Xavier Foster
Fairfield,AL
Summary
Dedicated and self-motivated professional with over 10 years of experience in warehousing and an additional 10 years in medical laboratory settings. Recognized for strong attention to detail and a proven ability to solve complex problems while contributing effectively as a team player. Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency in all tasks, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional results. Eager to leverage extensive experience to drive success in future roles.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Blood Processor
Core Diagnostic Labs
2024.08 - Current
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Audited accessions to ensure accuracy of patient information and test orders.
- Communicated with other staff regarding errors, corrections, and other relevant updates.
Warehouse Associate
Accu Tech
2023.05 - 2024.08
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
Lab Assistant
Sonic Healthcare USA
2021.03 - 2023.03
- Verifying and accessioning of specimens.
- Aliquoting specimens for testing.
- Loading specimens onto analyzers.
- Delivering supplies to client offices.
- Picking up specimens from client offices.
- Packing and shipping specimens for transport.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
Lab Assistant
Brookwood Medical Center
2018.11 - 2021.03
- Inoculated culture media.
- Answered incoming questions from hospital staff.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Assisted with ordering Covid19 testing supplies and maintaining supply inventory
Processing Supervisor
Sonic Healthcare USA
2016.02 - 2018.08
- Scheduled and supervised processors.
- Trained and evaluated performance of specimen processors.
- Entered patient information and test orders into laboratory information system.
- Aliquoted specimens and prepared them for transport.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Observed all defined lab protocols in regard to specimen processing and collection, maintaining standards to promote accuracy and precision in results.
Warehouse Associate
Wesco Distribution
2015.03 - 2017.04
- Performed daily cycle counts.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
Lab Assistant/Materials Control Worker
LabCorp of America
2005.10 - 2014.09
- Performed daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on clinical chemistry analyzers.
- Performed FEP/ZPP testing.
- Pulled, packed, and shipped supplies to laboratory branches.
- Operated forklifts (standing, sitting, & swing mast).
- Received incoming deliveries and maintained proper inventory levels.
- Received, sorted, and prepared specimens for testing.
- Entered specimen information into laboratory information systems.
- Routed specimens to correct testing departments.
- Concentrated urine specimens for protein electrophoresis.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
Education
Standard Diploma -
Ramsay High School
Birmingham, AL01.1993
Skills
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Laboratory information systems
- Warehouse management systems
- Forklift operation
- Analyzer maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Discrepancy research and resolution
- Heavy lifting
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Lead Blood Processor / Core Diagnostic Labs - November 2025
- Employee of the Month / Core Diagnostic Labs - November 2024
- Promoted to Specimen Processing Supervisor / Sonic Healthcare USA - February 2018
- Promoted to Processor Trainer / Sonic Healthcare USA - August 2017
- Awarded Employee of the Quarter / Laboratory Corporation of America - March 2009
Day Phone
(205) 718-0011
Timeline
Lead Blood Processor
Core Diagnostic Labs
2024.08 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Accu Tech
2023.05 - 2024.08
Lab Assistant
Sonic Healthcare USA
2021.03 - 2023.03
Lab Assistant
Brookwood Medical Center
2018.11 - 2021.03
Processing Supervisor
Sonic Healthcare USA
2016.02 - 2018.08
Warehouse Associate
Wesco Distribution
2015.03 - 2017.04
Lab Assistant/Materials Control Worker
LabCorp of America
2005.10 - 2014.09
Standard Diploma -
Ramsay High School