Gabriele Wagels
Tarragindi,QLD
Summary
- Insightful Laboratory Technician brings dedication to excellence and calm demeanor.
- Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management.
- Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces.
- Reliability with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician.
- Smart and committed to thorough completion of jobs.
- Always ready to help in any situation
- resourceful and adaptable
- comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting rapidly to changing conditions
- demonstrates strong analytical communication and teamwork skills
- brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
BCE - Clairvaux Mackillop College
02.2020 - Current
- Testing and quality control of teaching practicals, using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Contribute to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the school laboratory setting.
- Conduct routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
- Develop new protocols for student practicals and improvements on existing laboratory processes.
- Provide teaching support to teachers
Business Owner
Gunnedah Maize Mill
10.2000 - 10.2018
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
- Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and delegating responsibilities appropriately throughout the team.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced company profitability by reducing overhead costs and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Developed a high-performing team through effective recruitment, training, and performance management.
Laboratory Research Assistant
UQ - CRC for Tropical Plant Pathology
09.1994 - 09.2000
- Maintained a clean and safe laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines and regulations.
- Contributed to the successful completion of multiple research projects by providing timely and accurate testing results.
- Phylogenetic studies and development of a diagnostic PCR test for the detection of the plant pathogen, Phytophthora.
- Organised practical components for domestic and international workshops
- Teaching workshop participants
- Maintenance, preparation and long term storage of Phytophthora cultures
- Collaboration with many colleagues from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Coauthored multiple peer-reviewed publications by contributing valuable insights from experimental findings to the overall discussion section content.
- fire warden
- first aid officer
Education
Honours - Psychology
University of New England
Armidale, NSW02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of New England
Armidale, NSW10.2021
Honours - Microbiology/Biochemistry
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD11.1993
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology/Biochemistry
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD11.1992
Skills
- Lab result interpretation
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Safety Compliance
- Experimental design
- Laboratory techniques
- Positive Attitude
- Documentation And Reporting
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
BCE - Clairvaux Mackillop College
02.2020 - Current
Business Owner
Gunnedah Maize Mill
10.2000 - 10.2018
Laboratory Research Assistant
UQ - CRC for Tropical Plant Pathology
09.1994 - 09.2000
Honours - Psychology
University of New England
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of New England
Honours - Microbiology/Biochemistry
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology/Biochemistry
Queensland University of Technology
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