PERSONAL STATEMENT
Diligent and astute professional with 6 years of experience maintaining lab instruments, measurement systems, and testing machines while identifying and troubleshooting technical issues across multiple labs. Adept at sample collection and analysis, and conducting prescribed tests. Track record of accurately documenting patient details and delivering precise results.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Medical Lab Technician | Sep 2020 – Present
Danone, London
- Administer lab tests, instrument checks, and Covid-19 tests in collaboration with licensed CLS
- Verify test samples and requirements before testing while adhering to department’s procedure manual
- Organise and record necessary information on worksheets and log sheets with high attention to detail
- Operate several lab instruments, including Sysmex 1500 and XN 1000, Dimension EXL, Clinitek, ePlex System, and Quidel Sofia
- Successfully perform all duties and tasks assigned as phlebotomist and MLT
- Implement Laboratory Information Management System to track testing process schedules
Lab Technician | Oct 2018 – Aug 2020
Specsavers, London
- Assisted senior scientists in testing advanced technical instruments, including Siemens Dimension EXL, Osmometer 3320, and Abbott ID Now
- Achieved zero deficiency during 2019 CAP inspection and operated various instruments while serving as a productive team member
- Enhanced operational accuracy of data transmission by actively conducting system-verification tests
- Developed and verified advanced interface for new analysis
- Trained 30+ assistants and interns in performing various lab tasks
Lab Assistant | Dec 2016 – Oct 2018
Recipharm, London
- Performed tests for chemistry, haematology, coagulation, and urinalysis departments by using various laboratory instruments
- Managed administrative tasks while maintaining instruments, preparing reagents, and troubleshooting technical issues to increase lab efficiency
- Maintained safety awareness and kept a clean working area
EDUCATION
University of Portsmouth, UK | 2014 – 2016
MSc in Medical Biotechnology (Upper Second-Class Honours)
University of York, UK | 2012 – 2014
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (First-Class Honours)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Anatomy and physiology
- Phlebotomy
- Laboratory maintenance
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting and calibration
- Documentation
- Reporting
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- Ukulele playing
- Pub quizzes
- Playing violin