viability of seeds in different conditions
Spring Semester 2023 had assisted in a professor’s research on intraspecific and interspecific leaf traits of tree and shrub species in South-Eastern Michigan using parametric tests such as ANOVA in R studio
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<li>Conduct tissue processing and embedding for Mohs micrographic surgery specimens.</li>
<li>Performs frozen sections and staining techniques with precision and accuracy.</li>
<li>Executed routine histology procedures, including fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of tissue specimens.</li>
<li>Operated and maintained histology equipment, including cryostat, microtomes, and staining machines.</li>
<li>Ensured accuracy in records of specimen processing, tracking, and reporting.</li>
<li>Tracked and maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.</li>
<li>Conducted quality control checks on slides to ensure diagnostic accuracy and reliability.</li>
</ul> at Northwestern Medicine<ul>
<li>Conduct tissue processing and embedding for Mohs micrographic surgery specimens.</li>
<li>Performs frozen sections and staining techniques with precision and accuracy.</li>
<li>Executed routine histology procedures, including fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of tissue specimens.</li>
<li>Operated and maintained histology equipment, including cryostat, microtomes, and staining machines.</li>
<li>Ensured accuracy in records of specimen processing, tracking, and reporting.</li>
<li>Tracked and maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.</li>
<li>Conducted quality control checks on slides to ensure diagnostic accuracy and reliability.</li>
</ul> at Northwestern Medicine