Zachary Cord
Kingston,TN
Summary
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Highly skilled at analyzing and interpreting cases. Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Dedicated Associate with experience working with clients, identifying needs quickly, and recommending products and services to help clients achieve their objectives. Environmental Scientist with a strong background in researching and analyzing samples of air, water, and soil in order to prevent hazardous materials from harming the environment. Perform a variety of analytical procedures on different matrices and possible radioactive material daily.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
Eberline Analytical
08.2023 - Current
- Performed analytical procedures on multiple matrices including water, soil, air filters, food, oil
- Analyzed samples for Radium 226, 228, Lead 210, Nickel 63, Iron 55, and Polonium 210
- Prepared samples to be carried out by other lab techs
- Logged samples into the laboratory information management system
- Properly labeled and preserved samples to be analyzed
- Prepared chemicals and reagents for daily operations
- Executed different analytical procedures such as extractions, precipitations, separations, and evaporations
- Maintained documentation for steps carried out and reagents used during procedures
- Coordinated with other lab techs to ensure analysis proceeded efficiently and on time.
Produce Associate
Sam's Club
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Rotated grocery products, making sure to remove expired or spoiled items as soon as possible and following the 'first in, first out' rule
- Operated balers, power jacks, and slicing machines
- Restocked fruits and vegetables and discarded any that were old or of poor quality
- Reviewed product shelves for proper price labels and handled price changes when management requested them
- Kept a safe and clean environment by adhering to safety standards
- Helped customers check prices and locate requested items in the store
- Checked the refrigeration, freezer, and cooling area for proper operation and reported any problems to the supervisor.
Chemistry Lab Room Assistant
Tennessee Tech University
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Restocked lab workstations and sterilized surfaces to ensure that the classrooms were ready for any project requirements
- Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep the laboratory productive.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TNSkills
Multi-Task Management
Analyzing statistics
Attention to detail
Lab maintenance
Problem resolution
Compiling data
Sample Processing
Analytical Techniques
Chemical neutralization
Chemical Analysis
Chemical mixing
Reagent preparing
Sample preparation
Chemical Separation
Chemical extraction
Chemical Distillation
Wet and Dry Chemistry
Chemical Precipitation
Water and Soil Analysis
Timeline
Lab Technician
Eberline Analytical
08.2023 - Current
Produce Associate
Sam's Club
07.2020 - 07.2023
Chemistry Lab Room Assistant
Tennessee Tech University
08.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Tennessee Tech University