JESSICA BALLESTER GONZALEZ
St John's,Antigua W.I
Summary
Laboratory professional skilled in managing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Strong focus on team collaboration, analytical problem-solving, and achieving results. Adept at handling complex equipment, data analysis, and quality control processes. Known for flexibility and reliability in adapting to changing project needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician
West Indies Oil Company Ltd.
11.2015 - Current
- Testing of refined petroleum distillates, residual oil products, water and wastewater according to ASTM, IP, ISO and EPA test standards
- Maintain documentation by analyzing and compiling quality control sample results to ensure operating efficiency of process and/ or testing equipment
- Provide training to laboratory analysts and other personnel responsible in quality control and assurance processes
- Maintain inventory management system by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies
- Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, instrument calibrations, evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Research and keep up to date on topics, policies, standards new technology outputs for testing oil products on
Laboratory Technologist
MedPath Clinical Lab
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Collect blood samples, prepare and store specimens for additional testing
- Analyze body fluids, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples
- Operate laboratory equipment, such as microscopes and other automated equipment
- Preparing lab reagents and standard solutions for testing
- Responsible for the upkeep and routine maintenance and repairs of assigned lab equipment
- Comply with all safety, environmental and health regulations and procedures
Administrative Assistant
Dependable Employment
01.2007
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Organize and schedule appointments and meetings
- Develop and maintain a filing system
- Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc
- Maintain computer and manual filing systems
- Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Provide polite and professional communication
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Universidad de Oriente
01.2013
Skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong problem solver
- Detail-oriented
- Customer and client relations
- Computer skills
- Equipment management
- Inventory purchasing
- Quality controls & QA procedure development
- Training and development
- Adaptability and flexibility
LANGUAGES
English
Native language
English – C1
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Advanced
C1
French – A2
Elementary
A2
Certification
- Six Sigma Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
References
- Sharon, Thomas, Chief Operation Officer, sthomas@westindiesoil.com, 268-462-0140
- Derald, Williams, Laboratory Manager, dwilliams@staspetroleumservices.com, 268-784-4319
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Play volleyball
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
West Indies Oil Company Ltd.
11.2015 - Current
Laboratory Technologist
MedPath Clinical Lab
09.2013 - 10.2015
Administrative Assistant
Dependable Employment
01.2007
- Six Sigma Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Universidad de Oriente
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