Simon Reeser
Medford,OR
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record at Asante, adept in lab testing and reporting, and management experience. Excels in fostering team efficiency and optimizing customer experiences, leveraging sharp critical thinking and attention to detail. Demonstrated success in improving operational workflows and maintaining high standards of lab safety and compliance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Asante
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis, including dealing with multiple specimens coming in at one time prioritizing them by importance.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Learned multiple molecular biological techniques.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Courier
Asante
12.2016 - 04.2022
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
- Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
- Verified package information to check for accuracy and completeness.
Supervisor
WinCo Foods
02.2002 - 11.2016
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Medford High School
Medford, OR06-2003
Skills
- Lab testing and reporting
- Safe specimen handling
- Lab equipment calibration
- CLIA & OSHA compliance
- Management experience
- Sharp critical thinker
- Customer service
- Employee motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Policy enforcement
- Attention to detail
- Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Asante
04.2022 - Current
Courier
Asante
12.2016 - 04.2022
Supervisor
WinCo Foods
02.2002 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
South Medford High School
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