Theresa Foster
Laboratory Technician
Norfolk ,NY
Summary
I have 4 years of experience as store manager, including as a Merchandiser and as a General Warehouse Worker in industries including Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, and Related Services, Business Services and Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, and Mobile Home Dealers. Most recently, I have been working as a Merchandiser/Estimator at Merchco from October 2016 - 2021
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Losurdo Foods
Heuvelton , Ny
06.2025 - Current
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
Laboratory Technician
Arglass
Valdosta , Ga
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
Laboratory Technician
ADM
Valdosta, Ga
06.2021 - 02.2025
- Inventory control, boost sales
- Provided feedback on product performance based on test results obtained from experiments conducted.
- Maintained laboratory equipment by performing calibration checks and troubleshooting any malfunctions.
- Prepared solutions of reagents for use in experiments according to standard procedures.
- Conducted quality control testing on incoming materials to ensure accuracy of results.
- Developed processes and techniques to improve the efficiency of laboratory operations.
- Collected samples from various sources for analysis in accordance with established guidelines.
Merchandiser/Estimator
Merchco
San Antonio, TX
10.2016 - 01.2021
- Knowledge sets include: display, merchandise, planograms
- Estimator responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings to produce cost estimates and proposals for potential projects.
Merchandiser
Resource Plus
Jacksonville
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Remodel mainly dollar general stores Knowledge sets include: dollar, merchandise, merchandise manager, planograms.
General Warehouse Worker
Lowes
Valdosta, GA
02.2013 - 08.2015
- Load and unload trucks Knowledge sets include: fork lift, forklift, forklift operator, loading and unloading trucks, packing, pallet jack, pick.
General Warehouse Worker
Home Depot
Lake Park, GA
02.2011 - 08.2013
- Load and unload trucks Knowledge sets include: fork lift, forklift operator, forklift.
Store Manager
Freds
Pelham, GA
05.2009 - 08.2012
- Sold clothes, foods, home goods, electronics, furniture, hardware and building
- Greeted customers
- Rang up bills, using calculators, cash registers, POS machines, mental math
- Answered customer questions
- Readied sales slips and contracts
- Kept current with sales and promotions
- Upheld rules for payments and exchanges
- Helped maintain store security
- Kept sales records
- Used basic computer skills
- Trained other workers
- Inventoried stock.
Convenience Store Manager
Enmark
Cordele, GA
08.2008 - 01.2011
- Oversaw service-providing activities
- Directed pricing and sales activities
- Reviewed sales reports and financial statements
- Maintained smooth daily operations
- Managed staff schedules and work assignments
- Conducted staff performance evaluations
- Planned the use of materials and goods
- Engaged in staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation, discipline
- Spearheaded and collaborated on sales promotions
- Interacted directly and productively with customers
- Primary aim of the company: store manager, all inventory control, all bank deposits
Education
Diploma/Certified Certificate - Claims Adjusters License
ACE Claims Adjusters
Florida11-2023
Skills
- Calculator
- Cashier
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Skills
- Contract Management
- Electronics
- Financial Statements
- Forklift Operator
- Hiring
- Inventory Management
- Materials Management
- Math
- Microsoft Office
- Pallet Jack
- Pick
- Pos
- Pricing
- Recruiting
- Sales
- Sample Preparation
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Equipment Calibration
- Instrument Calibration
- Titration Techniques
- Materials Testing
- Sample collection techniques
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Losurdo Foods
06.2025 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Arglass
02.2025 - 07.2025
Laboratory Technician
ADM
06.2021 - 02.2025
Merchandiser/Estimator
Merchco
10.2016 - 01.2021
Merchandiser
Resource Plus
08.2015 - 10.2016
General Warehouse Worker
Lowes
02.2013 - 08.2015
General Warehouse Worker
Home Depot
02.2011 - 08.2013
Store Manager
Freds
05.2009 - 08.2012
Convenience Store Manager
Enmark
08.2008 - 01.2011
Diploma/Certified Certificate - Claims Adjusters License
ACE Claims Adjusters
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