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Shannon O'Clair

Conroe,TX

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a strong skill set encompassing time management, digital proficiency, teamwork, and a track record of effective support in customer service, procurement, information technology, and administrative functions. Actively seeking opportunities to apply this expertise towards enhancing productivity, efficiency, and success within dynamic organizational environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Technician

Veolia WTS
07.2022 - Current
  • Efficiently managed laboratory supply inventory, ensuring availability of necessary materials while minimizing waste and reducing costs
  • Facilitated timely ordering of supplies, streamlining procurement processes, and maintaining optimal stock levels
  • Conducted multiple analyses within specified timeframes, consistently meeting project deadlines and quality standards
  • Successfully integrated new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS V8), enhancing data tracking, analysis, and reporting capabilities
  • Managed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs for facility, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards
  • Expertly troubleshooted laboratory instruments, resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime
  • Collaborated with service technicians, scheduling preventive maintenance for various instruments to prevent operational disruptions
  • Worked closely with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team to implement safety protocols and procedures, ensuring a safe laboratory environment for all personnel.

Lead Laboratory Technician (Contractor)

Suez Water Technologies & Solutions
03.2021 - 07.2022
    • Assume responsibility for managing tasks related to contractors, ensuring seamless workflow coordination.
    • Proficiently execute metal digestions and oversee coupon processing, ensuring accurate and timely results.
    • Prepare a wide range of samples for various analyses, including conductivity, anions, organic acids, azoles, and amines, adhering to strict quality control measures.
    • Expertly perform inorganic sample preparation, including pellet preparation for X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysis, maintaining precision and consistency.
    • Efficiently handle the shipping and receiving of samples, maintaining stringent tracking and documentation procedures.
    • Conduct conductivity tests on samples to guarantee adherence to rigorous quality standards, providing reliable data for clients.

Cell Culture Technician (Contractor)

Allergan-SkinMedica
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Skillfully prepared 1X ECM conditioned media, ensuring consistency and accuracy in cell culture process.
  • Demonstrated expertise in maintaining passage seven human fibroblast cells within a controlled clean room environment, sustaining optimal cell health and viability.
  • Conducted meticulous sampling of by-products, consistently identifying potential deviations and taking corrective actions.
  • Played a pivotal role in maintaining the laboratory's strict compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) guidelines, guaranteeing adherence to regulatory standards and facilitating smooth audits.

Assistant Manager

Panera Bread
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Proficiently managed labor budgets, showcasing exceptional time management skills to optimize staffing levels and resource allocation.
  • Effectively supervised shifts, leading a team of 12 or more associates with focus on cultivating a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Demonstrated financial responsibility by handling daily cash deposits and maintaining meticulous accountability, ensuring the security of company assets.
  • Assumed the role of a training specialist, actively contributing to the onboarding and development of new team members, fostering a skilled and motivated workforce.
  • Conducted routine inventory counts, diligently verifying stock levels, addressing discrepancies promptly, and strategically forecasting future inventory needs.
  • Played a key role in workforce planning by assisting with schedule creation and delegation of assignments to meet coverage and service demands, optimizing operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Biology

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
05.2020

Associates of Applied Arts And Science - Biotechnology

Lone Star College
Montgomery, TX
05.2017

Skills

  • Effective at time management and proficient in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks
  • Proven track record of fostering a collaborative and team-oriented approach, consistently delivering favorable results through the power of effective teamwork
  • "Digitally savvy" - adept at using various digital tools and platforms
  • Self-managed with a strong ability to accomplish tasks within a remote management structure
  • Proficiency in basic office suite software, including, MS Office and Google Workspace
  • Strong skills in process analysis, problem-solving, and strategy development

Timeline

Lab Technician

Veolia WTS
07.2022 - Current

Lead Laboratory Technician (Contractor)

Suez Water Technologies & Solutions
03.2021 - 07.2022

Cell Culture Technician (Contractor)

Allergan-SkinMedica
10.2016 - 03.2017

Assistant Manager

Panera Bread
01.2006 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Biology

Sam Houston State University

Associates of Applied Arts And Science - Biotechnology

Lone Star College

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