Sean Reifel
Lincoln,RI
Summary
Knowledgeable Laboratory Supervisor adept at setting effective policies to optimize productivity, reduce errors, and increase efficiency. Demonstrated track record of success with 8 years of related experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Supervisor
Eurofins Scientific
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared employee schedules according to individual needs and skills, as well as coverage requirements.
- Created quality control reports on monthly basis.
- Maintained equipment and facilities in good working order.
- Oversaw in-depth laboratory inspections and contributed to favorable outcomes.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to verify quality control.
- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
- Investigated and resolved issues related to laboratory processes and procedures.
- Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
- Provided technical guidance and training to laboratory staff.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
Laboratory Supervisor
Ess Laboratory
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared employee schedules according to individual needs and skills, as well as coverage requirements.
- Created quality control reports on monthly basis.
- Maintained equipment and facilities in good working order.
- Oversaw in-depth laboratory inspections and contributed to favorable outcomes.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to verify quality control.
- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
- Investigated and resolved issues related to laboratory processes and procedures.
- Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
- Provided technical guidance and training to laboratory staff.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
Laboratory Technician
Ess Laboratory
04.2018 - 01.2025
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
Job Site Manager
D.A. Plante INC
11.2015 - 04.2018
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Inspected cleanliness of common areas and offices.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI06-2009
Skills
- Instrument Calibration
- Lab safety
- Policy development
- Compliance management
- Schedule management
- Laboratory management
- Lab operations
- Chemical handling
- Staff management
- Training and mentoring
- Laboratory safety
- Equipment management
- Sample preparation
- Standard operating procedures
Certification
OSHA-10
Timeline
Laboratory Supervisor
Eurofins Scientific
08.2025 - Current
Laboratory Supervisor
Ess Laboratory
01.2025 - 08.2025
Laboratory Technician
Ess Laboratory
04.2018 - 01.2025
Job Site Manager
D.A. Plante INC
11.2015 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Rhode Island