Lab Assistant Resume Sample

74 Emmett Till Ave.

Evansville, IN 47747
(930) 047-1701
youremail@mail.com

Laboratory Assistant with 8+ years of experience in preparing specimen samples,

maintaining various lab equipment and tools, and completing lab reports. Strong knowledge
of a wide range of laboratory analysis procedures, including chemistry, hematology,
coagulation, blood banking, urinalysis, phlebotomy, and immunology.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MID AMERICA CLINICAL LABORATORIES, Evansville, IN
Lab Assistant, September 2015–present

 Collect and process 70+ microbiology specimens per week according to lab protocols
while setting up all cultures including the processing of all lab body fluids
 Use strong knowledge of microbiology techniques and terminology to grow microbe
cultures, collect samples, conduct research, and interpret data
 Created an Excel sheet to record lab inventory to help identify overpriced supplies,
saving $5,000 yearly in supply costs
 Implemented an effective system for recording lab test data, reducing documentation
time by 47% per week
 Maintain 100% error-free documentation of all laboratory tests

ASSOCIATED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, Evansville, IN

Lab Assistant, June 2011–August 2015

 Collected, examined, and logged data for 80+ urine samples on a weekly basis
 Equipped specific quantities of media, reagents, solutions, and compounds by mixing
components to standard ratios
 Operated, maintained, and sterilized lab equipment, including microscopes, automated
analyzers, centrifuges, rotators, and incubators to ensure accurate and timely test results
 Executed routine lab equipment calibration, function testing, and maintenance, which
improved accuracy and reduced down time because of equipment failure by 25%

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA, Evansville, IN
Bachelor of Science in Biology, May 2011
 Honors: cum laude (GPA: 3.8/4.0)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), MS Access, and Outlook
 Solid understanding of Sunquest, LIS (Cerner, Care360, and ARUP), and Vitek2 lab
systems
 Knowledge in CAP, FDA, AABB, and CLIA regulatory requirements

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