Irene Lopes Mendes
Hertford
Summary
Reliable Laboratory Technician offering 8 years of experience in high-volume sample processing. Collaborates with research teams to enhance and streamline lab systems. Competent in equipment calibration and stock replenishment. Well-versed in Laboratory Information Management Systems.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Office Cleaner
AA Building
Cardiff
2015.06 - 2015.10
- Ensured cleanliness of toilets and kitchens to maintain hygiene standards.
- Regularly emptied waste bins and shredder trays to support cleanliness efforts.
- Restocked toilet accessories including toilet paper, hand wash cream, and hand towels to guarantee availability throughout day.
Laboratory Technician
Abbott Laboratories UK Limited
Loughton, Essex
2024.01 - 2026.03
- Supported laboratory operations by ensuring adherence to deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
- Assisted in maintaining reliability of analytical processes through regular calibration and upkeep of laboratory equipment.
- Aided in compliance with SOPs by preparing reagents, calibration standards, and control materials.
- Assisted stock control to keep laboratory supplies at optimal levels, including reagents and consumables.
- Helped maintain safe and organised laboratory environment for efficient operations.
- Completed administrative tasks such as registration forms, spreadsheets, and filing efficiently.
- Aided high throughput in screening laboratory by aliquot samples into analyser racks promptly.
- Facilitated accurate demographic data entry of donor details to support data management.
- Maintained data accuracy through thorough clerical review of donor information.
Laboratory Assistant
Abbott Toxicology Ltd
Loughton
2018.06 - 2024.01
- Executed day-to-day laboratory tasks within set deadlines and quality standards.
- Ensured proper handling of samples according to current standard operating procedures.
- Assisted in receiving goods and transferring samples to accessioning while notifying relevant departments.
- Unpacked and processed samples while maintaining intact chain of custody.
- Identified and reported flawed samples with discrepancies in chain of custody.
- Prepared samples into analyser racks to facilitate steady laboratory throughput.
- Transferred screen positive 'A' samples into confirmation trays for next working day analysis.
- Processed urgent samples on same day to meet analysis timelines.
- Moved 'B' bottles to freezer for long-term storage.
- Scanned chain of custody forms into document management system post batch completion.
- Disposed of expired batches and trays daily.
- Placed processed samples into temporary storage for further analysis.
School Cleaner
St. Teilo's School
Cardiff
2015.07 - 2017.06
- Cleaned daily classrooms, toilets, and common areas (sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming), emptied bins, replenished supplies (soap, paper), and spot-cleaned spills, alongside termly deep cleaning and health & safety tasks like reporting hazards and using chemicals correctly, all to maintain hygienic and safe environment for students and staff.
Shop Cleaner (cover)
H&M
Cardiff
2015.10 - 2015.12
- Maintained cleanliness in fitting room area through dusting, hovering, mopping, and cleaning mirrors and chairs.
Assisted in creating tidy environment for customers by ensuring all surfaces were properly cleaned.
Supported overall store presentation by performing routine cleaning tasks in fitting room area.
Healthcare Laboratory Technician
Arquitempo Servicios S.L
Vícar, Almería
2011.06 - 2011.08
- Sterilised medical equipment using autoclave.
- Assisted in organising pharmacy supplies by sorting medications alphabetically according to active ingredient.
- Supported inventory management by ensuring proper stock levels of medical supplies.
Laboratory Technician
Delegación Provincial de Salud de Almería
Almeria
2010.10 - 2010.12
- Received, logged, labelled, and safely stored incoming meat and vegetable samples to maintain integrity and proper tracking within laboratory information management system (LIMS).
- Prepared samples for analysis using techniques specific to pesticide residue testing, including solvent extraction, homogenisation, filtration, and dilution.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analyses on samples in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and methodologies to ensure reliability and precision.
Education
Vocational Training Qualification of Laboratory Technician - Chemistry
I.E.S Los Angeles
Almería 2009.01 - 2011.01
Skills
- Organized and self-motivated
- Adaptable to challenges
- Quick learner
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English
- Laboratory ethics
- Stock management
- Sample processing
Hobbies & Interests
Very keen on different types of sports but football is my favourite. I like meeting different people and cultures. I like to listen music, watch movies and documentaries.
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Abbott Laboratories UK Limited
2024.01 - 2026.03
Laboratory Assistant
Abbott Toxicology Ltd
2018.06 - 2024.01
Shop Cleaner (cover)
H&M
2015.10 - 2015.12
School Cleaner
St. Teilo's School
2015.07 - 2017.06
Office Cleaner
AA Building
2015.06 - 2015.10
Healthcare Laboratory Technician
Arquitempo Servicios S.L
2011.06 - 2011.08
Laboratory Technician
Delegación Provincial de Salud de Almería
2010.10 - 2010.12
Vocational Training Qualification of Laboratory Technician - Chemistry
I.E.S Los Angeles
2009.01 - 2011.01