Leah Bates
Fredericksburg
Summary
Driven scientist offering a passion for healthcare, biomedical technology, and research. Skilled lab associate with strong clinical knowledge, quality control, and history of substantially improving productivity. Eager to apply attention to detail, enthusiasm, and 7+ years of experience in lab environments to a welcoming workplace.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Scientist
Thermo Fisher
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Produced statistical reports to correlate with laboratory research.
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
Bartender
Bahama Breeze
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Trained 6 new bartenders on bar sales techniques, drink preparation, product promotion, and sanitation protocol resulting in higher profits.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Specimen Technician
Quest Diagnostics
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Entered data accurately on computer, including demographics, grossing descriptions and clinical diagnosis.
- Logged over 200 samples/hr on average, handling each expertly to prevent contamination.
- Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians' offices and medical facilities.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
Chemical Inventory Clerk
Temple University
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Administered chemicals and supplies for chemistry and geology department of Temple University
- Accepted delivered packages, verified products and checked delivery totals.
- Verified data integrity and accuracy.
- Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation and placed all information in client files using CisPro
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
- Checked chemicals for proper labeling before allocating to professors.
Office Assistant
Temple University
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep.
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.
- Tracked and recorded team expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records
Lab Assistant
Temple University
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Performed calculations and prepared powerful chemical solutions and reagents for use in analyses of samples.
- Set up 20+ general and organic chemistry labs per day according to experiment protocols
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results.
- Trained new employees
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology -
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2021
Skills
- Healthcare information technology (HIT)
- Inventory management
- Assay Development
- Visual Molecular Dynamics VMD
- Scientific Methodologies
- Research and Experiments
- Contamination control
- Web-based reporting tools
- Specimen handling
- Manufacturing productivity
- Medical laboratory procedures
Certification
- EHRS Training in Chemical Hygiene
- EHRS Training in Chemical Waste
- DOT Security of Hazardous Materials
Timeline
Associate Scientist
Thermo Fisher
10.2022 - Current
Specimen Technician
Quest Diagnostics
09.2020 - 06.2022
Bartender
Bahama Breeze
08.2020 - 12.2022
Chemical Inventory Clerk
Temple University
01.2019 - 05.2020
Office Assistant
Temple University
01.2019 - 05.2020
Lab Assistant
Temple University
01.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology -
Temple University
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