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Lynnwood, Washington, United States

Bend, Oregon Area

Hood River, Oregon

•Organization of all day-to-day testing operations, including management and scheduling of lab and office procedures•Participates in certification audits and inspections with multiple regulatory agencies •Mentor, educate, and prepare staff for effective performance in cross-functional laboratory functions, including administrative and technical operating procedures •Maintain equipment calibration schedule and ensure all required calibrations and maintenance are completed in a timely fashion in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices•Development and implementation of new hire training program

Hood River, Oregon

•Perform liquid phase extraction to isolate analytes, followed by HPLC separation with UV detection •Prepare and maintain accurate records, documentation and laboratory notes.•Develop and update standard laboratory protocols, SOP's and relevant forms•Prepare formal laboratory reports communicating interpretation, conclusions and recommendations based on observations and test results of research projects

Hood River, Oregon

•Use qualitative and quantitative methods to provide accurate and timely processing of samples •Perform chemical analysis on incoming samples utilizing titration, specific gravity, pH, turbidity meters and refractometers •Use appropriate microbiological methods for quantitative analysis bacteria including SimPlate, Petrifilm and agar plating.

Plymouth, Nh

• Grew within the company into positions such as server, training mentor and manager. • Purchased /controlled inventory with attention to budget guidelines.• Maintained and established new policies to ensure positive employee morale.• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and regulations.• Proficient in end of the night closing procedures including sales data entry, multiple cash deposits and building shutdown. • Effectively communicated through management and consumer interfaces.• Established team building through nightly incentive programs and competition.• Provided continuous training to new and existing staff.

Undergraduate Research, Enzyme Optimization for the Hydrolysis of Cellulose • Developed a research proposal for alfalfa hay as an alternate renewable biomass.• Refined a protocol for the enzymatic sacchrification of cellulose in order to optimize conditions for the application of alfalfa as a substrate. • Troubleshot failed reactions to develop alternate ways to achieve optimum results.• Simultaneously varied parameters such as temperature, length of sample time, concentration and speed of sample shaking.• Worked independently to accomplish research goals.

• Assisted with new inventory input and removal through a barcode labeling system.• Prepared stock solutions of varying concentrations, properly cleaned glassware and restocked laboratory equipment for undergraduate chem labs.• Ensured proper storage of laboratory chemicals, volatile compounds and facilitated hazardous waste removal.• Acquired experience in chemistry techniques, instrument use and reagent preparation, including small-scale preparation and serial dilutions.• Taught students essential chemistry principles including proper cleaning, labeling and documentation techniques, safety practices and basic hazardous waste disposal guidelines under the guidance of a chemistry professor.