Laboratory Technician Resume Samples

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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