Laboratory Technician
Inspect materials for quality control to be used in aerospace and The Department of Defense projects
- Tested Rubber samples to determining curing times for either molding or steam methods
- Determined hardness, tensile strength, shrinkage, elongation and compression according to ASTM specifications
- Changed rubber compounds to meet Military, FDA and ASTM specifications
- Designed a burst test for rubber expansion joints to meet ASTM specifications
- Solved all problems related to rubber processing resulting in higher quality products
- Created and maintained an organized laboratory
- Researched chemical analysis for rubber compounding improvements
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Laboratory Technician II
First technician hired to work with the new High Density Genotyping Lab and helped standardize processes and write applicable Standard Operation Procedures
- Facilitated training on the organization, preparation and hybridization of DNA using both automated and manual techniques
- Prepared and organized genotypic information into usable data sets for data analysts
- Optimized processes that increased efficiency and lowered error rate including the development of an automated verification step of Hamilton deck layout
- Assisted in the creation of and performed testing for a new LIMS system in the lab
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Laboratory Technician
Tested cement for fluid-loss, free-water, thickening time, rheologies, and compressive strengths using a variety of Chandler and CTE machines.
- Tested fracturing and flow-back water using certain water analysis specifications and also performed Fann 50 tests on the fracturing water.
- Provided companies with acid compatibility tests for oils, waters, and solid samples.
- Calibrated and performed mechanical tests on the machines for both the cement and fracturing sides.
- Maintained safety awareness and kept a clean working area.
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Western Blot Laboratory Technician
Produced medical kits with a focus on US Lyme disease using Western Blot techniques within a cGMP environment.
- Managed hazardous and nonhazardous chemicals safely during reagent preparation and disposal.
- Performed SDS-PAGE preparation and techniques efficiently.
- Completed reporting requirements such as proper batch records and SOP guidelines.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure departments worked in conformance with all SOPs and followed all ISO standards and FDA regulations.
- Member of the safety committee to ensure employees worked carefully in a safe environment.
- Performed calibrations on laboratory equipment as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service to team members and the general public when applicable
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Laboratory Technician Intern
Accomplishments
- Leveraged labVIEW to create a program that connects Resistance Temperature Detectors to the computer
- Devised a data acquisition system that logs 40 temperature measurement at 40 second intervals
- Performed oven, and fryer tests using ASTM methods to obtain the food mass recovery
- Analyzed energy efficiency of kitchen appliances to evaluate rebate qualifications
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Laboratory Technician
- Performed conductivity and various analytical tests on proppants.
- Economically augmented oil and gas production from hydraulic fracturing.
- Determined the physical and chemical properties of proppants being manufactured. Tests include viscosity, specific gravity, bulk density, particle size analysis.
- Determined the permeability of proppants by subjecting them to a high temperature/ high pressure.
- Documented and prepared data and results into Excel and also maintained cleanliness of the lab section
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Laboratory Technician
Aided in the opening of a new plant by coordinating with outside plants and corporate to create a factory that met all industry standards of product testing, quality control, and line production
- Trained multiple individuals and created new documents to further assist in operation of new plant
- Coordinated with Quality Control Manager to resolve issues before product was released
- Worked with Production Manager to adjust products as necessary, and ensure quality on a daily basis
- Responsible for maintaining product's percentage soluble solids, pH, viscosity, flavor, and fruit content
- Prepared media for microbiological tests: yeast/mold broth, potato dextrose agar, total plate count agar, simplate
- Entered data into SAP daily
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Laboratory Technician
Prepared and maintained mammalian cell cultures according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ran mycoplasma detection assays independently.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and facilities according to GMP/GLP regulations and SOPs.
- Utilized environmental monitoring to ensure that microbial activity is within given limits.
- Trained new employees on testing techniques for mycoplasma.
- Managed the daily tasks for the laboratory.
- Used LIMS to manage client samples.
- Represented the safety committee for the mycoplasma laboratory and ensured that laboratory personnel adhere to the company safety guidelines.
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Laboratory Technician / Research Assistant
investigated properties, composition, and structure of matter
- assisted senior chemists in research and development
- identified the presence and concentration of chemical pollutants in air
- built scientific apparatus
- set up, operated, and maintained laboratory instruments
- monitored experiments, made observations, calculated and recorded results
- reported and documented test results and analyzed those results in hopes of further improving
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Laboratory Technician
- Conducted experiments to evaluate the production of graphene nano-platelets
- Characterized material produced in lab and manufacturing facility
- Participated in material and product development
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment
- Created standard operating procedures for equipment
- Developed procedures and experimental protocols
- Created high quality products for customers
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