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Sheetal Sharma

Oamaru,New Zealand

Summary

Insightful Laboratory Technician with 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced laboratory setting. Proficient in a variety of laboratory procedures, including chemical analysis, sample preparation, and quality control. Adept at maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment to ensure optimal functionality. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Technician- Chemistry (Key Technical Person)

Oceania Dairy
08.2022 - Current
  • Working Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025.
  • Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
  • Collected and performed analytical testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation on in-process and final product.
  • Write, review and update SOPs for laboratory testing and equipment operation.
  • Handling NCRs, LIRs, and quality control reports to identify and resolve any issues or errors in the testing process.
  • Conducting internal audits and quality assurance programs.
  • Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.
  • Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
  • Trained junior technicians on laboratory techniques and safety protocols, enhancing overall team proficiency.
  • Assisted in the development of new laboratory methods, leading to increased testing capabilities.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in test protocols or methodologies, maintaining productivity during periods of transition.
  • Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the ongoing optimization of lab operations.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.

Laboratory Technician- Chemistry

OceanaGold- SGS Macraes
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, spectrophotometer, autoclave. dispenser, autopipette, AAS, Leco.
  • Extraction of gold from carbon by performing carbon digestion
  • Determining the gold content of bullion
  • Reading and recording data under AAS and Leco
  • Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
  • Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
  • Chemical handling (nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, potassium sulphate, Cyanide)
  • Performed complex analyses using various instrumentation, delivering reliable data for informed decisionmaking.

Education

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY -

Ara Institute of Canterbury
01.2020

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (Chemical) -

Kurukshetra University
01.2016

Skills

  • working with LIMS
  • working knowledge of ISO 17025 & HACCP
  • Creative problem solving
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Lab equipment maintenance
  • Chemical Handling
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Spectrophotometry
  • Gas chromatography
  • Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
  • Quality control monitoring
  • Proficient in Excel for data collection

References

Available on request

Timeline

Laboratory Technician- Chemistry (Key Technical Person)

Oceania Dairy
08.2022 - Current

Laboratory Technician- Chemistry

OceanaGold- SGS Macraes
06.2021 - 07.2022

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY -

Ara Institute of Canterbury

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (Chemical) -

Kurukshetra University
Sheetal Sharma