Amanda Antao

• Provided backup support to continue production of analytical service

• Reviewed analytical data produced by instrumentation

• Identified problems based on knowledge of facts and root causes and resolved or contributed to solution through corrective action and prevention.

• Enforced quality protocols, monitored for failure to meet tolerances and instituted remedial action immediately.

• Promoted culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all levels of the organization and implementing actionable changes accordingly.

• Reviewed LIMS summary reports to prioritize daily workload for self and junior staff.
• Operated and maintained all necessary instruments and equipment to complete tasks (PC / Mac computers, pipettes, thermal cycler, automated sequencers, liquid handling instruments, etc).
• Assessed and corrected problems with all laboratory operations according to SOP guidelines and ISO 17025 regulation criteria.
• Identified and documented all known sample deviations and non-conformances, processed deviations, and reported them to supervisor
• Provided input to corrective action procedures and reported problems and Corrective Actions to Supervisor.
• Participated in developing Standard Operating Procedures and general Work Instructions.
• Recommend solutions (technical/staffing) to make the lab more effective and competitive.
• Participated in lab and Health & Safety meetings and internal and external audits
• Provided training and guidance to junior staff.
• Acted as a positive change agent in supporting Bureau Veritas’s new initiatives (operational and cultural).

• Coordinated the priority organization and flow of samples and materials.
• Prioritized daily workload based on sample and client requirements.
• Provided Supervisor/Manager with updates on workstation status, including advance notification of any delays.
• Identified and communicated non-conformances to the Supervisor.
• Met quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensured samples were analyzed within holding time requirements.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

• Result-orientated to produce high-quality, defensible analytical data safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhered to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy.
• Supported and complied with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality Systems and Health & Safety programs.
• Performed basic testing procedures.
• Provided general lab support.
• Followed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) when conducting any laboratory work or procedure.
• Employed proper laboratory techniques to minimize the risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up, and cross-contamination between samples and other materials.
• Maintained training records and relevant qualifications.
• Kept the work area clean, neat and organized.

• Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
• Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
• Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
• Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
• Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
• Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.