Sabrina Rodriguez
West Babylon,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Laboratory Associate III with over 5 years of laboratory experience eager to secure an Instrumentation Analyst position. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities/projects with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet both company and team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Associate III
Certified Laboratories
05.2021 - Current
- Familiar with the sequence set up of High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) using Agilent ChemStation Software to aid in the analysis of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Hypoglycin-A and Dietary Fiber in various matrices.
- Proficient in various nutritional, carcinogenic and pesticide extractions on a wide range of food samples/matrices.
- Handled the Fatty Acid esterification to determine the percentage of Saturated, Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated and Trans-unsaturated fats in various food samples via Gas Chromatography (GC).
- Executed Sudan extractions to determine the presence of carcinogenic dyes such as Sudan I-IV and Para Red in certain spices including paprika, chili and pepper via Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) and HPLC.
- Performed Capsicum extractions to determine the Scoville Heat Units (SHU) within the range of 25 SHU to 2,000,000 SHU in heat containing samples such as hot sauce, cayenne powder and peppers via Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC).
- Recorded daily monitoring for refrigerators, balances and distilled water tank for instrumentation department.
- Prepared reagents, curves, spiked samples and duplicated samples following standard operating procedures to assure quality control.
Transmission Electron Microscope Analyst
EMSL Analytical Inc
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Analyzed and reported gravimetrically reduced non-organically bound (NOB) samples via TEM for various types of Asbestos.
- Prepared and analyzed Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) samples via TEM for Asbestos.
- Executed Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDXA) to aid in asbestos determination.
- Performed Selected Area Electron Diffraction (SAED) to distinguish between chrysotile and amphibole asbestos types.
Phase Contrast Microscope Analyst
EMSL Analytical Inc
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Prepared and analyzed air samples via National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 7400 method via Phase Contrast Microscope.
- Examined Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) samples.
- Maintained certification with monthly, quarterly and annual proficiency samples.
- Handled extremely high quantities of samples during peak times of the year.
Asbestos Prep Lab Technician
EMSL Analytical Inc
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Handled the organization of friable and NOB samples via clients chain of custody.
- Recorded initial weights of NOB samples and gravimetrically reduced them.
- Acid washed NOB samples in preparation for polarized light microscopic analysis (PLM).
- Transferred NOB samples onto carbon-coated copper grids for Transmission Electron Microscopic analysis.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Forensic Science, Criminalistics
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
2018
Skills
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC)
- Infrared Spectroscopy (IR)
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM)
- Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
- Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM)
- Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV/Vis)
- Balances
- Water Bath
- Carbon Coater
- Plasma Asher
Laboratory Skills
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Theoretical knowledge of analytical techniques.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and work efficiently.
Software Skills
- Agilent Chemstation
- Empower
- Agilent OpenLab
- Labware
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
Certification
- NIOSH 7400 Phase Contrast Analyst
- First aid and CPR Certified
Timeline
Laboratory Associate III
Certified Laboratories
05.2021 - Current
Transmission Electron Microscope Analyst
EMSL Analytical Inc
02.2019 - 04.2021
Phase Contrast Microscope Analyst
EMSL Analytical Inc
01.2018 - 04.2021
Asbestos Prep Lab Technician
EMSL Analytical Inc
08.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelors of Science - Forensic Science, Criminalistics
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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