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Steven Maurais

Bedminster

Summary

Lab Technician with extensive experience in quality assurance and laboratory procedures at Johanna Foods. Skilled in operating complex equipment and enforcing safety protocols, with a track record of training new staff effectively. Dedicated to maintaining high standards and optimizing lab efficiency, consistently delivering accurate results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Cage Washer Technician

Priority One Services (Princeton University)
Princeton
05.2025 - Current
  • Pre-rinsed animal cages and other items for mice, rats, marmosets, and macaques were cleaned using industrial washing equipment to meet university standards.
  • Inspected washed cages, and other items for cleanliness and quality assurance.
  • Maintained cleanliness of each work area, the clean side, and the dirty side, and washed equipment daily.
  • Reported equipment malfunctions to maintenance for prompt repairs.
  • Followed all safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed while working around the machines at all times.
  • Managed time efficiently to meet productivity goals and deadlines.
  • Communicated effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
  • Recorded the washer temperature each day with an indicator strip. Operated the autoclave and recorded the operating temperature with an indicator strip.

Lab Technician

Johanna Foods
Flemington
09.2022 - 04.2025
  • Conducted numerous routine tests for pH, vitamin C, Brix (dissolved sugars), acidity, calcium, and other items on chilled juice products for quality assurance. These tests occurred any time the product moved from the arriving tanker to the start of each shift, label, or product change to shelf life. Microbiology was performed routinely for bacteria, yeast, and mold. Other duties included recording cocked cap, no cap, or short-fill detectors, and for metal detectors.
  • Trained new staff on laboratory procedures and safety measures.
  • Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
  • Calibrated laboratory instruments according to manufacturer's specifications.

Lab Support Specialist I

Summit Health Management
Woodland Park
07.2013 - 08.2022
  • • Accurately fulfill special stain orders for Pathologists in a timely manner and
    follow up on results
    • Expedite special, time sensitive or STAT orders between doctors, couriers and
    outside facilities
    • Select and fulfill histology slides and tissue block requests from outside
    facilities
    • Facilitate document flow of reports by monitoring electronic faxes, patient
    charts and returning pathology material
    • Generate and fulfill consultation materials and reports for consultations
    • Communicate effectively with Supervisors, Pathologists and colleagues to
    share timely information
    • Navigate the new Lab Support location in Woodland Park for the needs of
    the Pathologist and Pathology Lab
    Lab Assistant Extern, Sanofi-Aventis
    Bridgewater • Jul 2009 — Jan 2010
    • Performed bacterial transformations using baculoviral protein expression
    systems
    • Introduced novel genetic sequences into competent E. Coli and selected
    white colonies as putative transformants
    • Assisted with growing bacterial cultures for 20 hours overnight using 10-12
    flasks
    • Prepared cell pellets for AKTA or liquid chromatography protein separation
    • Successfully recovered target protein of 88 amino acids in length with eight
    cysteines
    • Identified target protein through PAGE gel analysis
    EXPERIENCES
    Engineer, Easy Resume
    New York, NY • 2019 — Present
  • Trained new staff on laboratory protocols and equipment usage.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize lab operations and efficiency.

Lab Technician Intern

Sanofi Aventis
Bridgewater
08.2009 - 01.2010
  • Lab Assistant Intern, Sanofi-Aventis
    Bridgewater • Jul 2009 — Jan 2010
    • Performed bacterial transformations using baculoviral protein expression
    systems
    • Introduced novel genetic sequences into competent E. Coli and selected
    white colonies as putative transformants
    • Assisted with growing bacterial cultures for 20 hours overnight using 10-12
    flasks
    • Prepared cell pellets for AKTA or liquid chromatography protein separation
    • Successfully recovered target protein of 88 amino acids in length with eight
    cysteines
    • Identified target protein through PAGE gel analysis
  • Ensured proper cleaning and maintenance of laboratory instruments and workspaces.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of laboratory practices and safety measures.
  • Maintained accurate records of data collected during experiments.
  • Assisted in the preparation of laboratory samples for analysis.
  • Performed quality control checks on samples and equipment.
  • Recorded and documented test results accurately.
  • Collaborated with team members on projects related to research initiatives.
  • Participated in weekly seminars discussing current topics in science.
  • Performed daily housekeeping tasks driving efficient laboratory operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of test results and observations in laboratory notebooks.

Education

Associate of Science - Biology

Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ
12-2020

Skills

  • Equipment operation and industrial washing
  • Quality assurance and safety protocols
  • Laboratory procedures and autoclave operation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cage Washer Technician

Priority One Services (Princeton University)
05.2025 - Current

Lab Technician

Johanna Foods
09.2022 - 04.2025

Lab Support Specialist I

Summit Health Management
07.2013 - 08.2022

Lab Technician Intern

Sanofi Aventis
08.2009 - 01.2010

Associate of Science - Biology

Raritan Valley Community College

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