Valerie Poole
Greensboro
Summary
Diligent Lab Manager bringing strong focus on organization and operational efficiency. Supports scientific staff by keeping equipment maintained and supplies organized. Maintains detailed, current records with diligent attention to daily documentation and accounting needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Manager
Brightview Health
Greensboro
11.2024 - Current
- Managed daily laboratory operations to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Supervised staff training on proper lab procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated inventory management for laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Ensured proper maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment functionality.
- Managed budgets associated with purchasing new equipment or supplies needed for ongoing research projects or experiments.
Associate Chemist
Lab Corp
Burlington
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Participated in training sessions to improve technical skills and best practices.
- Reviewed and interpreted data to support ongoing research projects and initiatives.
- Assisted in the implementation of safety protocols within the laboratory environment.
- Compiled and analyzed test information to determine process and equipment efficiency as it relates to operations.
- Analyzed data from laboratory tests and developed action plans based on the results of those tests.
- Reviewed test results to determine if they met quality standards and reported any discrepancies to management.
Lab Analyst II
Weas Engineering
Westfield
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted chemical analyses to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment for accurate testing results.
- Prepared samples for testing using established protocols and procedures.
- Documented test results and maintained detailed laboratory records.
- Operated laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, autoclaves, incubators and pH meters in accordance with safety guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Martin University
Indianapolis, IN 06.2009 - 05.2014
Skills
- Lab management
- Equipment maintenance
- Budget management
- Safety compliance
Certification
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lab Manager
Brightview Health
11.2024 - Current
Associate Chemist
Lab Corp
08.2023 - 10.2024
Lab Analyst II
Weas Engineering
10.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Martin University
06.2009 - 05.2014