John Green
Colche,Essexx
Summary
Highly skilled laboratory professional with extensive expertise in sterilisation procedures, organic substance analysis, and designing experiments. Proficient in GC, GC/MS, ICP/MS, IC plus numerous other analytical equipment and health and safety compliance. Demonstrated ability in quality control procedures, and chemical waste disposal. Adept at strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and data collection. Resilient under pressure with a strong background in sample preparation and processing, laboratory equipment testing, and radioactive material handling. Committed to maintaining laboratory safety standards while excelling in technical troubleshooting and diagnostic equipment maintenance. Career goal: to leverage comprehensive laboratory skills to contribute to innovative research initiatives.
Dependable professional seeking to leverage strong analytical skills and solid foundation in laboratory protocols. Proficient in instrumentation and data analysis, with excellent problem-solving abilities. Committed to contributing to scientific advancements and ensuring accuracy in experimental results.
Offering strong analytical skills and keen eye for precision in laboratory settings. Knowledgeable about conducting experiments, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety protocols. Strong communicator with collaborative spirit, always eager to learn and adapt. Ready to use and develop analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills in Grade 7 technical role.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior laboratory technician
School of Life Sciences
Colchester, Essex
06.1985 - Current
- Collaborated with research teams, contributing to successful projects.
- Carried out and accurately recorded diverse field tests.
- Delivered training sessions on effective use of laboratory tools and techniques.
- Maintained chemical inventory, ensuring safety measures in the lab.
- Set up and tested laboratory equipment ahead of experiments.
- Prepared laboratory reports to facilitate data analysis and interpretation.
- Operated complex scientific equipment with care and precision.
- Implemented quality control measures to improve validity of findings.
- Followed instructions to prepare precise chemical solutions for laboratory use.
- Contributed valuable insights during team meetings; helped solving complex problems effectively .
- Instituted best practices for storage and handling of hazardous substances .
- Implemented rigorous safety policies, reducing workplace incidents significantly.
- Assisted in designing experiments, enhancing overall research output.
- Rotated and ordered stock to minimise waste and loss.
- Supported senior staff with experiment design and planning.
- Followed standard operating procedures, maintaining high-quality standards in all tasks.
- Carried out routine housekeeping tasks to maintain safe, clean, uncluttered work environment.
- Supervised a team of junior technicians to enhance productivity.
- Managed waste disposal according to environmental regulations and guidelines .
- Improved sample processing times for efficient lab workflow.
- I have worked as a technician for over 30 years. I have experience in many disciplines in plant, microbial and ecological biology. Plus extensive knowledge in many analytical procedures including ICP/MS, GC, GC/MS, HPLC, CHN, automated flow analysis, IC, PFA, flow cytometry, boat handler and field work.arried out and accurately recorded diverse field tests.
Education
HNC - Biological Sciences
Suffolk College
Ipswich, Suffolk 07.1987 - 07.1991
Skills
- Sterilisation procedures
- Organic substance analysis
- Designing experiments
- Autoclave operation
- Electrophoresis
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Tissue Processing
- Laboratory safety protocol
- Quality control procedures
- Chemical waste disposal
- Strategic planning
- Titration techniques
- Sterilisation processes
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data collection
- Resilience under pressure
- Sample preparation and processing
- Laboratory equipment testing
- Radioactive material handling
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Sample collection
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Lab general administration
- Flow cytometry
- Laboratory health and safety
- Lab equipment operation
- Chemical handling
- Technical troubleshooting
- Diagnostic equipment maintenance
- Time-management
- Pipetting
- Research and analysis
- Spectroscopy
- Laboratory safety standards
- Spectrophotometry
- IC, ICP/MS, GC, GC/MS, GC/TQ, HPLC
- laser ablation, PFA, CHN
- RA's, gas analysis, lab management, standard safety practice, equipment repair, supervision of part-time staff, provide help and information for staff and able to work independently
Affiliations
- Reading particularly sci-fi and fantasy novels, rugby, shooting, diving
Accomplishments
players player award for rugby
2nd team captain award
helped win two league titles
I'm a Dive Leader with BSAC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HNC - Biological Sciences
Suffolk College
07.1987 - 07.1991
Senior laboratory technician
School of Life Sciences
06.1985 - Current
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