Valerie Erhardt
Holden,ME
Summary
Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Jackson Laboratory
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures, and tests.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Performed post-natal experiments and documented findings.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research on cochlea development.
- Collected, prepared, and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.
- Supported animal surgeries by preparing animals, maintaining surgical equipment, and monitoring animal condition after surgery.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high-temperature conditions.
- Managed breeding programs while factoring in issues such as animal age and readiness.
- Carried out euthanizations of diseased or infirm animals to keep stock healthy.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to antibody stains.
- Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Cut, mounted, and stained samples from mice.
- Embedded tissue specimens into tissue-freezing medium blocks.
- Used glass slides to mount tissues for tests.
- Carried out specific tests and preparation requirements based on orders.
Online Sales Business
Self
01.2010 - Current
- Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
- Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.
- Evaluated trends to understand competitive environments and assess current strategies.
- Promoted products in online communities through weblog or discussion-forum postings, e-mail marketing programs or online advertising.
- Managed financial tracking, inventory coordination and social media marketing.
- Collaborated with supply vendors and distributors to purchase supplies in bulk with favorable discounts.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Maine Bangor
Bangor, ME05.2022
Skills
- Lab Operations
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Documentation Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Specimen and Sample Preparation
- Multitasking and Organization
- Handle Chemicals
- Specimen Handling
- Laboratory Techniques
- Running Experiments
- Data Collation
- Time Management
- Biomethods training
- IACUC training
Timeline
Research Assistant
Jackson Laboratory
11.2022 - 06.2023
Online Sales Business
Self
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Maine Bangor
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