Nichole Kurashima
Scarborough
Summary
Hardworking laboratory technician bringing 7+ years of expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines. Organized and dependable, with willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Centennial College – Morningside Campus
10.2022 - Current
- Prepare, store and dispose of chemical reagents and solutions for laboratory experiments
- Set-up glassware, laboratory tools and equipment for every experiment class
- Chemical inventory, supplies and proper waste disposal.
- Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
- Restocked laboratory work stations and sterilized surfaces to maintain readiness for any project requirement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Medical Laboratory Technician 2
IDEXX
07.2021 - Current
- Perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine and pet biopsy samples
- Clean, use and maintain automated analyzers, microscopes and other laboratory diagnostic tools
- Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
- Set-up and ran lab tests with passed Quality Controls
- Read and released results according to SOPs.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
Chem Lab Assistant
Centennial College – Morningside Campus
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Prepared, stored and disposed of appropriate chemical reagent and solutions for laboratory experiments
- Set-up glassware, laboratory tools and equipment for each laboratory class
- Chemical inventory and proper waste disposal
- Assisted students in using laboratory machines such as spectrophotometers, viscometer, polarimeter, etc
- Cleaned and stored glassware.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Medical Technologist
Allied Care Experts – Baypointe Hospital and Medical Center
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Collected/assessed, handled and processed specimens
- Performed routine laboratory tests (Complete Blood Count, Urinalysis, Fecalysis, etc.)
- Operated special tests (Blood Chemistry Tests, Agglutination tests, etc.)
- Demonstrated microbiological procedures (Gram’s staining, AFB staining, Culture and Sensitivity testing, media preparation, autoclaving of reagents and wastes, etc.)
- Performed blood bank procedures (blood typing, crossmatching, blood donation, blood component separation, etc.)
- Executed maintenance of machines, inventory of reagents and chemicals.
Laboratory Intern
Saint Louis University Clinical Laboratories
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Performed all tests (Complete Blood Count, Blood crossmatching, Chemical tests, Water Testing, AFB smearing and staining, Culture and Sensitivity, etc.) with professional supervision
- Assisted in pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes
- Cleaned and washed glass wares and equipment
- Stocked reagents and chemicals
- Fulfilled student quotas and duty hours.
- Recorded test results on standardized forms to enter into database and communicate to appropriate personnel.
- Fulfilled lab assistant or specimen processor duties to support work of technicians, technologists and scientists.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology, Glassware calibration, Environmental testing, Standard Plate Count, Microbial Isolation, Testing and Identification, Bacteria culture, Thin Layer Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, Flame AAS, Waste Water Treatment, Volumetric and Gravimetric Determination, Neutralisation Sequence and Titration, PCR, SDS-PAGE, Restriction Enzyme Digestion, ELISA, DNA Isolation -
Centennial College
Toronto, ONBachelor in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS), Hematological tests and principles, Serologic tests and principles, Gram, AFB and Spore staining, Biochemical tests and principles, Culture and sensitivity, Blood Banking principles and procedures, Analysis of Urine and Body Fluids, Wet Chemistry -
Saint Louis University
Skills
- Personnel Training
- Equipment Sterilization
- Instrument Sterilization
- Compliance Monitoring
- Supply Management
- Organization
- Lab Testing
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Blood and Urine Analysis
- Microscopic Analysis
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Timeline
Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Centennial College – Morningside Campus
10.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician 2
IDEXX
07.2021 - Current
Chem Lab Assistant
Centennial College – Morningside Campus
09.2020 - 04.2021
Medical Technologist
Allied Care Experts – Baypointe Hospital and Medical Center
02.2016 - 10.2018
Laboratory Intern
Saint Louis University Clinical Laboratories
11.2014 - 05.2015
Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology, Glassware calibration, Environmental testing, Standard Plate Count, Microbial Isolation, Testing and Identification, Bacteria culture, Thin Layer Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, Flame AAS, Waste Water Treatment, Volumetric and Gravimetric Determination, Neutralisation Sequence and Titration, PCR, SDS-PAGE, Restriction Enzyme Digestion, ELISA, DNA Isolation -
Centennial College
Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS), Hematological tests and principles, Serologic tests and principles, Gram, AFB and Spore staining, Biochemical tests and principles, Culture and sensitivity, Blood Banking principles and procedures, Analysis of Urine and Body Fluids, Wet Chemistry -
Saint Louis University
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