Tanner Hackett
Blaine,MN
Summary
Efficient lab technician with 2.5 years of experience in various labs, including urine drug analysis, food product microbiology testing, and R&D fermentation work. Has worked with different types of automated equipment for preparation, testing, and analysis of samples and medias. Provides detailed and efficient fermentation work at various levels.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fermentation Technician
Cargill
06.2023 - Current
- Provides support to research scientists in the completion of research projects or activities in various fermentation applications
- Assisted in and independently screened Aspergillus Niger strains in shake flask selection protocol
- Collaborating with multiple scientists for downscaling plant production protocols of Aspergillus Niger to the 2L benchtop level
- Uses and maintains Eppendorf BioFlo320 towers, 2L vessels, probes, and BioCommand software for fermentation runs
- Adhered to SOPs while preparing medias, fermentation runs, and performing daily tasks independently of supervisor.
Lab Technician II (Lab Support)
Cargill
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked in a fast-paced research and development environment with lab standard operating procedures for fermentation and microbiology projects
- Adhered to SOPs while preparing medias and performing daily tasks independently of supervisor
- Met deadlines for material and media preparation through prioritization and multitasking
- Assisted scientists hands-on with projects as needed, including culture inoculation, project sampling, and project teardown
- Managed washing and autoclaving of glassware and materials, and restocked lab supplies and materials as needed
- Maintained, calibrated, and cleaned instrumentation on scheduled and routine maintenance.
Micro-bio Lab Tech
Eurofins Micro Biology
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked in a fast-paced environment with lab standard operating procedures for food and environmental microbiology testing
- Prioritized sample preparation for smooth work flow and turnaround-time
- Performed weighing, diluting, and plating of client samples using aseptic technique
- Adhered to SOPs while performing preparations, analysis, and documentation of samples
- Restocked lab supplies as needed
- Maintained, calibrated, and cleaned instrumentation on scheduled and routine maintenance.
MCT Technologist
Medtox
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked in a fast-pace environment with lab standard operating procedures for therapeutic drug testing
- Performed immune-assay testing of urine samples on Beckman Coulter Chemistry Analyzers
- Prioritized work and batches for maintaining smooth work flow and turn-around-time
- Maintained smooth workflow by preparing laboratory for following shifts
- Responsible for movement of patient samples to and from testing procedures
- Used GDP in documentation and testing and adhered to SOPs while performing extractions and analysis of samples
- Maintained, calibrated, and cleaned instrumentation on scheduled and routine maintenance
- Worked together to troubleshoot problems on equipment as they arise.
Cashier
Kwik Trip
09.2018 - 05.2021
Sales Floor Teammate
Shopko
04.2017 - 09.2018
Cashier
Cash Wise, Coborns Inc
07.2015 - 04.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology (Zoology/Ecology) -
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN05.2021
Skills
- Specimen Collection, Preparation, and Production Use
- Fermentation Process Development and Implementation
- Equipment Calibration, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
- Aseptic Technique
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Timeline
Fermentation Technician
Cargill
06.2023 - Current
Lab Technician II (Lab Support)
Cargill
06.2022 - 06.2023
Micro-bio Lab Tech
Eurofins Micro Biology
01.2022 - 06.2022
MCT Technologist
Medtox
07.2021 - 12.2021
Cashier
Kwik Trip
09.2018 - 05.2021
Sales Floor Teammate
Shopko
04.2017 - 09.2018
Cashier
Cash Wise, Coborns Inc
07.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science in Biology (Zoology/Ecology) -
Minnesota State University
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