Lab Technician
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Lab Technician

KELLY HERZ
SUMMARY
? Passionate about helping the environment and looking for a career where I can help build a more sustainable future
? Proficient with MS Office, Windows, and the internet
? Real world experience with a wide variety of electronic control systems, from medical and laboratory equipment to professional lighting and sound controllers
? Comfortable working in a variety of environments including laboratories, work sites, and offices
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minors in Chemistry and Environmental Studies
Graduated with a GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale
SKILLS/COURSEWORK

? Environmental Geochemistry
? Plant Physiology
? Water Quality Testing
? Molecular Biology
? Genetics
? Organic Chemistry
? Cellular Biology
? Microbiology

EXPERIENCE
Cabot Microelectronics, Aurora, Illinois, January 2019-August 2019
Pads Quality Laboratory Technician
? Ran tests on production samples to ensure product falls within specifications
? Tested Research & Development samples to facilitate new and improved products
? Calibrated instruments in the quality lab, pilot plant, and production areas
? Instruments used include SEM, Optirez, thermal analysis, pycnometers and others
Antech Diagnostics, Oak Brook, Illinois, January 2018-January2019
Parasitology Laboratory Technician
? Used microscopy to check patient samples for parasites
? Ran ELISA tests
? Processed samples using centrifuge
? Released results using laboratory information system
St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, January, May-June, 2013
Clinical Laboratory Intern
? Ran tests on patient samples in chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis departments
? Assisted in patient procedures
? Assisted in analyzer maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting
? Operated the laboratory information system to send test results to physicians