SELORM ATUTORNU
WORCESTER,United States
Summary
Experienced Lab Technician adept at supporting clinical delivery teams by performing standard laboratory office functions efficiently. With a strong ability to make appropriate technical decisions regarding testing and problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
DCF
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Assessed, evaluated, conducted initial and ongoing case management of children/family services and needs
- Developed, reviewed, updated and ensured implementation of strength-based service plans for each child in care or custody including risk assessment, safety plans, and goals
- Completed all documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements
- Attended home and foster care visits, transported children to health, social services, or other agency-related appointments as required
- Maintained ongoing communication with DCF staff and other constituencies, and initiated court action when necessary
- Maintained the ability to work with people from different cultures and countries
- Enforced and administered laws regarding rights of children and parents
- Empowered families to make stable commitments to children by providing counseling and coordinating visits with biological parents and/or guardians and other relatives
- Attended weekly supervision, weekly staff meetings, in-service training, and team meetings
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism in the community, with clients, schools, courts, and with referring agencies seeking to build and sustain positive relationships.
Lab Technician
Smart Laboratory
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Worked on an emergency team serving patients between 6 p.m and 6 a.m
- Ensured the health and safety of all patients and employees by complying with all safe work practices and policies
- Performed basic analysis of samples following prescribed procedures
- Routinely tested cylinders for safety and filled cylinders to required specifications
- Set up and calibrated testing equipment to required standards
- Maintained data using both hard copies and electronic records
- Achieved 100% error-free documentation in my two years with the company.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Routinely applied Aseptic Techniques/Endotoxin Testing/Microbiology/ and Environmental Monitoring
Lab Chemist
Alpha Analytical Lab
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Prepared and sterilized glassware, reagents, and other lab materials for use in experiments
- Prepared samples using manual, automated, or instrumental methods
- Prepared reagents or standards as needed
- Ensured appropriate testing procedures are conducted in compliance with QA and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) requirements
- Coordinated schedules for analysis with analysts
- Disposed Extractions Lab hazardous waste in accordance with Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Adhered to established Health & Safety protocols
- Generated worklists, worked independently within LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
- Maintained, serviced, and troubleshooted instrumentation as necessary
- Developed improved techniques with Lab Coordinator, Team Leader, or Manager
- Active LEAN participant.
Lab Technician
Labcon
09.2013 - 11.2015
- Performed routine and complex technical procedures according to departmental standard operating procedures
- Routinely collected and managed 60+ patient samples per day
- Conducted clinical laboratory test procedures and offered results in an accurate and timely manner
- Organized and prioritized job duties and tasks to achieve completion within expected time frames
- Assisted with managing the inventory of chemicals and laboratory/office supplies
- Discarded laboratory chemicals and supplies according to expiration dates
- Performed cleaning, organizing, and general housekeeping of the lab as needed.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Manufacturing Associate
Piccadilly Biscuits
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Kept maintenance logs for all of the machines
- Provided regular productivity reports and incident reports if an accident occurred
- Followed strict internal protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as following current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Education
Business Administration -
Worcester State University
08.2021
Psychology & Religion -
University of Ghana
06.2008
Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Fast Learner
- Adaptability
- Microsoft Office
- Communication Skills
- Medical Laboratory Iest Practices
- Analytical Thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
Languages
English
Akan
Ewe
Country
United States
Hobbies and Interests
- Driving
- Soccer
- Travelling
Timeline
Social Worker
DCF
04.2022 - 10.2023
Lab Technician
Smart Laboratory
09.2018 - 02.2022
Lab Chemist
Alpha Analytical Lab
04.2016 - 08.2018
Lab Technician
Labcon
09.2013 - 11.2015
Manufacturing Associate
Piccadilly Biscuits
09.2012 - 08.2013
Business Administration -
Worcester State University
Psychology & Religion -
University of Ghana
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