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Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Conducts quality assurance of plant-based yogurt and non dairy products following hazard analysis and critical control points. Collect and prepare all products for testing to an outsourced microbiology laboratory. Receive testing results and update products for release or hold. Troubleshoot potential production issues and communicate with management in resolving in an timely manner. Perform other routine quality assurance tasks as necessary.

Portland, Oregon Area

Contributed to lab efficiency and customer satisfaction by meticulously and safely performing all tasks related to blood products with utmost care and professionalism. Accurately performed routine and complex laboratory tests in blood testing analysis and interpretation using instrumentation in Infectious Diseases Laboratory (IDL) and Immunohematology Laboratory (IHL). Utilized knowledge of research and reconcile donor samples and current accounts to pinpoint which samples… Show more Contributed to lab efficiency and customer satisfaction by meticulously and safely performing all tasks related to blood products with utmost care and professionalism. Accurately performed routine and complex laboratory tests in blood testing analysis and interpretation using instrumentation in Infectious Diseases Laboratory (IDL) and Immunohematology Laboratory (IHL). Utilized knowledge of research and reconcile donor samples and current accounts to pinpoint which samples required further testing. Ensured up-to-date information regarding rules and procedures was accurate. Served as point-of-contact/mentor for newly trained staff. Commended for positive attitude, outstanding professionalism, and working well with other staff members; awarded Employee of the Quarter. Through rapid reaction of retesting samples and trouble-shooting instrument malfunction concluding complex problem needing vendor to resolve issues; resulting in retesting completion before turn-around-time was up. Show less

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Performed blood testing analysis and interpretation using instrumentation in the Infectious Diseases Laboratory (IDL) and Immunohematology Laboratory (IHL). Performed daily tasks efficiently and meticulously to maintain customer satisfaction and the safety of all blood products. Researched donor samples and reconciles current accounts to pinpoint samples needing further testing. Reviewed rules and procedures frequently with other staff for accurate and up-to-date… Show more Performed blood testing analysis and interpretation using instrumentation in the Infectious Diseases Laboratory (IDL) and Immunohematology Laboratory (IHL). Performed daily tasks efficiently and meticulously to maintain customer satisfaction and the safety of all blood products. Researched donor samples and reconciles current accounts to pinpoint samples needing further testing. Reviewed rules and procedures frequently with other staff for accurate and up-to-date information. Mentored and guided newly trained staff. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Conducted quality assurance and control testing following current hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) guidelines and procedures to ensure product quality standards. Prepared samples for identification of any and all food-borne diseases, such as E. coli, listeria, and salmonella. Conducted walk-through, pre-operations inspections, identifying areas of concern, and escalating and communicating issues to leadership that couldn’t be resolved. Coordinated… Show more Conducted quality assurance and control testing following current hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) guidelines and procedures to ensure product quality standards. Prepared samples for identification of any and all food-borne diseases, such as E. coli, listeria, and salmonella. Conducted walk-through, pre-operations inspections, identifying areas of concern, and escalating and communicating issues to leadership that couldn’t be resolved. Coordinated cleanup with sanitation company when floors flooded, and production halted; performed spot testing ensuring all areas were cleaned to standards resulting in production resuming the following day. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Performed blood testing analysis and interpretation using instrumentation in the Infectious Diseases Laboratory (IDL) and Immunohematology Laboratory (IHL). Performed daily tasks efficiently and meticulously to maintain customer satisfaction and the safety of all blood products. Researched donor samples and reconciles current accounts to pinpoint samples needing further testing. Reviewed rules and procedures frequently with other staff for accurate and up-to-date… Show more Performed blood testing analysis and interpretation using instrumentation in the Infectious Diseases Laboratory (IDL) and Immunohematology Laboratory (IHL). Performed daily tasks efficiently and meticulously to maintain customer satisfaction and the safety of all blood products. Researched donor samples and reconciles current accounts to pinpoint samples needing further testing. Reviewed rules and procedures frequently with other staff for accurate and up-to-date information. Mentored and guided newly trained staff. Awarded Employee of the Quarter, June 2014 Show less

Salem, Oregon

Managed team of 5 in warehouse and on job sites while organizing all weekly rental schedules. Ensured all rental items were in working order by performing repairs when needed. Provided outstanding customer service via phone and in-person; going above and beyond when any customer needed extra help, including personally delivering rental items.

Bachelor'S Of Science, Chemistry

My bachelors degree involves an emphasis on forensic science.

Graduate Studies, Criminalistics And Criminal Science

Began a Master's program involving coursework in forensic science. I took graduate level courses in forensic biology, forensic microscopy.

Chemistry