Lab technician
Resume examples

Worked in both biological and chemical laboratories analyzing and preserving specimens and reactive substances.

• Supervised and trained 30 lab assistants in handling fragile equipment and following health policies and procedures.
• Completed numerous tests in determining the acidity of natural resources.
• Conducted tests in a rural region near a chemical plant to determine the amount of pollution found in the atmosphere.
• Kept a file of more than 700 chemical compounds and mixtures for testing and archival purposes.
• Oversaw annual lab inspections and maintained working spaces to assure that laboratory did not violate any Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

Performed experiments and tests in a chemical laboratory. Assisted research scientists with writing, reviewing, and editing journal articles for publication in scientific journals.

• Tracked laboratory inventory by purchasing and replacing new and broken equipment.
• Collected and processed specimens and chemical samples to be studied in research experiments.
• Disposed hazardous materials following the protocols issued by laboratory manager.
• Supervised students working in lab and instructed them on the proper use of lab equipment.
• Kept detailed records of findings and discoveries from conducting experiments.
• Organized and maintained laboratory by cleaning and storing equipment following documented rules and guidelines.

Worked in a highly regarded EPA setting, keeping records on the preservation of ecologically damaged regions.

• Supervised a staff of 50+ assistants and technicians.
• Wrote and updated a 30-page guide on the health and safety protocols regarding the handling of lab equipment and potentially flammable and hazardous substances.
• Maintained a large, sanitized, and well-equipped facility.
• Ordered and upgraded lab inventory as necessary.
• Enforced daily procedures regarding the use and lending of lab equipment.
• Conducted valuable research on the causes of degradation in wetlands.
• Awarded for Leadership Excellence for delivering accurate test results and creating effective safety programs.