Ralitsa Turtumanova
Portsmouth,UK
Summary
Organised and dependable Laboratory Technician with over 6 years of experience in the industry. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Team supervisor
SAGELECTRICAL
Portsmouth
2023.06 - Current
- Educated customers on promotions, offers and special events to enhance product sales.
- Maximised engagement and morale by developing and maintaining effective staff relationships.
- Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Led shifts and motivated team to drive sales.
- Collaborated with colleagues from different backgrounds to tackle new challenges.
- Reported on team performance to higher leadership, proactively offering action for areas of improvement.
- Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.
Quality Control Pharmaceutical Microbiology Technician
Wickham Laboratories
2018.06 - 2022.01
- Executed laboratory regular activities, including testing samples and monitoring pollution levels in samples
- Analysed, and reported all biological information and survey findings for future needs
- Conducted test sample of pharmaceutical, herbal, cosmetics products, raw material, intermediate and finished product and medical devices and water samples to determine quality problems
- Attained and maintained international accreditation by fulfilling all GMP/GLP standards and regulations
- Efficiently performed routine functions of microbiology laboratory, such as AOP's, TVC's and Bioburden testing
- Performed Environmental test sampling as settled plates, active air samples, contact plates and swabs
- Accurate following of PSDS 's and SOP 's
- Maintaining perfect aseptic technique and eye on the detail plate reading
- Completing relevant paper work and data input on LIMS
- Deviations investigations and OOS preformed when needed.
- Complied with all lock-out and tag-out procedures, repairing equipment safely and quickly to reduce downtime.
- Documented technical procedures and SOPs to streamline processes.
Medical laboratory technician and phlebotomist
Synevo
Sofia, Bulgaria
2013.06 - 2016.02
- Working on medical equipment: Biochemistry- COBAS C111, COBAS INTERGA- Haematology- SYSMEX, Coagulation analyzer- STAGO, Urine analyzer- URISIS 1100, Blood gas analyzer -GASTAT-navi, IT skills- LIMS system- Si lab, Power point, Microsoft word and Excel
- Phlebotomy experience- venepuncture with butterfly and vacutaine, taking finger prick blood samples.
- Trained and mentored 3 junior technicians to consistently meet and exceed productivity goals.
- Optimised laboratory efficiencies by monitoring supply levels and promptly reordering low-stock items.
- Accurately collected and processed 80 to 150 biological specimens daily, following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Monitored patient wellness during collection to proactively address adverse reactions.
- Facilitated blood collection for health screenings and diagnostic testing.
- Organised daily work based on collection priority.
- Collected blood samples, selecting appropriate vacutainer tubes, syringes and needles for collection.
- Maintained patient sample integrity through correct handling and storage.
- Labelled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and collection time.
- Greeted patients and verified personal information before phlebotomy services.
- Asked patient questions regarding allergies and health issues during previous injections or blood draws.
- Respected confidentiality and privacy, keeping all personal and health data secure.
- Tested products and raw materials against Quality Control (QC) standards.
- Performed testing procedures according to agreed laboratory protocols.
- Cleaned and tested equipment to support stable lab processes.
- Operated, maintained and calibrated lab equipment, consistently meeting accuracy and schedule targets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical University Sofia
Bulgaria 2010/2010 - 2013/2013
Skills
- Cost-effective budget control
- Client support
- Employee coaching and mentorship
- Key Performance Indicator (KPI) management
- LIMS System knowledge
- Quality Control checks
- Automated analysis equipment
- Stock management
- Cross-departmental teamwork
- SOP compliance
- Data manipulation
- Reagent storage
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Sample handling
- Results interpretation
- Full driving licence
Timeline
Team supervisor
SAGELECTRICAL
2023.06 - Current
Quality Control Pharmaceutical Microbiology Technician
Wickham Laboratories
2018.06 - 2022.01
Medical laboratory technician and phlebotomist
Synevo
2013.06 - 2016.02
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical University Sofia
2010/2010 - 2013/2013