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Hornsby Heights, Nsw, Au

Australia

Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia

- Experience working in a NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) ISO 15189 accredited lab. - Sample preparation, adhering to proper labelling and aseptic techniques.- Following safe laboratory practices such as wearing proper PPE and safely handling samples within the fume hood.- Separating positive and negative covid samples. Racks containing samples analysed by real time PCR (RT-PCR) analyzer are carefully separated with strict focus in accordance with the provided worksheet. - Resulting of covid samples. Carefully sending out results to all patients using the patient system ensuring all details on the system matches the physical sample.- Following strict protocol for decontamination and disposal of biological waste.

Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia

- Specimen processing, dealing with a high throughput and high volume accredited Microbiology lab for NSW Health Pathology. - Quickly being able to identify discrepancies, prioritize work flow and correct errors at pre-analytical and post analytical steps. - Trained in use of Cerner Pathnet laboratory information systems (LIS) which includes accessing vital patient information, test and order information in a timely manner when liaising or handling enquires from a variety of sources which may be Doctors, nurses and other staff from different areas.- Proper storage and disposal of samples. Trained in the handling of biological specimens adhering to strict protocols to ensure all actions are taken to minimize any potential hazards and accidents that may occur.- Direct experience using real time PCR (RT-PCR) analyzers; the LIAT and GeneXpert machines. These are used in the process of COVID-19 samples with fast turnaround times of 20 minutes and 1 hour respectively. - Continuing education through online training such as My Health Learning HETI a NSW health initiative which provides relevant and continuous training. - Streaking plates. This involves using proper streaking techniques to obtain isolated colonies of an organism.

Lane Cove West, New South Wales, Australia

- Experience working in a NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab. - Laying out samples in accordance with the Chain of Custody (COC) provided by the client. This involves cross-checking that the actual samples received matches the COC. - Inputting and recording sample information into ELVIS Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) including whether they were correctly preserved, tests requested and expected completion timeframe. - Labelling and distributing samples to the appropriate sectors (water, asbestos, semi-volatile, volatile, metals) within the lab based on the testing required. Sorting, packing, labelling and distributing samples to internal or external labs via courier.- Greeting, assisting and liaising with both internal staff and clients (consultants) by phone, email and face-to-face regarding sample submissions, analysis requirements and other related queries. - Working closely with the Analytical Services Managers. This involves managing sample lifecycle (long term hold) or having bottle orders ready for clients, and or registration of samples in the system to ensure turnaround times are met.- Subsampling of samples that can only be performed at other internal and external Laboratories. Communicate closely with sub-sampling staff to ensure samples are completed within the specified timeframe (1 day, 2 day, 3 day or 5 day).- Maintaining the proper storage and disposal of samples by following safe work practices. Soil samples are stored for 3 months and water samples are stored for 1 month.- Complying with the appropriate standards and regulations of wearing correct PPE within the lab such as lab coat, glasses, closed shoes and gloves. - Organising courier services for clients as required such as sample pick-ups and deliveries.

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

- Troubleshooting enquiries from fellow staff, often in relation to missing material, damaged and or quarantined items. This involves using SAP systematically to identify and investigate problem origins to recover relevant information needed to resolve anomalous cases.- Setting up of items and locations within the warehouse using SAP to enable item receival. This involves background work such as managing the setup of the item itself (i.e. storage type, storage location) and/or creating locations for physical storage.- Investigating customer enquiries using SAP such as item overstock, and/or items missing from orders dispatched to customers. This task involves forming a stock count to check physical stock matches to what is stated in the system. Also involves using SAP to track the frequent movement of this item.- Monthly transferring of short dated items from inventory locations into designated expired areas, ready for destruction.- Investigating inventory issues. This involves using SAP to cycle count locations to ensure stock level matches. SAP is also used to observe the movement of the item such as possible areas the item was supposedly dispatched to but may have incorrectly not been, followed by emails to states or customer services enquiring if they are missing items.- Comply with Worldwide Records and Information Management (WWRIM) Policy and Standards, and local operation company procedures.

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

- Receiving orthopaedic implants used in spine trauma cases as well as hip, knee, and shoulder operations. Involves authorising incoming shipments under strict SOP guidelines. If any anomalies are identified communication is elevated to the QA team and relevant parties notified such as planners, managers and import coordinator.- Document all box numbers within the shipment, and cross check with emails sent from source that contains all information for items contained such as quantity, batch and expiry date. Items can be temperature sensitive so processing in a timely manner is imperative.- Process approximately 3000 to 10 000 items using excel and SAP. These can be individual or batched materials, and must be done with high accuracy to avoid errors in relation to overstock, incorrect expiry dates and batch errors. This can be a high workload but is crucial for allowing workflow into other sectors to occur smoothly.- Processing requisitions for implants and instruments requested by hospitals Australia wide used for consignment, operations, emergency and time critical cases. Involves identifying and picking materials of which there are an excess of 5000 individual items, however items must be correct as implants are highly specific, case by case.- Applying Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) knowledge whilst working under strict deadlines, upholding the highest standards set by Johnson and Johnson Medical.

Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia

- Unpacking hardware from their packages and into trolleys ready for assembly into the computer unit. Used for a major global multinational technology company Hewlett-Packard (HP).- Labelling computer components after its final assembly. Labels are used in product, batch and parts identification.- Inserting cables in corrects slots and ensuring all other cables that other assemblers have placed are correctly fitted before reaching the testing area. If a component is placed incorrectly, inform necessary staff for the problem to be fix. This is important as it can cause a big issue when reached to the testing area such as cause circuit shorts and DOA the computer.- Follow strict WHS procedures and guidelines required in an electronics development site. Includes maintenance of a safe work environment as handled products are sensitive electrical equipment that can be easily damaged in the build process. In addition, items can have dangerous parts so maintaining concentration and attention to detail is important.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Forensic Science

Focuses on both chemistry and biology aspects.

Certificate Iv In Laboratory Techniques, Science

Focuses on the basic foundation of science.