Benjamin Hall
Ipswich,Suffolk
Summary
Dedicated laboratory technician with expertise in routine lab equipment use, media preparation, and aseptic sampling methods. Demonstrates sterile techniques and proficient use of autoclave, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Skilled in pipetting and maintaining hand-eye coordination, capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a team in fast-paced environments. Committed to upholding UKAS standards while remaining calm under pressure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Microbiology laboratory technician
Eurofins
Needham Market, Suffolk
2024.10 - Current
- Preparation of dehydrated agars and supplementation if necessary.
- Checking pH of prepared media.
- Keeping track of prepared media, pH and autoclave usage on a computer record.
- Weighing food and water samples into stomacher bags and diluting with broths.
- Homogenising samples with broths using stomachers.
- Performing pipette calibration checks.
- Plating samples out using pipettes calibrated to 1ml, 0.5ml and 0.1ml and adding selective Agars for different bacteria and mould species for example Bacillus Cereus using BCA agar.
- Using Autoclaves for equipment sterilisation and melting agar.
- Incubating samples and petri dishes depending on the required test.
- Storing samples separately to prevent cross contamination.
- Streaking samples after 24 hour incubation onto pre-poured agars for Salmonella and Listeria testing.
- Completed required paperwork for each sample.
- Used aseptic techniques to prevent sample contamination.
- Maintained a sterile working environment.
- Rehydrating 20l BPW HQ and LPM bags using aseptic technique.
- Retained knowledge of testing procedures to maintain compliance.
- Followed health and safety protocols to reduce risk in the work environment.
- Completion of frequent EQA tests.
- Carried out re-tests of samples at request of clients.
- Worked as a team with other lab technicians for increased efficiency across various areas within the lab
- Used appropriate PPE where required as well as maintaining cleanliness of PPE
Customer service assistant
Tesco Express
Ipswich, Suffolk
2024.07 - 2024.09
- Helped with maintaining stock levels and keeping the store tidy on the shop floor
- Communicated effectively with customers to create a pleasant customer service experience
- Handled both cash and card transactions accurately
- Assisted customers with product inquiries
- Helping customers locate specific items on the shop floor.
- Collaborated with the team to ensure efficiency and maximum productivity.
- Prioritised tasks during busy periods.
Team manager
Co-op Food
Ipswich, Suffolk
2022.08 - 2024.06
- Delegated responsibilities amongst team
- Accurately recorded and updated stock levels and requested deliveries for low stock levels on products
- Answering staff and customer queries and helping find solutions.
- Completing price markdowns in the morning and evening in accordance with best before and use by dates
- Provided training for new staff members.
- Boosted morale of team by recognising when staff provide exceptional service to customers or maintain consistently high levels of productivity and work ethic.
- Addressed customer complaints quickly to maintain customer satisfaction
- Prioritised workload to ensure timely completion of tasks
- Daily checks of fridge and freezer temperatures both on the shop floor and in the stock room to ensure they are maintaining appropriate temperatures.
- Following shoplifters on CCTV and accurately tracking items taken before reporting them to security.
- Finding cover staff when a team member has called in sick.
- Opening up the store at the start of the day and locking up at the end of the day.
- Completing reports on any out of date items in the store and disposing of them appropriately.
Customer service assistant
Poundland
Martlesham, Suffolk
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Working on store tills.
- Handled both cash and card transactions accurately.
- Helping customers locate specific items on the shop floor.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries.
- Collaborated with the team to ensure efficiency and maximum productivity.
- Prioritised tasks during busy periods.
- Helped with maintaining stock levels and keeping the store tidy on the shop floor.
Education
UAL level 3 BTEC - Creative Media Production and Technology
Suffolk New College
Ipswich 2020.09 - 2023.07
GCSEs -
Northgate Highschool
Ipswich, Suffolk 2015.09 - 2020.03
Skills
- Routine lab equipment use
- Media preparation
- Aseptic sampling methods
- Sterile techniques mastery
- Proficient use of autoclave
- Sterilisation procedures
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Pipetting
- Hand-eye coordination
- Aseptic technique
- UKAS
- Able to work effectively in a team or alone
- Able to work effectively in a fast paced work environment
- Able to keep calm under pressure
Affiliations
- Guitar and music
- Exotic pets
- Online gaming
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Microbiology laboratory technician
Eurofins
2024.10 - Current
Customer service assistant
Tesco Express
2024.07 - 2024.09
Team manager
Co-op Food
2022.08 - 2024.06
Customer service assistant
Poundland
2022.05 - 2022.08
UAL level 3 BTEC - Creative Media Production and Technology
Suffolk New College
2020.09 - 2023.07
GCSEs -
Northgate Highschool
2015.09 - 2020.03