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Chicago, Il, Us

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

In my role as Laboratory Division Manager, I operate in a leadership capacity, reporting directly to the ownership of a small business with fewer than 50 full-time employees. I manage all lab operations while maintaining open communication with the company owners and liaising with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food and beverage sectors. I oversee a talented team of 15 Chemists, Team Leaders, and technicians across three divisions, utilizing various particle sizing techniques, including laser diffraction, image analysis, Coulter technique, single particle optical sensing (SPOS), and sub-micron and speciation technologies.

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

I oversaw two laboratory departments and led a team of 12 Chemists, Team Leaders, and Lab Technicians. My focus was on driving process improvements and managing multiple projects at once to maintain operational efficiency. The technologies I manage include advanced laser diffraction, pore size analysis, surface area measurements, and various other physical measurement techniques that are crucial for our lab operations and meeting client deliverables.

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

After a company-wide reorganization, I stepped into a leadership role as a Chemist, overseeing a team of five to six Chemists and technicians. I took charge of project planning and delegation, ensuring we executed client projects on time by effectively tracking weekly schedules and workflows. One of my key achievements was obtaining DEA registration for handling Schedule II-V controlled substances and ATF certification for pyrotechnic materials.

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

I advanced to a Level II position, focusing on fine particle analysis for a diverse range of clients across various industries. In this capacity, I oversaw and monitored client requirements for multiple concurrent projects, delivering regular status updates to keep everyone aligned with client expectations. Additionally, I took the opportunity to guide and train my fellow Particle Analysts on best practices for client management and how to effectively operate laboratory instrumentation.

Downers Grove, Il

I delivered particle characterization services and testing to clients, adhering to stringent quality standards and established testing methods within an FDA-compliant and cGMP-regulated environment.

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

As Surgical Veterinary Technician Assistant, I worked in an animal care facility and supported surgical staff including monitoring of vitals, wound/surgical site preparation, catheter placement, and post-operative care. Likewise, I analyzed samples for in-house lab work and diagnostic tests.

Woodridge, Illinois, United States

As Veterinary Technician, I provided routine care and administrative support in a busy and customer-driven veterinary practice.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Major In Biology; Minor In Art

Activities and Societies: Golden Key Honor Society | Phi Theta Kappa

Associate Of Arts - Aa